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Managing Projects in Emergencies (credit-rated)
Effective responses to complex emergencies require exceptional project management skills. Being able to deliver quality outputs on time and under pressure is crucial to any humanitarian response. Even under the most extreme conditions, the quality of project management cannot slip.
This 2 ½ day competency-based course will identify the key project management skills required by humanitarian workers and equip participants with tools and techniques crucial for managing projects more successfully in emergency situations.
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Numeric Code: 10023
Date:
18 - 20 Oct 2010
Length: 3 days
Location: UK
Residential/Non-Residential: Non-Residential
Suitable for:
The course is directed at humanitarian personnel responsible for managing projects in emergencies. It may also be useful to other managers in the development or charity sectors. Participants are likely to be fairly new to their managerial role or have experience without any formal training. All participants are interested in exploring project management theory and accessing new tools and techniques to fulfil their role successfully.
Course covers:
Focusing on the requirements of project managers in emergency situations, this two and a half-day course looks at a range of key project management topics, including:
• understanding the project cycle in emergencies,
• essential project management tools and techniques
• assessments and goal setting in emergencies
• monitoring, evaluation and ensuring accountability
• project finance management and financial frameworks
Managing Project in Emergencies has been credit rated by Oxford Brookes University and is equivalent to 5 M-level credits. Credits can be transferred to the Masters in Development and Emergency Practice (DEP) at Oxford Brookes or other similar postgraduate qualifications. Participants interested in transferring credits to Oxford Brookes should note that currently the minimum transfer is 10 credit points. This can be achieved through combining the Managing Projects in Emergencies with Managing People in Emergencies or applying for recognized prior learning or experience (RPL/RPE) in the other subject area, subject to acceptance by the University
Course outcomes:
By the end of the module participants will be able to:
- demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of key project management skills (including; project cycle management, monitoring and evaluation; the logical planning framework tool [log frame]; financial management tools; risk management) and their use in relation to setting and achieving programme goals when managing humanitarian emergencie
- demonstrate that they can work effectively in a humanitarian project team either as a team member of team leader
- reflect and evaluate on personal performance and the performance of others in relation to managing in emergencies and improving practice
- communicate effectively to different audiences in the field humanitarian of practice using appropriate media.
The course is planned and run by the RedR UK training team, with associate trainers including specialists in both people management and humanitarian relief.
Participatory training methods are used during the workshop, including group exercises and focused discussions. The course also includes pre and post-workshop learning components. In order to receive the certificate of completion for this credit-rated course, participants will need to:
• Complete pre-course reading
• Participate in the 2 ½ day workshop
• Perform to an assessed standard in a case study exercise
• Complete and pass a post-workshop reflective journal
Cost:
Please see below for details of workshop fees. The fees include all training and materials, morning and afternoon breaks and lunch on each day. Please note that there is a discounted rate for participants who enrol in both the Managing Projects and Managing People courses. Participants are responsible for arranging their own travel to and from the venue, and accommodation if required.
| Single Module | Both Modules | Saving | |
| Band A | £325 | £590 | £60 |
| Band B | £390 | £730 | £50 |
| Band C | £515 | £890 | £240 |
| Band D | £700 | £1300 | £100 |
Please view our page on price bands for further details.
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email: training@redr.org.uk
phone: +44 (0)20 7840 6000
UK training price bands
Band A: Staff from national and local NGOs in developing countries, full-time students & unemployed.
Band B: Staff from charities, agencies and NGOs with an annual income of less than £1 million, & employed individuals funding themselves.
Band C: Staff from charities, agencies and NGOs with an annual income of more than £1 million.
Band D: Staff from commercial and governmental organisations.
If you are paying Band A fee, please send in proof of unemployment or student status with your application.
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