Project Management Training & Certification - PMD Pro 1 - DC

Overview

In the NGO world, most of the work is structured as a project or series of projects, with a prescribed beginning, middle, and end. NGO staff - whether programmatic or operational - are asked to use limited resources to define and set goals, organize, plan, and manage the project work, and deliver on time and on budget. The skills necessary to accomplish these goals are often complicated by the unique business culture of the non-profit, including funding cycles, organizational policies, frameworks and metrics, time zone differences, and variable staff skills. Our managers come to the table as technical or content experts, but may not have the necessary project management skills to achieve all of the project goals and objectives.

Project Management-PMD Pro 1 is a three day introduction to project management course for NGOs with a fourth day devoted to test preparation and certification testing. The course covers the basic concepts, terminology, tools, and techniques of project management used by NGOs. You will learn how to plan, implement, evaluate and accomplish your work effectively and efficiently. Participants will build a solid foundation of project management knowledge in a hands-on workshop that covers the entire project life cycle. You will discover project management best practices so you can ensure that they are being followed at your organization.

Those taking the Project Management Training-PMD Pro 1 will learn how to
·    Identify the key elements of project management across the full lifecycle of the project
·    Define basic terminology of project management
·    Practice the sequence of steps necessary for successful project management
·    Develop a project charter
·    Define project scope and stakeholder expectations
·    Define roles and responsibilities for project stakeholders
·    Discuss components of a project management plan
·    Build an effective work breakdown structure
·    Create a communications Plan
·    Gain practical experience using project management tools, templates, and methodologies
·    Implement project change and issues management processes
·    Implement risk management techniques and deploy mitigation strategies
·    Create an on-the job action plan

This is a high-impact, project management training that helps NGO professionals effectively, initiate, plan, execute and close projects

The workshop is designed to enable project managers and other NGO professionals to successfully execute strategy, apply concepts, and gain practical knowledge for managing a portfolio of critical programs and projects. The course is led by experienced Project Management practitioners who will help you apply the processes, organizational structures, and tools to ensure project work yields desired business results when you return to your office. You’ll return to work with the knowledge you need to get your projects started right and completed successfully.

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