Project Management for Development Projects (PM4NGOs-aligned)
Project management adapted to development and donor-funded projects: logical frameworks, stakeholder participation, risk and reporting.
At a glance
- 3 days
Who it's for
- NGO and donor-funded project staff
- Programme officers
- Government project units
Learning objectives
- Follow the development project cycle
- Build a logical framework
- Engage stakeholders and communities
- Meet donor reporting requirements
Detailed content
- Identification and design
- Implementation
- Evaluation
- Problem and objective trees
- Indicators
- Assumptions
- Participation
- Gender and inclusion
- Accountability
- Narrative reports
- Financial reports
- Monitoring and evaluation
Day-by-day agenda
A typical schedule. In-company versions are tailored to your processes, data and timing.
- Development project cycle
- Logical frameworks
- Stakeholder participation
- Donor reporting
- Case study, action plans and course assessment
Practice, tools and assessment
Hands-on practice
- Build a WBS, network diagram and critical path for a case project
- Earned-value calculation and forecast (CPI, SPI, EAC)
- Risk register and stakeholder map workshop
- Build a logframe and indicator set for a real programme
Tools and templates you keep
- Project charter, WBS and RACI templates
- Earned-value and schedule tracker (Excel)
- Risk and issue log
- Logframe and M&E plan templates
How learning is assessed
- Pre- and post-course knowledge check
- Assessment of practical exercises by the trainer
- Action plan reviewed at the end of the course
Built on these standards and bodies of knowledge
- PMI PMBOK Guide (7th ed.) and PMP Examination Content Outline
- PMI Agile Practice Guide; Scrum Guide 2020
- ISO 21502:2020
Certificate
Participants who complete the program and its assessment receive a certificate from The Excellence Center, which can be verified online.
New in our 2026 portfolio — tell us your dates and we will confirm the trainer and schedule.
How it is delivered
- Public courses in Cairo, in-company programs and live online training
- Practical exercises, case studies and examples from your sector
- Can also run as Train & Stay in Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada or Cairo
Frequently asked questions
How long is Project Management for Development Projects (PM4NGOs-aligned)?
The program runs 3 days. In-company versions can be adapted to your needs.
Is the course taught in Arabic or English?
Sessions are usually delivered in Arabic with English technical terms and materials. Full English delivery is available for in-company groups.
Can you run it inside our company?
Yes. In-company programs use exercises built on your own processes. Tell us the group size and preferred timing and we will send a proposal.
Will I receive a certificate?
Participants who complete the program and its assessment receive a certificate from The Excellence Center, which can be verified online.
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