What you'll learn
- Understand Sector Context & Terminology
- Balance the Triple Constraint
- Apply the Project DPro Phase Model
- Embed Core Project Management Principles
- Balance Art and Science
Who Should Take This Course?
- New Project Managers & Team Members:
Early-career professionals looking to establish foundational project management skills within the development or humanitarian sectors. - Technical Specialists:
Public health workers, engineers, educators, WASH officers, and researchers transitioning into project leadership roles. - Local NGO & CBO Staff:
Community-based organization professionals looking to implement standardized project management best practices. - Development Sector Job Seekers & Students:
Anyone seeking an entry point into international development, relief work, or non-profit management.
Course outline
Module 1: Introduction to PMD Pro & Sector Context
Why project management matters in international development.
Key definitions: Projects, Programmes, and Portfolios.
Managing stakeholder accountability and the “Do No Harm” principle.
Module 2: Project Management Fundamentals
Balancing the Triple Constraint (Scope, Time, Budget).
The Project DPro Competency Model (Technical, Leadership, Self-Management, Sector-Specific).
The 5 Core PMD Pro Principles.
Module 3: Project Identification & Definition
Needs analysis and community data collection methods.
Stakeholder mapping and power analysis.
Developing the Project Logical Framework (Logframe).
Decision gates and project proposals.
Module 4: Project Set Up & Governance
Establishing project governance structures and authority tolerances.
Comprehensive risk assessment and mitigation strategy.
Developing the Project Charter and project launch.
Module 5: Project Planning & Implementation
Detailed scheduling and activity definition.
MEAL framework integration.
Team management, issue tracking, and change control.
Module 6: Project Closure & Continuous Learning
Handover and sustainability planning.
Financial, contractual, and administrative closure.
After-action reviews and capturing lessons learned.
