NGO & Project Management Technology

Level 1 of 2

Beginner Level

Prerequisites

Basic computer and smartphone use. Experience in community or NGO work is helpful but not required.

Duration

4 weeks · 52 guided hours · 5 modules. Taught live by an instructor — online or in person.

By the end of this level you can

  • Describe the project life cycle and map stakeholders
  • Write SMART objectives, indicators and a simple proposal
  • Track a project budget and collect data with digital forms
  • Coordinate a team with work plans and write progress reports
  • Use free and low-cost project management tools

Modules

  1. 1Module 1 · 10 h · 3 lessons · free taster lessonIntroduction to Project Management
  2. 2Module 2 · 11 h · 3 lessons · free taster lessonProposal Writing and M&E Basics
  3. 3Module 3 · 10 h · 3 lessons · free taster lessonBudgets and Data Collection
  4. 4Module 4 · 11 h · 3 lessons · free taster lessonTeam Coordination and Reporting
  5. 5Module 5 · 10 h · 3 lessons · free taster lessonProject Management Tools
  6. Free course quizQuick Quiz — NGO & Project Management Basics

Beginner level project

Small Community Project Plan

Plan a small community project (for example a hygiene campaign or youth skills club): stakeholder map, SMART objectives and indicators, a short proposal, budget and tracker, a digital data collection form, a work plan on a task board and a sample progress report.

Deliverables

  • Stakeholder map and two-page proposal with SMART objectives
  • Budget with a monthly tracking sheet
  • A tested digital data collection form with a consent statement
  • A task board work plan and a one-page progress report

Assessed on

  • Objectives and indicators are specific and measurable
  • Budget is realistic and linked to activities
  • Data collection is ethical and fit for purpose
  • Plan and report are clear and consistent

All levels are taught live by an instructor — online or in person — see registration options.