Project Design Certification Programme (blended)

Who attends this course?

Technical specialists; national project coordinators; project managers and assistants; staff of international organizations; national development planning officials; non-governmental organization officials involved in the development of project proposals and in resource mobilization activities.

What topics does this course cover?

Well-written project documents ensure success and mitigate risks, before implementation.

• Project cycle management
• Project design and budgeting processes
• Project document
• Project appraisal

What will I learn?

All exercises and case studies are based on real calls for proposals to international and public sector organizations.

• Project cycle management principles, approaches, processes, practices, and its application to project design
• A detailed and structured methodology of project design, based on emerging practices
• Practical tools and techniques to identify, design, and plan projects
• Information about funding sources and financial instruments in the context of development cooperation

What will I be able to do?

Participants develop a project proposal, which can be adapted to fit real professional contexts in the future.

• Identify project opportunities for an organization
• Use a set of tools and techniques to identify, design, plan, and budget projects
• Develop a project document and mobilize resources
• Identify potential partnerships

Why should I join?

This course includes a distance learning phase, which frees up classroom time for more practical exercises.

• Project design skills are essential to workers in the development cooperation field.
• Employers that sponsor participants receive project documents ready for use, and participants become certified professionals.
• The programme was developed by project management experts and practitioners.
• Participatory activities include self-guided modules, an online forum, and practical assignments.