Certificate in Managing People and Projects in Emergencies
Africa Training Institute is pleased to announce a Certificate Course in Managing People and Projects in Emergencies. This is both an online and Distance Learning Course, which starts 1st of every month.
Overall Course Overview
Effective responses to complex emergencies require exceptional management skills. Managing people and projects can be difficult at the best of times, but being able to deliver quality outputs on time and under pressure is even more crucial during the chaos and stress of a complex emergency. The course focuses on the theoretical and practical application of management tools, techniques and approaches in the field, and on the nature of working in a humanitarian response. Through case studies and presentations, you will be able to put into practice the theoretical knowledge that you gain in the course.
Course Objectives
- Describe the role and characteristics of an effective manager in humanitarian practice;
- List management competencies and examine them in a theoretical and practical humanitarian context;
- Apply techniques for managing people and projects to the humanitarian context;
- Evaluate and reflect on personal performance in project and people management;
- Identify personal strengths and weaknesses in relation to managing people and projects and devise a personal development plan to improve practice
The Following are the Key Thematic Areas Participants Will Cover:
- 1. The Nature and Impact of Emergencies
- 2. The Role and Qualities of the Manager in a Humanitarian Response
- 3. Leadership and Communication Skills
- 4. Securing Funding and Financial Management
- 5. Project Planning using Log Frames
- 6. Establishing and Developing Teams and Individuals
- 7. Remote and Distant Management
- 8. Risk Management
- 9. Accountability, Coordination and Collaboration
- 10. Conflict Management and Negotiation
Assignments
There are four assignments (continuous assessment tests), research paper and one examination to be offered at the end of the course. Assignments account for 40%, research paper counts for 30%, while the Final Exam accounts for 30% of the total mark. Upon completion of the course, you shall be issued with a Diploma Certificate and a course transcript. Examination Certificate and Transcripts will be sent after successful completion of the course.
Mode of Delivery
Online / Distance Learning
Practicum
- - The Entire Duration is 3 Months (12 Weeks)
- - Approximately 5-6 hours time commitment of your time per week;
- - At your own time schedule, no live participation needed;
- -Weekly Feedback from committed instructors
Cost of the Course:
USD 500
Participants
Development Professionals
Application Procedure
- Applicants should fill out a detailed Application form and send it back via e-mail to info@africatraininginstitute.org
General Course Contact
- The Academics Manager,
- Africa Training Institute Studies (ATI)
- E-mail: info@africatraininginstitute.org