eCourse: Leadership in Project Management (April 12, 2027)

Funded in 2005, PM4DEV's vision is that relief and development organizations adopt and value project management, as a key competence of their work. And they attribute the use of project management methodologies as a key success factor to reduce poverty and increase the social well-being of the communities they serve worldwide.Our Project Management training program helps development professionals build the skills and knowledge required to complete their projects successfully by standardizing processes, reducing risks, and avoiding duplication of efforts.Our expertise draws from years of experience working with development organizations around the world: from the grassroots community-based organizations to Multilateral Organizations and Foundations.The professional consultants, trainers, and coaches have extensive international experience in project management, they will provide you with the best tools and methodologies to increase your project management skills and help you develop the best solutions to meet your challenges.

Project Management for Development

People at any level of an organization can become effective leaders with the right skills and techniques.

<h2>Leadership skills are perhaps the greatest determinant of project success.</h2> Project managers must demonstrate leadership effectiveness throughout each phase of the project life cycle. Join us for our upcoming online course and start building the leadership skills you need to successfully manage a development project that meets the needs of donors and beneficiaries. You will learn about situational leadership and how anyone can lead during times of confusion, difficulty, and challenge on your team and project stakeholders toward a shared the project. The course will teach you how to lead the team and project stakeholders to reach a common vision. The skills you will learn include communication, negotiation, conflict resolution, coaching, and presentation skills, among others.This course explains the challenges and issues of effective project leadership and how to best address them. It evaluates various leadership theories and helps project leaders assess their own personal styles; describes motivational approaches and barriers to team performance; and outlines the stages of team development. In this course, you will learn how to resolve conflicts effectively, manage agreements, and enhance communication effectiveness. You will develop the skills to maximize performance from every team member, know how to apply the most appropriate leadership methods to achieve project success, and identify which forms of leadership and communication are best suited to the various stakeholders. You will learn techniques for resolving conflict and managing team issues, and gain a solid understanding of the stages of team development and how to maximize project team effectiveness. <h3>Course Content:</h3>MODULE ILesson 1 - Leadership (I)<ul><li>What is leadership?</li><li>Leadership Theories</li><li>Leadership Styles</li><li>Ten Leadership Skills</li><li>Leadership Managerial Roles</li><li>Situational Leadership</li></ul>Lesson 2- Leadership (II)<ul><li>Leadership Power</li><li>Emotional intelligence</li><li>Strategic Thinking</li><li>Organizational Culture</li><li>Organizational Politics</li><li>Ethics and leadership</li></ul>Lesson 3 - Problem Solving<ul><li>Problem-solving process</li><li>Define the problem</li><li>Understand the Consequences</li><li>Generate solutions</li><li>Select a solution</li><li>Implement and monitor the solution</li></ul>MODULE IILesson 4 - Team Leadership (I)<ul><li>Leading Teams</li><li>Effective Teamwork</li><li>Team Roles</li><li>Team Development Stages</li><li>Team Building</li><li>Team Dysfunctions</li></ul>Lesson 5 - Team Leadership (II)<ul><li>Motivation</li><li>Embracing Diversity</li><li>Delegating and Empowering</li><li>Giving feedback</li><li>Coaching and mentoring the team</li><li>Talent management</li></ul>Lesson 6 - Managing Conflicts<ul><li>Conflict management</li><li>Types of conflicts</li><li>Causes of team conflicts</li><li>Conflict resolution styles (i)</li><li>Conflict resolution styles (ii)</li><li>Managing the team conflict process</li></ul>MODULE IIILesson 7 - Communications<ul><li>Communication and leadership</li><li>Communication skills</li><li>The communication process</li><li>Communication plan</li><li>Team communications</li><li>Communicating for impact</li></ul>Lesson 8 - Stakeholder Relationships<ul><li>Stakeholder management</li><li>Stakeholder analysis</li><li>Stakeholder mapping</li><li>Stakeholder engagement (i)</li><li>Stakeholder engagement (ii)</li><li>Building stakeholder relationships</li></ul>Lesson 9 - Negotiating<ul><li>Project negotiations</li><li>Negotiation strategies (i)</li><li>Negotiation strategies (ii)</li><li>Negotiation process</li><li>Negotiation skills (i)</li><li>Negotiation skills (ii)</li></ul> <h3>About this course</h3>The course lasts three weeks. 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. This course is specifically designed to focus on the practical application of project leadership concepts. Key topics include an overview of leadership and management, developing a project team, managing team conflict, communicating with stakeholders, and conducting effective negotiations. <h3>Course Audience</h3>This is the perfect course for those new to the project manager role and for team members who want to develop their project leadership skills. Course participants include team members, program managers, project supervisors, and project managers seeking to enhance their skills and knowledge to understand the tools and techniques for leading a project. Participants in our courses come from various parts of the world and bring a wealth of experience and knowledge that they share in the course forums.<h3>Certification</h3>Participants who successfully complete the course requirements will receive a certificate of completion by mail at no extra cost. This course is part of the CDPM® (Certified Development Project Manager) certification program. <h3>Course Requirements</h3>There are no requirements to take this course, but students will benefit if they know the types of work that occur in development organizations and projects, or have some experience working on a project. Students should have a reliable internet connection, Adobe Reader installed on their computers, and MS Office to work on course assignments. <h3>Course Fees</h3>The course fee is due before the course starts. You can receive a 20% discount if you pay one week before the course starts. Use the code 20LPM to obtain the 20% discount. We offer additional discounts for groups from development organizations. We will close registration one day before the course starts. We also accept payments via PayPal, Western Union, or bank transfer. If you have any questions or need further instructions on how to send your payment, please contact me.Ana Torrelio<ul><li>Student Services</li><li>ana.torrelio@pm4dev.com</li><li><a href="https://www.pm4dev.com" title="https://www.pm4dev.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.pm4dev.com</a></li><li>Atlanta, USA</li></ul><a href="http://www.pm4dev.com/files/LPM4DEV_Course_Brochure.pdf" title="http://www.pm4dev.com/files/LPM4DEV_Course_Brochure.pdf" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Click here to download a copy of the Course Brochure</a>More information at <a href="http://www.pm4dev.com/elearn/ecourses/epims.html" title="http://www.pm4dev.com/elearn/ecourses/epims.html" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">http://www.pm4dev.com/elearn/ecourses/elpm.html</a> <h3>Student Feedback</h3>"The e-learning course is an excellent method to learn at your pace and yet be motivated by virtual classrooms. The topics are well presented and there is good supporting material for further reading. Excellent value for money!" Daniel Evrard - BTO Advisory, Belgium"The program has been very interesting, as it deals with the real-world situation in the development project, and the skills acquired from this program will be applied in the cause of my job as a Humanitarian worker in the field." Peter Patrick - International Rescue Committee, Nigeria"The Leadership in Project Management was a great course and I would recommend it to anyone working within the international development who is interested or works in project management. It provided great insight into key concepts relevant to leadership and taught practical steps on how to become a better leader and work successfully within and with the project team as well as key stakeholders." Michelle Szaraz, United Kingdom"I am fortunate to have enrolled for this course. The LPM course provides me a spring board to effectively play leading roles as well as work better in project teams. I am particularly pleased with the materials which will serve reference purpose even after the course has come to an end. Thank you PM4Dev!" Josephine Obinyan - Global Affairs Canada, NigeriaIn 2013, PM4DEV became a Registered Education Provider (R.E.P.), approved by the Project Management Institute (PMI)® to issue professional development units (PDU's) for its project management training courses. Our instructors are experienced trainers and project managers who are PMP® certified. Our comprehensive courses in project management theory, fundamentals, principles, and practices are designed around industry best practices and based on the Project Management Institute’s (PMI®) Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®). We are confident in our ability to provide comprehensive, practical courses that will enable you to further your project management education.<a href="http://www.pm4dev.com/elearn/ecourses/eapm/117-elearn/204-online-course-terms-and-conditions.html" title="http://www.pm4dev.com/elearn/ecourses/eapm/117-elearn/204-online-course-terms-and-conditions.html" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Online Course Terms and Conditions</a>For registrations made online with Eventbrite, a refund will not include the processing fees, these fees are charged by Eventbrite. As a reminder, the Eventbrite fee consists of the payment processing fee and the service fee combined.

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