The new Project Management curriculum brings together 14 training modules covering the main competencies and functions required to manage development and donor-funded projects.
The approach combines knowledge and practical tools that can be applied to the daily work of project teams, from needs assessment and proposal design to financial management, monitoring, communication, reporting, and the use of digital tools.
The modules are:
- Foundations of Project Management
An introduction to the project life cycle, the role of the project manager, and the relationship between time, cost, and scope. - Project Design and Initiation
Needs assessment and problem analysis, objective and scope definition, logical frameworks, methodologies, work packages, expected results, impact, and sustainability. - Proposal Development and Grant Preparation
Proposal structure, SMART indicators, evaluation criteria, budgeting, consortium design, partner responsibilities, and Erasmus+ application requirements. - Project Planning and Scheduling
Work Breakdown Structures, activity sequencing, timelines, Gantt charts, milestones, prioritisation, critical-path analysis, and resource allocation. - Partnership and Stakeholder Management
Stakeholder identification and analysis, partner selection, consortium building, role allocation, RACI matrices, negotiation, and conflict resolution. - Team Leadership and Coordination
Development of competencies related to coordination and the relationships required for effective project delivery. - Financial and Grant Management
Budgeting, cost estimation, expenditure monitoring, variance analysis, budget control, expense eligibility, financial risk management, and audit preparation. - Risk and Change Management
Risk identification and prioritisation, mitigation measures, contingency planning, delay management, change control, and crisis response. - Communication Management
Communication planning, meetings, project updates, report writing, information sharing, active listening, and feedback management. - Monitoring, Evaluation, and Quality Assurance
Indicators and KPIs, baselines and targets, data collection and analysis, progress measurement, internal evaluations, quality assurance, and continuous improvement. - Dissemination, Impact and Sustainability
Dissemination strategies, communication campaigns, stakeholder engagement, exploitation of results, impact measurement, and sustainability planning. - Reporting and Documentation
Technical and financial reporting, document and archive management, version control, deliverable tracking, and evidence collection. - Compliance and Administrative Management
Funding regulations, grant agreements, donor requirements, procurement, amendments, ethical principles, data protection, and internal controls. - Digital Tools and Project Systems
Project-management software, online collaboration tools, document-sharing platforms, data and communication systems, donor portals, and digital security.
Together, the modules provide a comprehensive view of project management and connect the different competencies needed to move from an initial project idea to effective implementation, measurable results, and sustainable impact.
The curriculum is also designed to be adaptable to different professional roles, project types, and donor requirements, supporting its use for training, professional development, and institutional capacity building.
