Certificate in Managing Teams in Humanitarian Response
Africa Training Institute is pleased to announce a Certificate Course in Managing Teams in Humanitarian Response. This is both an online and Distance Learning Course, which starts 1st of every month.
Overall Course Overview
People are the key to any effective humanitarian response. Managing people can be difficult at the best of times, but during the chaos and stress of a complex humanitarian emergency, the ability to manage people is crucial for the success of any programme. This two-day course introduces participants to the fundamentals of good people management. Participants will have the opportunity to explore theories and practices of good management and will learn how to employ different techniques of communication, negotiation, team building and conflict management in order to develop a concrete set of management skills. Participants will have an opportunity to reflect on their own style, strengths and weaknesses as a manager in light of their new knowledge and skills. Upon completion, participants will be able to demonstrate several essential skills for managing their teams with greater confidence and success.
Course Objectives
- Describe the role of the manager in humanitarian programmes and what it takes to be an exceptional manager;
- Demonstrate skills and attitudes needed to manage people effectively in emergencies;
- Utilize techniques for building and leading teams and learn ways to gain greater commitment from your team;
- Identify ways to motivate individuals and maximize their potential;
- Improve team performance through effective coaching and feedback;
- Demonstrate how to negotiate to achieve a WIN-WIN outcome and how to resolve conflict;
- Identify personal strengths and weaknesses in relation to managing in emergencies and draw up action points for further learning and development to improve your management style.
The Following are the Key Thematic Areas Participants Will Cover:
- 1. Roles and Responsibilities of Managers
- 2. Building and Supporting a Team
- 3. Communication and Negotiation Skills
- 4. Conflict Management
- 5. Leadership and Motivation
- 6. Performance Management
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 Certificate and a course transcript. Examination Certificate and Transcripts will be sent after successful completion of the course.
Who should attend?
This course is aimed at humanitarian personnel responsible for managing others, and is best suited for participants who are new to managerial roles or have management experience, but without any formal training. Participants should be interested in exploring management theory and accessing new tools and techniques to fulfill their management role successfully.
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;
- - Weekly Feedback from committed instructors
- - Participants are expected to submit weekly assignments electronically to earn Certificate of Completion.
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