Description

Book your place on the Project Management Fundamentals workshop, our practical, hands-on, one-day classroom course for NGO staff who have run a few projects but have no formal training in project management. You will learn the tools, techniques and best practices for running successful projects, illustrated with real-life examples from NGO projects.

What you will learn

• How to define your project and its objectives
• How to create a project plan covering scope, governance, communication and completion criteria
• How to plan proactively for risks
• How to avoid common project pitfalls
• How to make the best use of your team’s time
• How to maximise your resources

Who it is for

NGO staff doing project work, managers and directors who want to build project management capacity in their teams, and job seekers preparing for roles in the sector. No formal prerequisites are required.

Format

A one-day classroom workshop in Brussels. Short explanations are followed by individual and small-group exercises based on realistic NGO scenarios. We encourage you to bring a current or upcoming project so you can apply the tools directly.

What’s included

• A full day of practical training
• A binder with the training materials and templates to keep
• Morning and afternoon coffee and tea breaks
• A networking lunch with participants from other organisations

Booking the Project Management Fundamentals workshop

Dates are confirmed by email after booking; prices exclude VAT. For full course details, including an indicative agenda, see the Project Management Fundamentals course page. If you already have a solid foundation, consider the Advanced Project Management Tools & Techniques workshop instead. To train several colleagues together, ask about in-house training. Questions? Call +32 2 403 49 83 or email [email protected].