ReliefWeb - Training Opportunities

ReliefWeb - Training Opportunities

ReliefWeb - Training Opportunities

Human Rights and Forced Migration: International protection in the 21st century

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 01:33:05 +0000

This in-person module offers an introduction to the international framework; laws, norms, institutions, that exist for the protection of human rights and refugees. It will encourage critical engagement with the major policy and academic debates in the field through practice-based analysis of these issues.

Through innovative practice-based approaches students will debate and analyse critical issues of human rights and forced migration including by running their own campaign on a related topic. Thus, although we will give due consideration to present ‘crises’, we will also attempt to understand them within their global contexts and to consider the political, social and legal dimensions of the response in contexts around the world, from multiple dimensions including gender and from marginalised groups.

The course has a strong practice element to it, drawing on UN and International Non-governmental organisation resources as well as on research embedded in local communities. Teaching methods are interactive and engaging, including classroom debates, stimulation exercises, and discussion groups. This module can be studied as credit-rated or non-credit-rated.

Course content

Core content includes:

• UN protection framework – is it working?
• Challenges with enforcement
• Political, civil rights
• Social-economic, cultural rights – right to shelter
• Rights of refugees, migrants and asylum seekers
• Displacement, crisis and conflict: the causes of modern forced migration
• The impact of displacement: the psychosocial needs of refugees
• Durable solutions - integration, resettlement and voluntary repatriation
• The role of UNHCR, and refugees as political and social actors
• IDPs and climate change

Cross cutting themes include:

• Gender rights and its applicability to refugees
• Rights of minorities and other vulnerable groups including within refugee populations

How to register

If you want to take the course for credit, you need to register through this link.

The programme is open to candidates who fulfil at least one of the following conditions:

• hold a good honours degree (2.2) in a related discipline such as anthropology, sociology, economics, geography, psychology and other social sciences, architecture, law, public health, public administration. Other fields are also welcomed.
• hold a relevant recognised diploma or professional qualification (eg in architecture, planning, environmental psychology, public health, public administration)
• are in their final year of studying a degree in any relevant discipline
• have substantial and proven field experience.

Please also see the University's general entry requirements.

If you want to take the course non-credit, you need to register through this link.

There are no specific entry requirements for the non-credit path.

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Guided Zoom Training: MEAL for Humanitarian and Development Professionals

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 16:08:55 +0000

Guided Zoom Training: Practical Humanitarian and Development Project Management

Self-study course with 5 live Zoom sessions | 2–16 April 2026

Navigate project complexity and deliver impact with practical tools and expert guidance.

This guided program 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)—ask questions, troubleshoot real challenges, and build frameworks you'll use immediately. Walk away with the confidence to manage projects effectively in complex environments.

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.

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.

This is guided self-study — you work through structured video lessons and exercises at your own pace, then bring your questions to live Zoom sessions where we tackle real challenges together.

Schedule: 2–16 April 2026

Pre-course : Before 2 April: Orientation materials

• Session 1: Thu 2 April: Introduction + Foundations
• Session 2: Mon 6 April: Tools and Frameworks
• Session 3: Thu 9 April: Monitoring, Evaluation and Budgeting
• Session 4: Mon 13 April: Stakeholder Engagement and Adaptive Management
• Session 5: Thu 16 April: Integration + wrap-up

Live sessions: 90 minutes | 10:00 UTC

Between sessions, expect 4-6 hours of self-study — video lessons, reflection tasks, and preparing your questions.

• 5 live Zoom sessions with expert guidance
• Full self-study course — lifetime access ($150 value)
• Focused assignment with personalized video feedback
• Certificate of completion

Investment: $500 | Limited spaces

"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

Visit https://www.eldtraining.com/p/project-management-2026 to register or contact us at mail@eldtraining.com.

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Guided Zoom Training: MEAL for Humanitarian and Development Professionals

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 14:04:53 +0000

Guided Zoom Training: MEAL for Humanitarian and Development Professionals

Guided Training with 5 Live Zoom Sessions | 19 February – 5 March 2026

Track progress, demonstrate impact, and ensure accountability through effective data collection and analysis systems.

This guided program equips you with practical tools to design MEAL systems that track progress, demonstrate results, and drive adaptive management. You'll develop data collection skills and create feedback mechanisms that ensure an integrated MEAL practice, leading to more responsive programming and decisions based on evidence.

In live sessions, you'll work directly with Neil Kendrick (25+ years experience)—ask questions, troubleshoot real challenges, and build frameworks you'll use immediately. Walk away with the confidence to lead MEAL without needing a dedicated specialist.

Program managers, coordinators, and M&E officers in NGOs, UN agencies, and local organizations who want to strengthen their MEAL practice—whether you're building systems from scratch or improving what you have.

MEAL Foundations and Monitoring

Understand the core principles of MEAL systems and master monitoring fundamentals. Learn to design indicators, develop monitoring frameworks, and establish data collection systems that track progress effectively and inform decision-making.

Evaluation Design and Implementation

Design and conduct meaningful evaluations that generate actionable insights. Develop evaluation questions, select appropriate methodologies, and create evaluation plans that assess impact, effectiveness, and sustainability of interventions.

Accountability in Practice

Build accountability mechanisms that strengthen stakeholder trust and program transparency. Learn to engage communities in feedback processes, establish complaint mechanisms, and ensure programs are responsive to beneficiary needs and concerns.

Learning and Adaptive Management

Transform data and insights into adaptive program improvements. Master techniques for facilitating learning sessions, documenting lessons learned, and creating knowledge management systems that drive continuous improvement and innovation.

Integration and Application

Synthesize all MEAL components into a cohesive system for your context. In the final session, we consolidate your learning through review and action planning. You then submit your assignment for personalized feedback.

This is guided self-study — you work through structured video lessons and exercises at your own pace, then bring your questions to live Zoom sessions where we tackle real challenges together.

Schedule: 19 February – 5 March 2026

Pre-course : Before 19 Feb: Orientation materials

• Session 1: Thu 19 Feb: Introduction + MEAL foundations
• Session 2: Mon 23 Feb: Monitoring
• Session 3: Thu 26 Feb: Evaluation
• Session 4: Mon 2 Mar: Accountability
• Session 5: Thu 5 Mar: Learning + wrap-up

Live sessions: 90 minutes | 10:00 UTC

Between sessions, expect 4-6 hours of self-study — video lessons, reflection tasks, and preparing your questions.

• 5 live Zoom sessions with expert guidance
• Full self-study course — lifetime access ($150 value)
• 2 bonus 90-minute webinar replays: MEAL Under Pressure + Planning for MEAL ($98 value)
• Focused assignment with personalized video feedback
• Certificate of completion

Investment: $500 | Limited spaces

"I now understand MEAL in depth and can apply it to projects without needing specialized staff. The coaching gave me confidence to handle both qualitative and quantitative indicators and data analysis independently."

Médecins Sans Frontières

"Neil taught me to design logical frameworks and indicators to track long-term impact of our SDG projects. I've built skills in data collection and analysis and can now embed MEAL throughout our project cycle for strategic decision-making."

Kathrin E.

Visit https://www.eldtraining.com/p/monitoring-evaluation-accountability-and-lea... to register or contact us at mail@eldtraining.com.

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Project Finance Techniques: Applications and Recent Developments

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 02:40:09 +0000

Overview

The Project Finance Techniques: Applications and Recent Developments seminar introduces: (1) the basic concepts and techniques of project finance; and (2) the current application of these techniques to the funding of PPP and other projects in infrastructure and other key economic sectors. It will focus on areas critical to the success and sustainability of major projects and will combine lectures with case studies to illustrate key concepts and techniques. Topics considered will include those listed in the course outline below.

The seminar runs concurrently with the ILI Public Private Partnerships and Infrastructure Finance seminar and may run relevant sessions jointly.

Certification

Upon successful completion of the seminar, each participant will be awarded a Certificate of Completion. Successful completion requires that a participant diligently attend all seminar sessions promptly and on time throughout the seminar, read all assignments, and participate in all group discussions and exercises. If a number of sessions are missed without proper reason, the ILI reserves the right to withhold certification.

Format

This seminar is currently offered in-person. Special requests to attend online must be submitted by email as early as possible. Requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis, taking into account the overall experience of each participant and the larger group. In-person seminars, even when being joined online, run from 9:30 am – 4:00 pm Washington, D.C., time.

Course Outline

Structure and Basic Technique

• The concept of project finance
• Critical role of project preparation, risk analysis and due diligence
• Stages of a project finance transaction
• Legal structures and basic documentation

How to Negotiate Bankable Project Documents

• The concept of bankability
• Dealing with lender concerns
• Identification and negotiation of key contract clauses

Arranging Finance

• Sources of finance
• The role of public sector lenders (MDB’s, ECA’s and DFI’s)
• Providing credit support and security for loans
• Developing a finance plan

Financial Documentation

• The basic loan agreements
• Ancillary loan documentation: common agreement; project accounts; security documents; and intercreditor agreement

Dealing with Critical Non-Financial Issues

• Procurement
• Environment
• Resettlement
• Human rights
• Corruption

Renegotiation, Restructuring and Dispute Settlement

• Reasons project finance transactions encounter problems
• The workout process: standstill concept
• The special problems of project finance dispute settlement

Course Advisor

Carol Mates is an attorney specializing in business transactions/international development finance/project finance with three decades experience at International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private-sector financing arm of the World Bank Group, as well as prior experience at US law firms and the legal department of US-based multinational bank and, post-retirement from IFC, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).

How to register

You can apply through our website at - ili.org/trainings/application

For more information, please email - info@ili.org

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Leadership & Management Focus – Mediation Skills for Leaders and Managers

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 02:39:22 +0000

Overview

Mediation is one of the most effective and cost-efficient forms of dispute resolution. The format of mediation can range from informal to formal and structured, and the issues can range anywhere from simple to deeply complex. This highly-interactive seminar provides training to manage and conduct a mediation either as a mediator, as a party, or as an advocate assisting a party to a mediation. Through an in-depth analysis of theory and practice with the emphasis on building skills as well as by conducting a simulated-mediation, participants will acquire the skills and knowledge essential to handling the mediation process, also managing a multiparty mediation, reaching agreement, and utilizing strategies and tactics to further their own positions and interests. Leaders, managers practitioners, and all who are involved in mediation or who may become involved, either within a domestic or an international framework, will benefit from this seminar.

Certification

Upon successful completion of the seminar, each participant will be awarded a Certificate of Completion. Successful completion requires that a participant diligently attend all seminar sessions promptly and on time throughout the seminar, read all assignments, and participate in all group discussions and exercises. If a number of sessions are missed without proper reason, the ILI reserves the right to withhold certification.

Format

This seminar is currently offered in-person. Special requests to attend online must be submitted by email as early as possible. Requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis, taking into account the overall experience of each participant and the larger group. In-person seminars, even when being joined online, run from 9:30 am – 4:00 pm Washington, D.C., time.

Course Outline

Mediation Principles and Process:

• When to Mediate, Institutional Arrangements;
• Advantages of Using Mediation;
• Choosing an Appropriate Mediator;
• Stages of the Mediation Process;
• Mediation Approaches; Confidentiality; Neutrality;
• Types of Mediation.

Mediation Skills and Techniques:

• Setting the Tone;
• Identifying the Parties’ Underlying Positions and Interests;
• Breaking Deadlock; Managing Difficult Parties; Dealing with Tricky Tactics; Asking the right questions; Understanding Communication (including Body Language);
• Facilitating Cyber Mediation.

The Role of the Mediator:

• Facilitating the Process and Parties’ Joint Decision Making;
• Structuring the Parties’ Negotiations;
• Managing Caucuses;
• Facilitating the Direction of the Discussion with the Aim of Finding a Mutually Acceptable Solution;
• Managing Relationships.

The Role of the Advocate and/or Parties:

• Determining the Overall Goal, Strategy and Theme for the Case;
• Effective Opening Statement in Mediation;
• Applying Negotiation/Mediation Tactics (knowing what to do and when);
• Deriving the Most Advantage From Caucuses;
• Persuasion Through Effective Communication;
• Drafting Structured Settlements;

Mediation in the context of Investor-State Dispute Settlement.

The Singapore Convention

Course Advisor

Dr. Gerhard Botha is a Senior Advisor at the International Law Institute where he was formerly the Director of Programs. Before joining the ILI, he worked for the World Bank as a senior sector specialist in legal and judicial reform and private and financial sector development. Gerhard specialized in labour/employment law and relations, conflict resolution and negotiations, both in private practice and within a large corporate environment in Southern Africa. At the start of his career he served as a Law Officer in the Army; and subsequently as a Public Prosecutor, and then as a State Attorney in the Department of Justice in South Africa. Dr. Botha has over 36 years’ experience in legal and labour relations practice, and in international development. Gerhard holds B.A. and LL.B degrees from the University of Stellenbosch in South Africa, an LL.M in labour law, from the University of South Africa and an LL.M focusing on labour/employment law and alternate dispute resolution, from The George Washington University Law School in Washington, D.C. He also holds a Ph.D. in Conflict Analysis and Resolution from George Mason University.

How to register

You can apply through our website at - ili.org/trainings/application

For more information, please email - info@ili.org

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Environmental Social Governance (ESG), Reporting Tools & Practices

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 02:38:08 +0000

Overview

The adoption and implementation of Environmental Social Governance (ESG) systems poses many challenges to leaders in emerging economies, especially as these factors gain significant importance or are become required in the decision-making process of governments, business leaders, investors, and other stakeholders in tracking and reporting on their sustainability, social responsibility and ethical governance practices.

Aspects such as evolving ESG frameworks; legal and regulatory compliance; operational implementation; and ethical and environmental impacts of investments and lending are only a few of the considerations which could form part of the decision-making process. As complicated and wide-ranging as these reporting and disclosure processes can be, the reality and need for understanding the frameworks, strategic decision-making, prioritization, institutional change, and compliance will always be present and even required. Therefore, the prevailing metrics, approaches, tools, monitoring, measurement, and evaluation systems are all central to these processes. This seminar will explain and provide participants with the necessary insights and tools to navigate the complexities of managing and mitigating ESG risks, complying with ESG frameworks, developing reporting and disclosure practices, and fostering more sustainable and resilient organizations.

The Environmental Social Governance (ESG), Reporting Tools & Practices seminar is intended for officials, practitioners, and other professionals in both the public and private sectors who are impacted by ESG considerations—particularly by the compliance of ESG in their work—and who want to understand more about ESG on a practical level to be able to measure, report, and discuss ESG (particularly in the context of strategic initiatives, public procurement, and funding) with Donors and other stakeholders/counterparts.

Certification

Upon successful completion of the seminar, each participant will be awarded a Certificate of Completion. Successful completion requires that a participant diligently attend all seminar sessions promptly and on time throughout the seminar, read all assignments, and participate in all group discussions and exercises. If a number of sessions are missed without proper reason, the ILI reserves the right to withhold certification.

Format

This seminar is currently offered in-person. Special requests to attend online must be submitted by email as early as possible. Requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis, taking into account the overall experience of each participant and the larger group. In-person seminars, even when being joined online, run from 9:30 am – 4:00 pm Washington, D.C., time.

Course Outline

Introduction and Overview

What is ESG reporting, disclosure, and compliance

• Including practices, perspectives, and accompanying dynamics of the public sector, donors, the private sector, and key stakeholders

Critical ESG Components

Predominant ESG frameworks and metrics

Legal and Regulatory Systems (including expanding list of supervisory institutions such as securities authorities requiring disclosure)

ESG strategic opportunities and plans

ESG risks, information, management, mitigation, and treatment

Key Requirements

Quantitative Tools and Key Measurement of E, S, and G Metrics Qualitative Tools and Materiality in E, S, and G metrics

Case Studies – Examples of Reports and Disclosures in different systems

Framing the journey, identifying priorities and stakeholders at different stages of development

Producing Reports and Disclosures

Recent Developments

Technology:

• Overview of technology solutions and selecting the right technology when developing an ESG reporting strategy, i.e. ─ software platforms, cloud-based analytics, plug-ins/add-ons to existing enterprise resource planning tools, and data methods and storage) ─ data should be able to be gathered and analyzed consistently.

ESG compliance challenges (based on the ABA approach):

• Despite the benefits of ESG compliance, many countries and businesses face significant challenges in implementing effective ESG practices, for example:
• The regulatory environment for ESG compliance is complex and ever-changing. Countries and Companies must stay up to date with changes to the regulations and industry standards, which can be challenging to navigate.
• Collecting and managing data on ESG metrics can be a significant challenge for many Countries and companies. Data collection and management requires specialized expertise, and Countries and companies must be able to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the data they collect.
• There are multiple frameworks for ESG reporting with varying standards, which makes it challenging for Countries and companies to compare their ESG performance to that of their peers.
• Implementing effective ESG practices can be expensive and require institutional change, and many Countries and companies may need more guidance, capacity, and resources in order to realize their ESG initiatives.

Course Advisor

Scott Walchak is a US qualified attorney and international PPP and Privatization consultant. He has worked with the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) and the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) in the development of Public Private Partnership standards, best practices, and guidance materials and regularly advises governments in their infrastructure and service delivery and PPP capacity building and implementation. This includes serving as a senior legal advisor to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and their National Center for Privatization and PPP and previously serving in the Maryland and Washington D.C.’s Attorney General’s Office advising on their real estate, procurement, and economic development initiatives.

Scott also served as Director of Development for the ADEC Group of companies providing ESG, data, and professional services and leading the Group’s two non-profit initiatives supporting multilateral international organizations and domestic authorities with their sustainability and innovation projects.

Finally, Scott teaches at the International Law Institute in Washington D.C. in areas of PPP, procurement, and project monitoring and evaluation, and was previously an adjunct professor of law at the University of Baltimore School of Law, lecturing in areas of real estate and finance.

How to register

You can apply through our website at - ili.org/trainings/application

For more information, please email - info@ili.org

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Project Preparation, Analysis, Feasibility, and Financing

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 02:36:06 +0000

Overview

The key to profitable and sustainable development is the selection of viable projects, and effective project preparation and financing has become even more critical in recent years. To that end, this seminar focuses on providing the knowledge and skills required to develop an idea into a bankable project ready for financing and implementation. Through lectures, case studies, and individual and group exercises, participants will have the opportunity to experience what makes projects successful.

Participants are encouraged to bring an example of a project that they can relate to the seminar for discussion.

Certification

Upon successful completion of the seminar, each participant will be awarded a Certificate of Completion. Successful completion requires that a participant diligently attend all seminar sessions promptly and on time throughout the seminar, read all assignments, and participate in all group discussions and exercises. If a number of sessions are missed without proper reason, the ILI reserves the right to withhold certification.

Format

This seminar is currently offered in-person. Special requests to attend online must be submitted by email as early as possible. Requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis, taking into account the overall experience of each participant and the larger group. In-person seminars, even when being joined online, run from 9:30 am – 4:00 pm Washington, D.C., time.

Course Outline

Project Identification and Preparation

• Meaning & requirements

Project Development Context

• Why this project?
• Investment programming in the public sector
• Project approach to investment
• Economic viability vs. commercial viability

Assessing Project Viability

• Technical, economic and financial analysis
• Fiscal impact
• Cost recovery
• Operations and maintenance

Financing and Approval

External Assistance and Multilateral Development Agencies

Sustainability and Lessons Learned

• Risk analysis
• Institutional aspects
• Environmental considerations

Course Advisors

Dr. Hans-Martin Boehmer is an Adjunct Professor at both Columbia’s School of International and Public Affairs and the Georgetown University McCourt School of Public Policy, as well as a Senior Fellow at the Duke Center for International Development. Hans has worked in international finance and development for over twenty years, holding positions in private sector, government, and international organizations. At the World Bank Group, he held positions in operations, finance, and corporate strategy. He was Senior Manager in the World Bank Group’s Independent Evaluation Group where he led initiatives to strengthen capacity development in evaluation and results monitoring. From 2006 – 2008, he was seconded to the UK Department for International Development to lead the policy work in the areas of education, health, and neglected diseases. Dr. Boehmer holds a Ph.D. with Distinction in Economics from Georgetown University and an undergraduate degree in Economics from the University of Bonn.

How to register

You can apply through our website at - ili.org/trainings/application

For more information, please email - info@ili.org

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Understanding, Drafting, and Negotiating Contracts

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 02:35:19 +0000

Overview

The Understanding, Drafting, and Negotiating Contracts seminar follows an integrated approach by focusing on enhancing expertise in drafting contracts and strengthening negotiation skills. To emphasize practical learning, the seminar provides opportunities to engage in various drafting and negotiation exercises, developed by experts in the field. This seminar is designed for both lawyers who will be drafting and negotiating contracts for their clients, as well as for officials who will be negotiating, drafting, and implementing contracts.

Certification

Upon successful completion of the seminar, each participant will be awarded a Certificate of Completion. Successful completion requires that a participant diligently attend all seminar sessions promptly and on time throughout the seminar, read all assignments, and participate in all group discussions and exercises. If a number of sessions are missed without proper reason, the ILI reserves the right to withhold certification.

Format

This seminar is currently offered in-person. Special requests to attend online must be submitted by email as early as possible. Requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis, taking into account the overall experience of each participant and the larger group. In-person seminars, even when being joined online, run from 9:30 am – 4:00 pm Washington, D.C., time.

Course Outline

• Overview of contract law, including purchase orders, requests for proposals, contract formation and contract interpretation; Professional agreements versus construction contracts; Contract pricing and scope; Review of standard language including insurance requirements, indemnification, liquidated damages, third-party rights, suspension and termination
• Discussion of dispute resolution, including arbitration versus litigation, jurisdiction, choice of law, and remedies
• Analysis of approaches to negotiation
• Analysis of positions, interests, options and developing techniques and skills
• Exploration of power and cultural dynamics • Examination of how to deal with difficult negotiators and overcoming impasse.

Course Advisor

Gail Kelley is a professional engineer as well as a practicing attorney. Her practice focuses on drafting and negotiation of construction contracts and design agreements for both public and private projects, with a specific focus on review and negotiation of design agreements and financing documents for insurability concerns. She also participates in the negotiation of settlement agreements. Ms. Kelley has over 30 years of experience in all aspect of design, construction and development. She has a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Cornell University, an M.S. in Construction Management from MIT, and a JD from Washington College of Law. She is the author of “Construction Law: An Introduction for Engineers, Architects and Contractors.”

Dr. Gerhard Botha is a Senior Advisor at the International Law Institute where he was formerly the Director of Programs. Before joining the ILI, he worked for the World Bank as a senior sector specialist in legal and judicial reform and private and financial sector development. Gerhard specialized in labour/employment law and relations, conflict resolution and negotiations, both in private practice and within a large corporate environment in Southern Africa. At the start of his career he served as a Law Officer in the Army; and subsequently as a Public Prosecutor, and then as a State Attorney in the Department of Justice in South Africa. Dr. Botha has over 36 years’ experience in legal and labour relations practice, and in international development. Gerhard holds B.A. and LL.B degrees from the University of Stellenbosch in South Africa, an LL.M in labour law, from the University of South Africa and an LL.M focusing on labour/employment law and alternate dispute resolution, from The George Washington University Law School in Washington, D.C. He also holds a Ph.D. in Conflict Analysis and Resolution from George Mason University.

How to register

You can apply through our website at - ili.org/trainings/application

For more information, please email - info@ili.org

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Negotiations in International Development

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 02:34:23 +0000

Overview

The highly-interactive Negotiations in International Development seminar focuses on the development of effective negotiation skills, styles, and strategies, with special emphasis on multilateral negotiation with and within international organizations and companies. Through in-depth analysis of theory and practice with exercises and simulated negotiations, participants will gain the necessary skills to become confident negotiators, overcome impasse in the negotiation process, and utilize strategic tactics to further their own positions and interests. Officials and practitioners from developing countries, who have been confronted by the challenges of negotiating with their domestic and international counterparts as well as international development institutions, would find this seminar highly beneficial.

Certification

Upon successful completion of the seminar, each participant will be awarded a Certificate of Completion. Successful completion requires that a participant diligently attend all seminar sessions promptly and on time throughout the seminar, read all assignments, and participate in all group discussions and exercises. If a number of sessions are missed without proper reason, the ILI reserves the right to withhold certification.

Format

This seminar is currently offered in-person. Special requests to attend online must be submitted by email as early as possible. Requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis, taking into account the overall experience of each participant and the larger group. In-person seminars, even when being joined online, run from 9:30 am – 4:00 pm Washington, D.C., time.

Course Outline

• Negotiation and conflict styles
• Approaches to negotiation
• Preparing for negotiation
• Process and key stages of negotiation
• Analyzing positions, interests, options, and more
• Techniques and skills
• Exploring power and cultural dynamics
• Overcoming impasse
• Dealing with difficult negotiators
• Multilateral negotiation in international organizations and companies

Course Advisor

Dr. Gerhard Botha is a Senior Advisor at the International Law Institute where he was formerly the Director of Programs. Before joining the ILI, he worked for the World Bank as a senior sector specialist in legal and judicial reform and private and financial sector development. Gerhard specialized in labour/employment law and relations, conflict resolution and negotiations, both in private practice and within a large corporate environment in Southern Africa. At the start of his career he served as a Law Officer in the Army; and subsequently as a Public Prosecutor, and then as a State Attorney in the Department of Justice in South Africa. Dr. Botha has over 36 years’ experience in legal and labour relations practice, and in international development. Gerhard holds B.A. and LL.B degrees from the University of Stellenbosch in South Africa, an LL.M in labour law, from the University of South Africa and an LL.M focusing on labour/employment law and alternate dispute resolution, from The George Washington University Law School in Washington, D.C. He also holds a Ph.D. in Conflict Analysis and Resolution from George Mason University.

How to register

You can apply through our website at - ili.org/trainings/application

For more information, please email - info@ili.org

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Leadership and Management in International Development

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 02:33:37 +0000

Overview

The ILI’s Leadership and Management in International Development seminar will empower participants to become more effective leaders and managers in an international development context. International development work typically involves multi-stakeholder cooperation and delivery in challenging environments. The seminar was designed to target governments from developing countries as well as practitioners in the international development community. The seminar tailors leadership and management training as it pertains to the public service sector and public sector reform. The most crucial skills to be developed include leadership and decision-making, organizational management, human capital development, negotiations, navigating through political waters, and effective communications. The case studies in the seminar are designed to address key issues in international development.

Certification

Upon successful completion of the seminar, each participant will be awarded a Certificate of Completion. Successful completion requires that a participant diligently attend all seminar sessions promptly and on time throughout the seminar, read all assignments, and participate in all group discussions and exercises. If a number of sessions are missed without proper reason, the ILI reserves the right to withhold certification.

Format

This seminar is currently offered in-person. Special requests to attend online must be submitted by email as early as possible. Requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis, taking into account the overall experience of each participant and the larger group. In-person seminars, even when being joined online, run from 9:30 am – 4:00 pm Washington, D.C., time.

Course Outline

Leading Teams and Organizations

• Developing personal leadership competencies: self awareness; courage; vision; strategic and analytical thinking; learning agility; decisiveness; energy; results driven; credibility; influence; communication
• Planning for and achieving team and organizational results
• Building and maintaining relationships
• Recognizing human potential and delegating appropriately
• Building diversity
• Fostering innovation
• Handling risks, changes, complications and conflicts
• Cultural adaptation

Managing Teams and Organizations

Team and organizational management skills in respect to change, communication, conflict, constraint, crisis, decision, finances, human resources, information, operations, perception, performance, process, projects and programs, quality, resources, risk, skills, and strategy

Leadership and Management in International Development Work

• Meeting donor and other key stakeholder requirements
• Building strong relationships with strategic partners
• Executing in challenging political environments
• Working with limited resources
• Institutionalizing open and participatory communication channels

Course Coordinators

Dr. Gerhard Botha is a Senior Advisor at the International Law Institute where he was formerly the Director of Programs. Before joining the ILI, he worked for the World Bank as a senior sector specialist in legal and judicial reform and private and financial sector development. Gerhard specialized in labour/employment law and relations, conflict resolution and negotiations, both in private practice and within a large corporate environment in Southern Africa. At the start of his career, he served as a Law Officer in the Army, subsequently as a Public Prosecutor, and then as a State Attorney in the Department of Justice in South Africa. Dr. Botha has over 36 years of experience in legal and labor relations practice, and in international development. Gerhard holds a B.A. and an LL.B degree from the University of Stellenbosch in South Africa, an LL.M in labour law from the University of South Africa, and an LL.M focusing on labour/employment law and alternate dispute resolution from the George Washington University Law School in Washington, D.C. He also holds a Ph.D. in Conflict Analysis and Resolution from George Mason University.

Jeff Ziarnik is the Director of Training Programs at the ILI. He is a lawyer, educator, and international development specialist. During his time at the ILI, he has organized and coordinated over 150 high-level legal and international development training seminars. He has a J.D. from the Western Michigan University Cooley School of Law and is a member of the Virginia State Bar. While in law school, he worked as a law clerk in Bucharest, Romania. Prior to law school, Jeff was a U.S. Peace Corps volunteer in The Gambia.

How to register

You can apply through our website at - ili.org/trainings/application

For more information, please email info@ili.org

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International Public Procurement

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 02:32:48 +0000

Overview

The International Public Procurement (IPP) seminar covers policies and procedures that apply to the procurement of works, goods and services by public entities. The seminar provides participants with an understanding of the critical role of public procurement in governance, as well as discussing new avenues to achieve value-for-money principles and improve transparency, efficiency and accountability. The seminar also introduces the most recent initiatives to address institutional, legal, financial and operational issues involved in PP, and incorporate the recent development in the procurement policies of Multi-lateral Development Banks such as the World Bank, the African Development Bank and other similar institutions.

The seminar provides participants with insight in all key phases of the procurement cycle (from planning and packaging to the challenges of bidding, bid evaluation and complaints handling, and contract management). Various specific aspects of public procurement such as ESRP and emergency procurement will also be covered.

Certification

Upon successful completion of the seminar, each participant will be awarded a Certificate of Completion. Successful completion requires that a participant diligently attend all seminar sessions promptly and on time throughout the seminar, read all assignments, and participate in all group discussions and exercises. If a number of sessions are missed without proper reason, the ILI reserves the right to withhold certification.

Format

This seminar is currently offered in-person. Special requests to attend online must be submitted by email as early as possible. Requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis, taking into account the overall experience of each participant and the larger group. In-person seminars, even when being joined online, run from 9:30 am – 4:00 pm Washington, D.C., time.

Course Outline

Role of Public Procurement (PP) in governance and Public Sector/Financial Management (PSM/PFM)

• Public Procurement institutional and legal frameworks: new avenues and key aspects
• Approaches to enhance transparency, efficiency, integrity and accountability
• Leadership, Management and Decision-making
• Policies and procedures of international financial institutions such as the World Bank, AfDB, ADB, IDB

Project Cycle

• Procurement Planning and Packaging within the broader budgeting and monitoring mechanism and the Project Procurement Strategy approach of international financial institutions (IFIs)
• Selection of appropriate methods and procedures for various procurement processes depending on risks (evaluation and management of risks techniques will be presented), markets analysis (a public procurement-focused approach will be discussed), and the complexity of the procurement process at stake
• Standard bidding/solicitation documents, and main types of contracts (general and specific conditions, terms, and guarantees)
• Bidding: lessons of experience and errors to avoid; handling of bidders and third parties’ queries and complaints
• Bid evaluation procedures and evaluation criteria for different categories of procurement (works, goods, and non-consulting services and consulting services), including the constitution of evaluation committees and their operational procedures
• Contract Negotiations: how to (re)consider such as partnering and negotiation techniques (dispute avoidance and resolution)

Specific Aspects of Public Procurement

• Emergency Procurement
• Green Procurement or Environmentally Sustainable Responsible Procurement (ESRP) and special provisions in standard contracts (Social, Environmental, Preferences)
• Performance-Based Procurement and Contracting and other outcomes/results-focused procurement
• Procurement under Public Private Partnership (PPP)
• Versatile and Adaptive Procurement such as partnerships and innovative options such as parallel negotiations and competitive dialogue

Public Procurement Monitoring and Contract Management

• Reporting, Oversight and Monitoring (compliance and accountability), including risks management and overall public procurement audits
• Quality control reviews, focusing on bid evaluation and contract negotiations in addition to traditional contract execution
• Contract administration, focusing on practical Issues in international contracts and mechanics of payment and delivery-INCOTERMS
• Dispute Resolution / Arbitration

Course Advisor

Bernard Becq is an independent consultant with more than 35 years of experience. He is a senior adviser, course advisor and lecturer at the ILI. Dr. Becq was the World Bank´s Chief Procurement Officer from 2006 to 2013. Dr. Becq´s experience includes working with French development agencies, in particular, he was the Deputy Chief of the International Consulting Firm of ENPC, and Project Officer and Adviser to the President at Agence Coopération et Aménagement (ACA). Dr. Becq holds graduate degrees in Mathematics from Paris VI University and in civil engineering from ENTPE in Paris, France, and a Master degree in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Southern California (USC), in Los Angeles, USA, where he also completed post graduate work (PhD ABD).

How to register

You can apply through our website at - ili.org/trainings/application

For more information, please email info@ili.org

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Self-paced course: Designing Information Management Systems with ActivityInfo

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 15:46:31 +0000

About the self-paced course

This a course on how to build an Information Management System (IMS) from the ground up, transforming scattered data points into clear, actionable insights you can rely on in real time.

It aims to help professionals move beyond raw or unstructured data and systems that have been created to merely satisfy compliance and reporting requirements to the logic of information management system design, so as to answer critical project/program questions through strong data governance.

The self-paced course provides a structured approach for designing and rolling out a complete information management system, from foundational planning to implementation and maintenance.

It covers the key IMS components (people, processes, tools), system requirements (data, process, user, reporting requirements) and helps you translate organizational policies and procedures into a robust database design using ActivityInfo's basic and advanced features.

The contents of the self-paced course

1. Course introduction
2. Introduction to Information Management Systems
3. Identify system requirements
4. Data model design
5. Introduction to database design
6. Data collection in ActivityInfo
7. Data governance in ActivityInfo
8. Data use and data processing in ActivityInfo
9. Database management with ActivityInfo
10. Reports design
11. Capacity building

The course is available in English, offers a Certificate of Completion and it is free of charge.

You can login using your ActivityInfo account or start a Free trial to practice with the course. As long as you engage with the course, your Free trial account will remain active.

Eliza Avgeropoulou is a Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Implementation Specialist. For the past 9 years, she has led the MEAL system design for various development and emergency programs and she has supported many international NGOs and UN Agencies to successfully build and implement their information management systems so as to achieve evidence-based decision making at local and global level.

ActivityInfo is an information management platform perfect for monitoring and evaluation, humanitarian coordination and case management. For more than a 15 years, the ActivityInfo team has been supporting humanitarian operations and development programmes worldwide catering for emerging needs for data collection and analysis. UN agencies, INGOS and NGOs use the platform to centralize and standardize data collection, display the impact of their activities while maintaining complete control on data access and changes. Originally developed for UNICEF’s emergency program in eastern DRC, ActivityInfo is a service provided by BeDataDriven a company based in The Hague, Netherlands.

You can learn more and register to the self-paced course here: https://www.activityinfo.org/support/training/self-paced/self-paced-course...

Click on the "Register to the self-course" button to proceed.

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Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT)

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:55:11 +0000

Humanitarian workers and professionals are increasingly exposed to challenging, insecure, remote or hostile environments due to lawlessness, political instability and armed conflict. It is essential they are adequately prepared for any dangers they may encounter.

RedR Australia's internationally recognised Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) prepares individuals to work in crisis zones or a range of hostile situations. This rigorous classroom and simulation training will enhance your knowledge of personal security so you are prepared to face difficult security situations.

The training course integrates Tactical and Trauma Emergency Casualty Care training, giving you the skills and knowledge to operate in hostile environments around the world. Our trainers will deliver a combination of theory and practical based emergency medical training, teaching you the skills to manage ballistic, penetrating and blast trauma. Skills learnt on the training course include commercial and improvised tourniquets and hemorrhage control, airway management of an unconscious casualty and an array of improvised techniques teaching students how to save and preserve life with limited resources.

Who is this course for?

The Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) course is designed for people from all professional backgrounds and disciplines, and completion of the HEAT course is a prerequisite for full RedR Roster membership.

This course is targeted at individuals and aid agency staff wanting to learn more about personal safety and security issues and the steps they need to take to remain safe or survive in a hostile or insecure situation or environment.

The course is in English and is supported by Arabic speaking Trainers. You need to have a reasonable proficiency of the English language.

Aims and Objectives

This course aims to introduce a standard and recognised approach to managing security within the sector. It provides an overview of individual and team risk management.

Course Objectives

Reduce the risk of injury and death to humanitarian workers by promoting:

• An understanding of security risks in the field environment
• The development of personal and team-based strategies
• Effective use of communication and navigation devices
• Successful application emergency first aid

Course Outline

• Tactical and Trauma Emergency Casualty Care
• Humanitarian Security Context (inc Image and Acceptance)
• Trip Planning
• Communications Protocol and Equipment
• Field Preparedness and Evacuation
• Critical Incident Stress
• Navigation
• Weapons Awareness: Judging Distance
• Weapons Awareness: Movement under Fire
• Basics of Negotiation
• Sexual Assault
• Hostage and Kidnap Survival (inc Hostile Observation Awareness)
• Physical Security
• Vehicle Check Points/Road Blocks
• Crowds, Mobs and Demonstrations
• Explosive Remnants of War (ERW)
• Incident Reporting

Register for the course here: Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT), Amman Jordan, February 2026

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Complex Political Negotiations

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 16:19:57 +0000

Different societies face deep political crises, unproductive dialogues between government and opposition groups, major challenges in reaching broad social consensus, frequent waves of citizen protests, or even violent and armed conflicts. Managing these scenarios requires special skills. The multiplicity of actors and issues, as well as phenomena such as the interconnectedness between them and the unpredictability of outcomes, require the use of tools developed for the study of complex systems. These tools provide the basis for analysing the current situation, preventing the emergence of new crises and establishing a working relationship between the conflicting parties in the future.

By combining theoretical elements, experiences from different conflict contexts such as Colombia, Afghanistan and South Sudan, and practical methods, this course aims to discuss key tools for dealing with and negotiating in complex political contexts.

Course objectives:

• Become familiar with a varied set of tools in conflict resolution;
• Identify elements that should be incorporated in a sound conflict analysis;
• Approach political crises strategically;
• Go beyond the zero-sum approach that characterizes many conflicts and develop a longer-term perspective in the relationship between the parties involved;
• Exchange experiences and become part of a community of practice.

How to register

This course is not yet open for registration.

This course is designed for:

• Professionals who would like to improve their negotiation and/or mediation skills.
• Practitioners and academics interested in complementing their own experiences with current conceptual insights, practical knowledge and recent developments in the field.

If you are unsure, do not hesitate to contact us at academy@swisspeace.ch.

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Dealing with the Past

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 16:09:24 +0000

Finding a way to deal with a violent past, such as armed conflict, an authoritarian regime or occupation, as well as the legacy of a colonial rule, is argued to be the basis for lasting peace, democracy and rule of law. International norms and legal frameworks support national and local actors involved in dealing with the past processes (also called transitional justice) in the design of mechanisms and institutions, such as truth commissions, tribunals, or memorialization efforts.

This course examines the potentials and challenges in the context of such processes. Participants explore how dealing with the past processes can support the transformation of violent conflicts, comparing the experience from different contexts such as Colombia, El Salvador and Syria. Engaging with key debates in the field, participants acquire the necessary concepts and tools to apply dealing with the past approaches in their own contexts.

Course objectives:

• acquire a thorough understanding of the conceptual framework of dealing with the past, and its four main pillars of the right to know, the right to justice, the right to reparations, and the guarantees of non-recurrence;
• learn about transformative approaches to dealing with the past;
• discuss the particular challenges and needs when dealing with the search for disappeared and missing persons;
• reflect on the role of family, victims’ and survivors’ associations and the importance of psychosocial support;
• explore “new” topics, such as Dealing with the Past in contexts with colonial legacy, as well as the fight against corruption and asset recovery in Dealing with the Past processes;
• apply your learnings in an interactive role play, and apply the main concepts and approaches to your “own” context;
• exchange experiences and become part of a community of practice.

How to register

Register here: https://www.swisspeace.ch/courses/short-courses/dealing-with-the-past-and-...

This course is designed for:

• professionals interested or engaged in dealing with the past processes and conflict transformation
• practitioners and academics interested in complementing their own experiences with current conceptual insights and practical knowledge

If you are unsure, do not hesitate to contact us at academy@swisspeace.ch for personal advice.

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National Dialogue Processes in Polarized Environments

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 15:55:26 +0000

Conflict breeds polarization in society, where different visions for the future are often at odds. Of the different types of processes that aim to transform societies after conflict, National Dialogues offer a horizon for societies to transform relations after conflict. Other conflict resolution tools, such as negotiation or mediation, are often limited in terms of participation and focus on questions of power-sharing. National dialogues, in contrast, aim to provide a space to discuss a broader range of issues relevant to the wider society, expand participation beyond political and military elites and (re)build relations among different actors. In this course participants will examine key phases, structures and actors involved in a national dialogue process, looking at case studies from previous experiences and reflecting on them.

Course objectives:

• get insights into how to define, design and support National Dialogues
• refresh your competences in mediation and relate them to National Dialogue processes
• discuss questions of participation and representation in National Dialogues
• reflect on lessons learned from past National Dialogue processes
• exchange experiences and become part of a community of practice

How to register

Register here: https://www.swisspeace.ch/courses/short-courses/national-dialogue-and-peac...

This course is designed for:

• professionals interested or engaged in national dialogues & peace mediation processes
• practitioners and academics interested in complementing their own experiences with current conceptual insights and practical knowledge

If you are unsure, do not hesitate to contact us at academy@swisspeace.ch for personal advice.

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Climate Change, Natural Resources & Conflicts

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 14:54:24 +0000

This course explores how climate change and international and national climate policies impact conflicts. The course introduces the key economic, political, and social concepts that have served to hypothesize and investigate the causal linkages between natural resources and conflicts. It looks at the technological and policy drivers of Greenhouse Gas Emissions since the beginning of the Industrial Revolution and explores the foundations of global and climate policies, with focus on the most recent developments. Bringing these two discussions together, students explore, reflect upon, and discuss which regions and countries are affected, and how different stakeholders can contribute to mitigating climate-induced conflicts.

Course objectives:

• Gain an overview of key social science concepts developed to understand natural resource conflicts;
• reflect on the technological and policy drivers behind rising Greenhouse Gas Emissions since the beginning of the Industrial Revolution;
• learn how global climate policy has evolved and its current status;
• look at examples of conflicts linked to natural resources and potential and actual policy dilemmas underpinning these;
• reflect on the impacts of climate change on different regions, the responses and coping mechanisms people pursue, and the climate policies that governments develop;
• reflect on the role of international development banks and the private sector in financing the energy transition and nature-based solutions;
• exchange experiences and become part of a community of practice.

How to register

Register here: https://www.swisspeace.ch/courses/short-courses/climate-change-natural-res...

This course is designed for practitioners and academics interested in complementing their own experiences with current conceptual insights and practical knowledge on the nexus of climate change, natural resources and conflict.

Is this course a good match for you? If unsure, do not hesitate to contact us at academy@swisspeace.ch

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Adaptive Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Approaches in Complex Environments

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 14:39:49 +0000

There's a rising demand for more adaptive methodologies as traditional monitoring and evaluation (M&E) approaches struggle to answer questions such as: How does our livelihood project strengthen or undermine social cohesion? Are our humanitarian projects contributing to local peacebuilding, as envisioned by the commitment to a more joined-up humanitarian-development-peace (HDP) approach in conflict contexts?

In this course, participants will explore the dynamic intersection of Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) with adaptive methodologies. Tailored for individuals navigating complex and uncertain environments, the course is designed to equip them with essential skills for adapting their programs and projects effectively and assessing their contributions to peace and positive social change.

Despite the widely acknowledged importance of adaptation and learning of MEL, practical guidance on implementation remains scarce. We aim to address this gap by offering a nuanced exploration of proven strategies and hands-on experience. Throughout the course, participants will immerse themselves in case studies and critically reflect the effective application and customization of adaptive approaches. Beyond individual learning, the course fosters a community of practitioners, offering a platform for sharing insights, networking, and collectively addressing challenges.

Course objectives:

As a participant, you will be able to:

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of complexity theory and its implications for Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) practices, and the challenges of establishing causality in dynamic environments.
• Acquire valuable insights and approaches for navigating complexity by integrating adaptive approaches alongside traditional performance Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) practices.
• Explore innovative MEL approaches to capture intangible social changes resulting from their projects/programs by strengthening their Theory of Change and exploring additional approaches such as Outcome Harvesting.
• Enhance their capacity to engage with donors and advocate for the integration of adaptive and complexity-aware MEL approaches in project design and evaluation frameworks.

How to register

Register here: https://www.swisspeace.ch/courses/short-courses/mel-approaches-in-complex-...

The course is for professionals in development cooperation, humanitarian aid, and peacebuilding, working within complex environments. Specifically:

• Professionals working in or on fragile and conflict-affected contexts with a basic understanding and hands-on experience of MEL, interested in exploring adaptive MEL approaches alongside traditional methods;
• Practitioners involved in guiding the design and implementation of complex programs and projects, keen on delineating and identifying social change.

Is this course a good match for you? If unsure, do not hesitate to contact us at academy@swisspeace.ch

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Gender, Conflict & Peacebuilding (online)

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 14:15:02 +0000

Think critically about gender and its relevance to the development of lasting and sustainable peace.

This online course will delve into the intersectional relationship between gender, conflict, security, and peacebuilding, catering to policymakers, peacebuilding practitioners, and international development professionals. Participants will explore the influence of gender stereotypes on perceptions of war and peace and examine how gender intersects with identities such as race, class, social class, ability, and nationality to analyze inequalities in conflict and peace contexts. Additionally, they will critically assess the strengths and limitations of the UN Security Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace, and Security.

The course will offer gender perspectives on mediation, conflict sensitivity, and the culture of peace, both in physical and digital spaces and within international organizations.

How to register

Register here: https://www.swisspeace.ch/courses/short-courses/gender-online

This course is designed for practitioners and academics interested in complementing their own experiences with current conceptual insights and practical knowledge on gender and peacebuilding.

If you are unsure, do not hesitate to contact academy@swisspeace.ch for personal advice.

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Online Certificate Course: Results-Based Project Management for Development Organizations and NGOs

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 18:30:52 +0000

Results Based Management is a shift from a focus on inputs and activities to a focus on outputs, outcomes, and impact. Results are the changes that can be described and measured, and it’s the consequence of a cause-effect relationship. They imply that changes in behaviors, by individuals, groups of people, organizations, government bodies or society, has taken place.

This course takes the concepts of RBM and applies it directly to the project management environment, using all the processes and methods that will help development projects achieve the desired results. It's designed for people that have a responsibility to manage or contribute to the results of a project, especially project managers, team members and project directors. Participants will develop a complete understanding of the most common principles, processes, and tools that are necessary in the planning, implementation monitoring, and reporting based on best practices in the RBM field. With a special focus on the application of the results chain, the logical framework and the performance measurement framework.

The online course has a duration of three weeks. Each week, the instructor will provide instructions to help students complete the required assignments; they will participate in discussions and receive feedback from the course instructor. Students will have access to videos, lectures, tests, and assignments that can be accessed at any time. Students will follow a detailed schedule to complete the assigned activities, participate in discussion forms, and submit their exercises in order to receive a grade. Successful completion of all the course requirements will lead to the award of a Certificate of Completion.

About this Course

This course provides a complete overview of the results-based project management (RBPM) approach with practical applications of tools and methods needed for planning, managing, monitoring and evaluating development projects. You will need between 8–10 hours per week to complete the lectures and case study exercises. You will participate in engaging online conversations with peers from around the world while receiving a constant guidance from the instructor.

Objectives

Participants will gain confidence to apply the acquired skills and knowledge of RBM to their projects, by sharing and learning from other country experiences, they will strengthen their RBM process; they will have an improved understanding of how RBM can improve the quality of their projects while promoting learning and accountability. Participants will also learn how to plan, manage, and monitor a project with a focus on results. In addition, they will learn the concepts for an effective evaluation, the qualities of good reports and the benefits of continuous learning process applied during the project life-cycle.

Syllabus

• Lesson 1 - Results Based Management; Principles and the Results Chain
• Lesson 2 - Planning for Results; The Logical Framework Approach
• Lesson 3 - Managing for Results; Implementation Plans
• Lesson 4 - Monitoring for Results; Performance Measurement Framework
• Lesson 5 - Reporting Results; Reporting Process and Progress Reports
• Lesson 6 - Learning from Results; Adapting and Continuous Improvements

Audience

This course is designed for people working in development organizations, including, NGOs, project teams, multi and bi-lateral development organizations, representatives from national and local governments, and anyone who is interested in learning the concepts, tools and methods of Results Based Project Management. Participants to our courses come from various parts of the world, and they bring a wealth of experience and knowledge that is shared in the course forums.

Requirements

There are no requirements to take this course, although the students will benefit if they know the type of work that occurs in development organizations and development projects, or had some experience working on a project. Students should have a good internet connection, Adobe Reader in their computers as well as MS Office to work on the course assignments. Good connectivity is required to watch some of the online videos. As a convenience to our remote students, you can download most of the course material to read offline.

Certification Participants that successfully complete the course requirements will receive a certificate of completion mailed via post mail. This course is part of the certification program CDPM (Certified Development Project Manager). For more information about this program, please visit our website at http://www.pm4dev.com/elearn/cdpm.html

Student Feedback:

“I regret that I did not take this Results-based Project Management course earlier in my Career. The course is very well designed and excellently delivered by the facilitator. The interactive learning forums are rich in experience sharing by participants. I highly recommend this course for everyone one working in development, both in program and finance/Administration”. Henry NJAKOI, Tanzania

“This was a very interesting course and little more challenging than the other courses I have previously taken. I enjoyed the discussion forums mostly, as I got the opportunity to share my experiences with the other participants and also gained knowledge from their experiences, which allowed me to have a better understanding of the topics taught. I intend to put all this acquired knowledge into practice in the future”. Bina Mathurin, Saint Lucia

“A great course, well designed, very informative and a great teaching (online) method allowing for a flexible interacting throughout the course with the tutor and fellow classmates. Perfect for someone in the field or next to a full-time job. I'll recommend this course to anyone looking for improving their understanding of RBM concepts”. Petra Novakova, Netherlands

“When at the end of a course you feel that you don´t want it to end.... that is the best indicator of quality... I love it and I will miss PM4Dev, I will come back for sure... “ Astrid Cañas, Forum Syd - Colombia

How to register

Visit this link to register online: https://rbpm4dev.eventbrite.com/?aff=reliefweb

On the registration page, you can choose your preferred payment methods. We accept all major credit cards in a secure online payment system. We also accept payments via money transfer. Registration will close one day before the start of the course. If you have any questions or require more instructions to send your payment, please contact me at:

Ana Torrelio

Student Services

ana.torrelio@pm4dev.com

www.pm4dev.com

Atlanta, USA

Click here to download a copy of the Course Brochure

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