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This course is a comprehensive introduction to development project management. Designed for people who want to build or increase their skills in project management and who work or are looking to work with international development organizations, donor and public institutions, NGOs, non-profit and community-based organizations, Government and donor agencies, and anyone interested in a career in development project management.
This course will teach you the most important concepts in project management, such as the project life-cycle, process management, roles and responsibilities of a project manager, organizational structures, program and portfolio management, and the use of various management techniques. This course promotes and facilitates a collaborative learning approach in an online environment. Students participate in discussions as part of the assignments and receive feedback from the course instructor. Students "learn by doing" through the class exercises, while lecture points are reinforced with class discussions and videos.
The course is asynchronous; the instructor provides materials, lectures, tests, and assignments that can be accessed at any time. Students are given a timeframe to complete the assigned activities, participate in discussion forums, and submit their exercises to receive a grade. The course is based on the fourth edition of the textbook Fundamentals of Project Management.
About this Course
The course lasts three weeks. Each week, students will work on the activities and exercises required to meet the learning objectives. Participants need about one hour per day to complete the assigned activities. You will learn the fundamental concepts of modern project management as applied in the development and humanitarian sectors. You will also learn the essential project management methods and techniques to deliver projects on time and within budget while meeting the expectations of key stakeholders. This course is specially designed to give you a complete understanding of project management and how it is used in development projects
Audience
The audience for this course includes people who are new to development or who want to explore career opportunities in development project management. This course is a perfect start for those interested in learning modern project management concepts and becoming project managers. Course participants include team members, program managers, project supervisors, and project managers looking to upgrade their skills and knowledge of modern project management. Participants in our courses come from various parts of the world and bring a wealth of experience and knowledge that they share in the course forums.
Objectives
Upon successful completion of the Fundamentals of Project Management online course, participants will: Understand the key terms and definitions of project management. Describe the project cycle and the management processes, identify project structures, understand the roles and responsibilities, and have a clear understanding of project, program, and portfolio management. This course is part of the certification program. Students who complete the certification program will receive the Certification in Development Project Management (CDPM)
Requirements
There are no requirements to take this course, but students will benefit if they know the types of work that occur in development organizations and projects, or have some experience working on a project. Students should have a good internet connection, Adobe Reader, and MS Office on their computers to complete course assignments. Good connectivity is required to watch some of the online videos. You can download most course materials to read offline.
Fees
The course fee is $175 and is due before the course starts. You can receive a 20% discount if payment is made one week before the course starts. On the registration page, you can choose your preferred payment method. We accept all major credit cards in a secure online payment system. We also accept payments via Western Union or PayPal. If you have any questions or need more instructions on how to send your payment, please contact us at info@pm4dev. Reference: eCourse FPM. We offer additional discounts for groups from development organizations.
Registration
Registration for this course is now open. To apply, please click here and complete the application form. We will close registration one day before the course starts. On the registration form, you will find the different payment options. If you have any questions, contact us at info@pm4dev. Ref. eCourse FPM.
Course Content:
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Lesson 1 - Development Project Management
Definitions of project management
Project management constraints
Development challenges
A systemic approach
The project management ecosystem
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Lesson 4 - Roles, Responsibilities, and Skills
Role and responsibilities of the project manager
Managerial skills of project managers
Interpersonal skills for project managers
Influence and power of the project manager
Project management competencies
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Lesson 2 - Project Management Processes
Scope and project logframe
Schedule management
Budget management
Quality management
Team and stakeholder management
Information management
Risk and contract management
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Lesson 5 - Project Management Structures
The project structure
Factors in designing a project structure
Types of project organizational structures
Project structure
Program structure
Matrix structure
Project governance
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Lesson 3 - The Project Management Cycle
Initiation and planning phase
Implementation and monitoring phase
Adapting and closing phase
Project management cycle
Adaptive project management
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Lesson 6 - Organizational Project Management
Integrated project management
Program management
Portfolio management
Project maturity model
Project management office
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- Registration. See the Academic Calendar to select a date.
- Fees. The course fee is USD$175 and is due before the course starts.
- 20% discount: If payment is made one week before the start of the course, use the promo code 20FPM
- Group discounts: Groups or organizations registering 3 or more students receive a 30% discount. Use the promo code 30FPM.
- Access. Access to the online course begins one week before the course starts.
- Course limit: Each class is limited to 20 students.
- Course duration. The course is three weeks long and requires 30-40 hours to complete.
- Materials. Course materials are available for download from the online course module page to allow for printing and review.
- Evaluation. It is required that participants complete the course evaluation after they take the final exam.
- Course credit. This course provides 35 PDUs (Professional Development Units)* or 35 contact hours.
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Course Certificate
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All students who successfully complete the course will receive a printed certificate of completion. The certificate demonstrates that you have learned the fundamental principles of Project Management; it is a valuable credential for your professional growth. After receiving your certificate, you will join a growing number of people building their competencies to increase their skills and knowledge and improve the quality of the projects they manage. We deliver the certificate worldwide via First Class airmail."The e-learning experience was truly amazing! The tutor (Rodolfo Siles) is always available for teaching and supporting us." Marcos Vinícius Neto da Silva - MSF, Brazil
"I enjoyed very much this course in Fundamental of Project Management. This course was very helpful and gave me a lot of new skills and knowledge I will be able to use in a future job. The tutor is very present and is here for any question you need to deeper understanding. The discussion with other fellow classmates who are coming from different countries and cultures is very interesting and very rewarding. I will definitely recommend this course to anyone interesting in project management." Nathalie Goulay - France
"I was in the middle of the course when some of the development organisations invited me for the written tests and an interview for the jobs I previously applied. I felt so confident because the questions were exactly about those things that I had just learned during the course. I would definitely recommend this course to anyone who is looking for a job in development organisations or for those who are already working there but want to improve their performance." Jasminka Peruničić Allen - Serbia.
"Fundamental of Project Management has empowered me to implement all sorts of development projects using the appropriate tools and concepts. I have been implementing projects but with the ideas gained from this course, I will now definitely implement a project in a different and coherent manner. Thanks to the organisation for providing such customized training opportunities. Thanks also to Rodolfo for his passion and dedication in facilitating the course." John Sinah - Government of Sierra Leone.
In 2013, PM4DEV became a Registered Education Provider (R.E.P.), approved by the Project Management Institute (PMI)®to issue professional development units (PDU's) for its project management training courses. Our instructors are experienced trainers and project managers who are PMP® certified. Our comprehensive courses in project management theory, fundamentals, principles, and practices are designed around industry best practices and based on the Project Management Institute’s (PMI®) Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®Guide). We are confident in our ability to provide comprehensive, practical courses that will enable you to further your project management education.