Coached Training: Practical Humanitarian and Development Project Management
Coached Training | Self-Study + 5 Live Zoom Sessions | 7 May - 4 June 2026 | $500
Coached Training: Practical Humanitarian and Development Project Management
Project management frameworks are only useful if they work in messy, resource-constrained, constantly shifting field realities. This course applies them to the work in front of you right now — not idealised scenarios.
This practical training provides the project management foundation humanitarian and development professionals need. You'll develop practical tools and frameworks, building confidence whether you're new to management or strengthening existing skills.
In live sessions, you'll work directly with Neil Kendrick (25+ years experience) on your actual projects — ask questions, troubleshoot real challenges, and build frameworks you'll use immediately. Walk away with the confidence to manage projects effectively in complex environments.
Who This Is For
Program managers, coordinators, and project officers in NGOs, UN agencies, and local organizations who want to strengthen their project management skills — whether you're new to management or building on existing experience.
What You'll Learn
Foundations and Context
Master the project cycle and understand how project management adapts to humanitarian and development contexts. Learn to navigate complex environments, coordinate in challenging settings, and apply management principles that work in resource-constrained situations.
Essential Tools and Frameworks
Build proficiency with core project management tools including logical frameworks, timeline development, resource planning, and risk management. Create practical frameworks you can immediately apply to structure and organize your projects effectively.
Monitoring, Evaluation and Budgeting
Develop skills in tracking project progress, conducting evaluations, and managing budgets effectively. Learn data collection methods, create monitoring reports, and master budget planning and resource allocation for humanitarian contexts.
Stakeholder Engagement and Adaptive Management
Master stakeholder mapping, communication strategies, and community engagement techniques. Build adaptive management skills to navigate changes, solve problems creatively, and maintain project momentum when contexts shift unexpectedly.
Integration and Application
Connect all elements into a cohesive project management approach tailored to your context. In the final session, we integrate your learning and create an action plan. You then submit your assignment for personalized feedback.
How It Works
This is a coached course combining self-study with small group live sessions. Group size is limited to 6 participants for maximum interaction and personalization.
Each week you work through structured video lessons, reflection tasks, and exercises applying concepts to your own project context (3–5 hours), then join a live Zoom session where we work through real challenges from your own context. Sessions are recorded, so if you can't attend live you can catch up before the next one.
Schedule: 7 May – 4 June 2026
| Session | Date | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-course | Before 7 May | Orientation materials |
| Session 1 | Thu 7 May | Introduction + Foundations |
| Session 2 | Thu 14 May | Tools and Frameworks |
| Session 3 | Thu 21 May | Monitoring, Evaluation and Budgeting |
| Session 4 | Thu 28 May | Stakeholder Engagement and Adaptive Management |
| Session 5 | Thu 4 Jun | Integration + wrap-up |
| Post-course | Mid-June | Assignment for personalized feedback |
Live sessions: 90 minutes | 10:00 UTC
What's Included
- 5 live small-group Zoom sessions with expert coaching (recordings available)
- Full self-study course — lifetime access
- Practical assignment with personalized video feedback
- Certificate of Completion and Letter of Achievement (ideal for CVs and job applications)
Investment: $500 | Max 6 participants
What Participants Say
"As an executive director with 20 years in humanitarian work, I had extensive field experience but needed updated project management tools. This coaching provided the systematic frameworks I was missing. Now I can better support my teams and manage our programs more strategically."
Micheline S., Executive Director
"I moved from UN headquarters to field implementation without proper project management training. No one had shown me 'how it's done from A to Z.' This coaching filled those critical gaps, especially in budget management. Now I can take more initiative and contribute strategically to my team rather than just navigating day by day."
Camille, Programme Officer, Norwegian Refugee Council
"I came with hands-on experience from sustainability projects in India and Brazil but lacked formal project management skills — especially in budgeting and reporting. This coaching gave me the concrete skills and confidence I needed to transition to strategic planning roles. Finally, I have the complete toolkit employers are looking for."
Iris, Development Professional
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