The practice of project management is becoming critical to the success of many development, government, and nonprofit organizations (NGOs). With reduced budgets and increased demands from donors and other stakeholders, organizations need to incorporate the tools and practices of modern project management in order to achieve the expected results. Embracing and integrating formalized project management within an organization involves more than merely completing a training program. To be successful, organizations need to support project management from the top down and create a flexible framework consisting of practices, competencies, and techniques scaled to their specific project demands. PM4DEV offers a series of professional services designed for development organizations that are ready to improve the way projects are managed. Our services include:
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PM4DEV provides project management online and onsite training courses for clients around the world. We have the expertise and knowledge to help your organization implement a successful project management practice that will increase the rate of project success. Our successful approach to project management comes from years of managing a wide variety of global program and project initiatives. Our team of consultants will help your organization identify the solution best suited to meet the specific challenges you are facing.
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PM4DEV offers the most comprehensive curriculum of online courses designed for project managers working in development organizations or NGOs. Our learning approach provides a complete learning experience to increase your skills to do the multitasking necessary for planning, initiating, monitoring, and completing development projects successfully.
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Mastering Project Management
This course uses a project-based learning methodology, where participants acquire a deeper knowledge through active exploration of real-world challenges and problems presented in the case study. Participants. Learn about the use of project management processes and techniques by analyzing and responding to a question, challenge, or problem.
Participants will learn how to apply core project management concepts in a case study project. They will learn how to make decisions regarding the management of scope, schedule, and budget and consider different alternative methods for managing a project. This course is three weeks long, each week students will work on the activities and exercises required to meet the learning objectives. Participants require an average of one hour per day to complete the assigned activities. Read More...
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2025 Online Academic Calendar - Visit our full schedule here.
| Code | Course Name | Starts | Ends | Registration | Info |
| FPM | Fundamentals of Project Management | 04-Aug-25 | 22-Aug-25 | Open | .gif) |
| APM | Adaptive Project Management | 04-Aug-25 | 22-Aug-25 | Open | |
| PDME | Project Design, Monitoring, and Evaluation | 04-Aug-25 | 22-Aug-25 | Open | |
| EPM | Effective Project Management | 08-Sep-25 | 26-Sep-25 | Open | |
| OPM | Organizational Project Management | 08-Sep-25 | 26-Sep-25 | Open | |
| PMIS | Project Management Information Systems | 08-Sep-25 | 26-Sep-25 | Open | |
| RBPM | Results Based Project Management | 08-Sep-25 | 26-Sep-25 | Open | |
certification
Earn a professional certification.
To succeed in today’s world, professionals must constantly upgrade their skills to meet the demands of an ever-changing work environment. Budgets get smaller, deadlines get tighter, and projects get more complex. Savvy professionals know certifications are a necessity. Adding certifications increases their opportunities for success.
Donors and organizations are demanding certified project managers because they understand the importance of a strong project management discipline in delivering successful projects. Those key stakeholders associate certification with discipline. A project management certification can make a big difference in your career, whether you have years of experience or you are just starting in the role of a project manager.
Earning a certificate in project management can give you benefits that range from higher potential earnings to an increased sense of confidence that comes with knowing you belong to a distinguished and respected group of project management professionals. Read more...
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Learn anytime, anywhere.
Our Online Learning Environment provides a flexible training alternative that enables users to develop new skills, when and where they are required, at a pace adjustable to individual learning styles. Our learning site has an interface that is natural and easy to navigate. Most of the options are self-explanatory. After a simple registration process, you will have access to our courses, and you can keep track of your progress. The site will give you a personalized view of your learning and the ability to interact with other participants.
The PM4DEV e-learning environment provides a range of flexible training options that will help you develop and enhance your skills in critical project management areas to fulfill ongoing professional development requirements, meet training requirements from employer/contracting organizations or schools, and build a solid foundation to undertake internationally recognized formal qualifications.
Please click here for more information about our online courses, certifications, and opportunities to increase your skills in project management.
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Get a free e-book from PM4DEV
Complete the form, and you will receive the e-book: PM4DEV - Project Management Glossary of Terms
This e-book is a complete glossary of terms and definitions used in project management. This is an excellent reference source and a companion when you are learning the concepts and methods of project management. With more than 250 definitions that cover all areas of project management.
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This course is a comprehensive introduction to development project management. It is designed for people who work with or are hoping to work with international development organizations, donor and public institutions, NGOs, non-profit and community based organizations, government, and donor agencies. This is also an excellent course for anyone interested in starting a career in development project management and for those that want to improve their skills. 
In this comprehensive course, you will learn how to initiate, plan, implement, adapt, and close a project that meets the needs of the beneficiaries and the expectations of key stakeholders. The online course will introduce the elements of the project management lifecycle. You will learn the methods for the efficient management of a project using a phased approach and the concepts and practices necessary for project management success. 
