Course Description

The Project Management for Development Practitioners (PMDP),  training programme is designed to keep development practitioners up-
to-date with the relevant tools and techniques, which promote effective management of development projects and programmes. The PMDP
falls within DPM International’s Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programme for busy professionals. Project managers and
project teams possess a broad skill base that allows them to do the multi-tasking necessary for planning and completing large-scale
projects.  This course of study consolidates the essential tools and techniques required for management of economic and social
development projects.

This certificate course has 5 modules. Each of these courses is essential to understanding the concept and processes of project
management within the context of international development.  Good project management can determine the success or failure of a
business venture or development project/programme.  Today, most companies and governments are beginning to appreciate the value of
project management and the fact that success lies in senior managers' abilities to effectively manage overlapping and complex projects.

This training programme will help learners to hone skills that are essential for efficient project management. The courses entail quality
content, interaction, graphics and quizzes, making learning interesting and effective. With the aim of retaining the attention of the learner and
encourage participatory learning, the instructional design of the training includes skills assessment, questions, simulations, exercises and
audio.

Duration
The training programme will be for a period of 45 contact hours over 5 months.

August 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009


Aim of Programme
This training programme will introduce participants to the principles and techniques of project cycle management, project communication
management, project human resource management, participatory project planning, social analysis tools and techniques for project
planning and monitoring & evaluation, using case study and simulations within the context of international development.

In addition, individuals will be introduced the standards of project cycle processes theories and practices outlined in the Project
Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) -Third Edition, published by the Project Management Institute (PMI®), Inc. Specifically,
learners will be introduced to project planning processes such as Quality, Human Resources, Communications, Risk, and Procurement.
The PMBOK® Guide is a leading project management standard.

Learning Objectives
After participating in the learning experience each participant should be able to:
  1. Identify and explain the 5 processes/phases of the project management cycle (initiation, planning, execution, controlling, close-out),
    as outlined in the PMBOK® and the processes used by the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), the Inter American Development
    (IDB) and the World Bank (WB).
  2. Identify the inputs and outputs involved in project Scope, Budget, HR, Communication, Risk and Procurement and match them to the
    project cycle, using specific examples.
  3. Identify the inputs of  Project Human Resource Management process with the descriptions of how each element is used, as aligned
    to the PMBOK®
  4. Identify the inputs of  Project Communications Management  process with the descriptions of how each element is used, as aligned
    to the PMBOK®
  5. Match quality human resource, and communications planning processes with descriptions.
  6. Utilise results oriented planning techniques to plan projects, namely, the logical framework analysis.
  7. Utilise social analysis and social mapping techniques to plan and design a project.
  8. Plan and facilitate participatory workshops and focus group discussions, using techniques such as ‘Space Time Eventfulness
    Product Style ‘STEPS’ and the Victory circle (© AIRD).
  9. Identify approaches to monitoring and evaluation, such as result-based, participatory and learning process approaches.
  10. Demonstrate an understanding of various data collection method and setting baseline data.

Mode of Assessment
All assessments will be completed online. The exams are time bound and for some courses the grades will be generated automatically.
Each course will have 2 methods of assessment.
  1. Simulation Exercise OR an Essay - some modules will have a simulation exercise and others will have an essay. The aim of a
    simulation is to place the learner in a real life situation where she/he will need to use the skills and techniques acquired to solve
    problems. The simulation or essay values 35% of the total grade.
  2. Written Exam - the exam will contain multiple choice questions. The exam values 65% of the total grade.

Award
Persons who complete all five (5) modules with a grade of at least 65% will receive a certificate of completion in Project Management for
Development Practitioners.

Target Audience
This training programme is designed for persons working at all levels and areas of international development and the public sector, who
would like to hone and develop their project management and team functionality skills.

Entry Requirements
  1. Experience in any area of development or public sector management through work or study. Other qualifications and experience will
    be considered
  2. Be familiar with using the Internet.

Course Facilitators: Course facilitators include trained project management professionals (PMPs), development practitioners, DPM
facilitators and university lecturers. All facilitators have at least a Masters degree and over 10 years experience in the subject matter they are
teaching.

Recommended Text:
A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK).
The online version of this text is available from the PMI online bookstore at www.pmi.org. This Book is also available from the PMI bookstore
in hard copy (in multi-languages) and on CD ROMs.

Library
A digital library is available with links to a host of free management related reading material.

Course Content:

Fundamentals of Project Management - (PMD01)    
(Processes as outlined in the PMBOK and Processes used by the, IDB and the WB):
  • Project Lifecycles and Stakeholders
  • Introduction to Project Process Groups and Initiating a Project
  • Project Planning
  • Scope, Budget, HR, Communication, Risk and Procurement
  • Executing, Monitoring & Controlling and Closing  a Project

The Logical Framework Analysis (PMD02)
  • The Logical Framework Matrix:
  • Stakeholder Analysis
  • Problem Analysis
  • Objective Analysis

Social Analysis Tools for Project Management (PMDP03)
  • Social Analysis
  • Social Mapping
  • Community Mapping
  • Simulation Exercise

Participatory Project Planning (PMDP04)
  • Basic Group Facilitation
  • Workshop, Focused Discussion and Action  Planning
  • Participatory Strategic Planning
  • Community Based Project Planning

Concepts of Monitoring and Evaluation (PMDP05)
  • Approaches to Monitoring and Evaluation
  • Data Collection Methods
  • Establishing Benchmark

Cost:
USD 582.00 (Pricing for Jamaican and CARICOM residents)   
USD 850.00 (Pricing for international residents)

Delivery Method: Fully online

Online Instructional Design Approach
  • collaborative learning approach (dominant approach)
  • independent discovery learning approach
  • problem based learning approach
  • asynchronous & synchronous
  • projects relevant to the workplace and real life
  • discussion forums and online group activities
  • use of conversational tone in design.
  • role of the trainers as facilitator.


Registration Deadlines
April 31, 2009              

Registration Process
Please complete the form below to download an application form  and submit it along with your CV.













































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