The practice of project management is becoming critical to the success of many development, government, and nonprofit organizations (NGOs). With reduced budgets and increased demands from donors and other stakeholders, organizations need to incorporate the tools and practices of modern project management in order to achieve the expected results. Embracing and integrating formalized project management within an organization involves more than merely completing a training program. To be successful, organizations need to support project management from the top down and create a flexible framework consisting of practices, competencies, and techniques scaled to their specific project demands. PM4DEV offers a series of professional services designed for development organizations that are ready to improve the way projects are managed. Our services include:
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PM4DEV is in a unique position to provide the level of expertise and knowledge to help your organization implement a successful project management practice that will increase the rate of project success. Our successful approach to project management comes from years of managing a wide variety of global program and project initiatives. Our team of consultants will help your organization identify the solution best suited to meet the specific challenges you are facing.
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Earn a Development Project Management Certification in 2018
Many salary and career surveys have shown that people who hold a certification are more marketable and more highly compensated than their non-certified colleagues. If you are considering a professional designation, PM4DEV offers various online courses that can give you access to earn a certification.
The certification CDPM® (Certified Development Project Management) is a unique program in project management that allows development managers become more accomplished, qualified, and efficient in their fields. The program addresses the people skills and real-world practices required of successful project managers.
Certification is a valuable credential for professionals working in development projects, particularly those who are seeking a raise, an increase in responsibility, or new job opportunities.
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Results-Based Project Management
Results Based Management is a shift from a focus on the inputs and activities to a focus on the outputs, outcomes, and impact. Results are the a changes that can be described and measured and it’s the consequence of a cause-effect relationship. They imply that changes in behaviors, by individuals, groups of people, organizations, government bodies or society, has taken place.
This course provides a complete overview of the results-based project management (RBPM) approach with practical applications of tools and methods needed for planning, managing, monitoring and evaluating development projects.
Participants will develop a complete understanding of the most common principles, processes, and tools that are necessary in the planning, implementation monitoring and reporting based on best practices in the RBM field. With a special focus on the application of the results chain, the logical framework and the performance measurement framework. Read More...
online courses
2018 Online Course Calendar First Quarter - Visit our full schedule here.
| Code | Course Name | Starts | Ends | Registration | Info |
| APM | Adaptive Project Management | 19-Nov-18 | 07-Dec-18 | Open |
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| EPM | Effective Project Management | 19-Nov-18 | 07-Dec-18 | Open |
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| RBPM | Results-Based Project Management | 19-Nov-18 | 07-Dec-18 | Open |
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| FPM | Fundamentals of Project Management | 04-Feb-19 | 22-Feb-19 | Open |
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| LPM | Leadership in Project Management | 04-Feb-19 | 22-Feb-19 | Open |
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| OPM | Organizational Project Management (new!) | 04-Feb-19 | 22-Feb-19 | Soon | |
| PDME | Project Design, Monitoring and Evaluation | 04-Feb-19 | 22-Feb-19 | Open |
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certification
Earn a professional certification.
To succeed in today’s world, professionals must constantly upgrade their skills to meet the demands of an ever-changing work environment. Budgets get smaller, deadlines get tighter, and projects get more complex. Savvy professionals know certifications are a necessity. Adding certifications increases their opportunities for success.
Donors and organizations are demanding certified project managers because they understand the importance of a strong project management discipline in delivering successful projects. Those key stakeholders associate certification with discipline. A project management certification can make a big difference in your career whether you have years of experience or you are just starting in the role of project manager.
Earning a certificate in project management can give you benefits that range from higher potential earnings to an increased sense of confidence that comes with knowing you belong to a distinguished and respected group of project management professionals. Read more...
online learning
Learn anytime, anywhere.
Our Online Learning Environment provides a flexible training alternative that enables users to develop new skills, when and where they are required, at a pace adjustable to individual learning styles. Our learning site has an interface that is natural and easy to navigate. Most of the options are self-explanatory. After a simple registration process, you will have access to our courses, and you can keep track of your progress. The site will give you a personalized view of your learning and the ability to interact with other participants.
The PM4DEV e-learning environment provides a range of flexible training options that will help you develop and enhance your skills in critical project management areas to fulfill ongoing professional development requirements, meet training requirements from employer/contracting organizations or schools, and build a solid foundation to undertake internationally recognized formal qualifications.
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Registered Education Provider
PM4DEV is a PMI Global Registered Education Provider (R.E.P.) This means that our courses meet the strict criteria from the largest project management organization of the world. This increases the value you obtain from learning at PM4DEV. Your investment in learning is secure, and you can be certain that our courses are the quality you expect.
PM4DEV joins more than 1,500 R.E.P.s in more than 80 countries. These organizations include commercial training providers, academic institutions, and training departments within corporations and government agencies. PM4DEV is now a Registered Education Provider (REP®) by the Project Management Institute (PMI®) Our R.E.P. number is 3969. PM4DEV has agreed to abide by PMI established quality assurance criteria with verified learning outcomes and continuous improvement of our training courses based on student feedback while maintaining the highest standards of professional and ethical business practices.
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free ebook
Get a free eBook from PM4DEV: Complete the form and you will receive the eBook: PM4DEV - Introduction to Project Information Management Systems.
A Project Information Management System (PIMS) is the systematic process of creating, identifying, collecting, organizing, sharing, adapting, and using project information. Information management is a process for identifying all the information the project stakeholders need to make informed decisions. This ebook introduces the concept that project information is a strategic resource that must be managed with the same rigor as financial and physical resources.
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Click here to know what makes PM4DEV's distance learning unique!
This course is a comprehensive introduction to development project management. It is designed for people who work with or are hoping to work with international development organizations, donor and public institutions, NGOs, non-profit and community based organizations, government, and donor agencies. This is also an excellent course for anyone interested in a career in development project management. 
In this comprehensive course, you will learn how to initiate, plan, implement, adapt, and close a project that meets the needs of the beneficiaries and the expectations of key stakeholders. The online course will introduce the elements of the project management lifecycle. You will learn the methods for the efficient management of a project using a phased approach and the concepts and practices necessary for project management success. 