Project management for development workers

13 October 2011, London

9 February 2012, Sheffield

This course is ideal for development workers who are new to managing projects or who are giving advice to community groups and voluntary organisations about project management and the tools to use.

On the day you will get a chance to look at the basic theory of project management as well as the opportunity to put the theory into practice using case studies.

By attending the training you will have:

• gained an understanding of the project planning cycle, including exit strategies
• practised exercises that deal with the reality of applying the planning process and staying focused on the project activities
• knowledge of a variety of tools for project management that can be used with the groups you are supporting
• considered the human factors of a project, including expectations from stakeholders as well as managing staff, volunteers, activities and time.

   

   

Costs and booking

NAVCA member: £76 (excluding VAT)

Non-member voluntary sector: £91 (excluding VAT)

Other: £126 (excluding VAT).

To book please download and complete a booking and initial assessment form (Word, 179KB) and return to events@navca.org.uk

 

"Thank you - this was very enjoyable, and the group work was genuinely useful...as always, good trainers and useful resources too."