August 2025 Cohort: ONLINE PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION TRAINING CERTIFICATE COURSE

ONLINE PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION TRAINING CERTIFICATE COURSE, August 2025 Cohort

 

A. INTRODUCTION

Effective project management is critical to the success of development initiatives in Africa and the Global South, where resources are often limited, and complex challenges abound. Training in project management equips people in both the formal and informal sectors with essential skills such as planning, budgeting, risk management, and monitoring, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards. With strengthened project management capabilities, ministries, departments, agencies, businesses, and organizations can improve resource utilization, coordinate stakeholders efficiently, and adapt flexibly to changing circumstances. This leads to higher impact and sustainability of interventions. Given the increasing demand for accountability from governments, donors, philanthropies, and beneficiaries alike, the ability to document progress and lessons learned becomes a key asset. Without these skills, projects risk delays, cost overruns, and failure to achieve intended outcomes, which can erode community trust and organizational credibility. Therefore, investing in project management and implementation training enhances the overall effectiveness of ministries, departments, agencies, businesses, and organizations; and supports the achievement of sustainable development goals (SDGs).

 

B. JUSTIFICATION

Development work often involves complex projects with limited resources and tight timelines. Strong project management skills ensure that interventions are planned well, executed efficiently, and adjusted as needed to achieve intended outcomes. Without this, projects risk failure, waste, or poor impact. This Project Management and Implementation Training will provide participants with skills in planning, executing, monitoring, and evaluating development projects effectively.

 

C. OBJECTIVES

1. Equip leaders, personnel, and workers with skills to develop comprehensive project plans including timelines, budgets, and risk management.
2. Strengthen abilities to coordinate resources and stakeholders for effective project delivery.
3. Enhance monitoring techniques to track progress and ensure timely adjustments.
4. Build capacity in reporting results and documenting lessons learned for accountability and learning.

 

D. OUTCOMES

1. Participants consistently deliver projects on time, within budget, and according to quality standards.
2. Improved coordination and collaboration among stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
3. Timely identification and mitigation of project risks and challenges.
4. Enhanced documentation and reporting, contributing to organizational learning and accountability.

 

E. TARGETS IN FOCUS FOR THIS TRAINING

1.       Project managers and coordinators

2. Programme officers and technical specialists
3. Monitoring and evaluation staff
4. Field supervisors and team leaders

 

F. BENEFICIARIES

1.       Sectors: International Development, NGOs, Public Health, Agriculture, Education, Infrastructure

2. Professions: Project Managers, Programme Officers, Development Consultants, Engineers, Health Programme Coordinators
3. Industries: Nonprofits, Government Agencies, Donor Organizations, Private Sector Development Firms

 

G. BENEFITS TO PARTICIPANTS AND THEIR ORGANIZATIONS

1. Increased efficiency in delivering projects on time and within budget.
2. Better risk identification and mitigation reduces project failures.
3. Improved coordination among stakeholders ensures smoother operations.
4. Higher quality outcomes due to structured planning and monitoring.
5. Enhanced organizational reputation and donor confidence through reliable delivery.

 

H. APPROACH/METHODOLOGY FOR THIS COHORT

While this training will be delivered in English language, the training presentation will be made available to participants in any of the United Nations official languages preferrable to them – namely Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish; and in Swahili.

Outside this cohort, and not covered by/included in this announced training offer, this course can also be delivered through the following additional approaches outside this Training Announcement dates, as may suite organizations and individuals, in agreement with our faculty – contact the Training Director for discussions (see contact at the end of this announcement).

1.       Groups/Workshops and in-person training

2. On-the-job coaching and mentoring by experienced project managers
3. E-learning modules covering with tools and software (e.g., MS Project, Gantt charts)
4. Peer learning groups to share best practices and challenges
5. Simulation exercises to practice managing projects under real-life scenarios

 

I. DATE AND TIME

Monday – Friday, 25^th – 29^th August 2025

• WAT: 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM | 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
• GMT: 7:30 AM – 10:30 AM | 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
• EAT: 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
• IST: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM | 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM

 

J. COURSE FEE, PAYMENT, AND ONBOARDING

The course fee for this August 2025 cohort is a promotional fee of US$100 only per participant. It’ll be US$200 from October 2025 (We are aware that other organizations are collecting more, up to $400). Payments in Nigeria’s Niara is N160,000.00. It’ll be N300,000.00 from October 2025.

 

Certificate and course materials will be issued to each participant on completion of the course.

 

Pay into the following account – US$ or Nigerian Naira

 

US Dollar/$ Account Information
Bank Name: CITIBANK N.A. CANADA SQ. CANARY WHARF, LONDON, E14 5LB
Sort Code: 18-150-08
Swift Address: CITIGB2L
IBAN No: GB80CITI18500810407941
Account No.: 10407941 (USD)
Account Name: ZENITH BANK PLC
Swift Code: ZEIBNGLA
Beneficiary: UZODINMA ADIRIEJE
Dollar account no.: 5070914392

 

Naira Account Information

Bank: Zenith Bank PLC

Account Name: Health Systems and Projects Consultants Ltd

Account Number: 1013070541

 

K. ONBOARDING FOR THIS COURSE 

After you have paid the course fee, email your CV as a Word attachment to the following email addresses: hspempowerments@gmail.com, druzoadirieje2015@gmail.com. 

After submitting your CV, click on the following link to join the Certificate Course Training Participants Information Platform: https://chat.whatsapp.com/HMeS1TvjJOaIqIsg4vfpHV?mode=ac_t

 

L. ABOUT THE FACULTY LEAD FACILITATOR – DR. UZODINMA ADIRIEJE

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Dr. Uzodinma Adirieje is a highly skilled and seasoned trainer, facilitator, and educator, with extensive experience designing and delivering impactful learning programmes across health, development, governance, gender, climate, and sustainability sectors. As Lead Facilitator for this certificate course, he brings a dynamic blend of subject-matter expertise, thought leadership, participatory training methods, and results-oriented facilitation skills that inspire, equip, and empower participants. He has successfully facilitated hundreds of workshops, seminars, symposium, conferences, meetings, and certificate trainings for diverse audiences/courses, including policymakers, civil society leaders, health and development professionals/workers, community-based organizations, youth groups, women groups, and international development practitioners. His approach emphasizes adult learning principles, interactive methodologies, practical case studies, and real-life applications to ensure deep understanding and sustained competence. Dr. Adirieje’s training portfolio spans critical themes such as global health, climate-smart development, gender equality, organizational development, community mobilization, strategic planning, project management, advocacy, out-of-school/inclusive education, and monitoring and evaluation (M&E). He has led multi-country training programmes and adapted curricula to meet the needs of multicultural and multidisciplinary participants, ensuring inclusivity and cultural sensitivity. With a track record of fostering collaboration, building capacity, and enhancing institutional performance, Dr. Adirieje’s facilitation consistently produces measurable results/outcomes. His leadership in certificate courses not only delivers technical knowledge but also nurtures participants’ confidence, problem-solving skills, and professional growth.

 

Welcome!

 

Dr. Uzodinma Adirieje, DDP, CMC, CMTF, FAHOA, FIMC, FIMS, FNAE, FASI, FSEE, FICSA

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