Certification Program

International Project Management for Development Certification (iPMDC)

If you’re serious about landing a role in the UN, NGOs, or the humanitarian sector… This is not just another course. It’s your career accelerator. UN recruiters and NGO hiring managers look for certified professionals who can lead with precision, resilience, and results. iPMDC gives you that edge.

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✓Designed for real humanitarian & development work — not corporate theory.
✓Show recruiters you can plan, deliver, and account for impact under pressure.
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No experience “translation gap.” No confusion. Just a clear path into UN & NGO roles.

Here’s the uncomfortable truth: great intentions don’t get you hired. Demonstrated project competence does. If your CV isn’t screaming delivery, accountability, and results— recruiters move on. iPMDC gives you the language, frameworks, and proof to stand out immediately.

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Credibility, fast: Earn a recognized certification aligned with PMD Pro, PMBOK®, CHS & Sphere.
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Confidence on the job: Learn the exact tools used in UN/INGO projects—logframes, MEAL, risk, budgets, compliance.
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Career momentum: Speak the recruiter’s language and showcase project wins that matter.

By the end, you will be able to…

  • Design projects using logframes and stakeholder analysis that meet CHS & Sphere expectations.
  • Plan using WBS, schedules, and realistic budgets—while controlling scope and risk.
  • Execute and monitor with MEAL basics, donor-ready reporting, and adaptive management.
  • Close projects cleanly: evaluations, financials, lessons learned, and sustainability handover.

Perfect for

✓Private-sector professionals transitioning into impact-driven work
✓Humanitarian professionals seeking to boost their credibility with a recognized certification
✓Graduates and professionals targeting UN, INGO & development roles
✓Early-career humanitarians needing a credible, fast upskill

Curriculum Overview

8 modules • 24 units • Capstone • Assessments • 100% online.

Module 1 — Foundations of Development PM

Module 2 — Project Life Cycle Management

Module 3 — Proposal Writing & Donor Engagement

Module 4 — Financial Management & Budgeting

Module 5 — Risk Management & Adaptive Programming

Module 6 — Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning -MEAL

Module 7 — Cross‑Cultural Leadership & Stakeholders

Module 8 — Capstone & Integration

Capstone — Real‑world deliverable

Create a project brief, budget, MEAL plan and a donor‑ready proposal. Peer review plus instructor feedback.

What graduates say

"I secured an OCHA role within 6 weeks."

— Aisha K., Programme Officer. The templates and capstone were cited during my interview.

"Clear, practical and recruiter-focused."

— Mark T., MEAL Specialist. The MEAL toolkit is gold.

"The best investment in my international career."

— Daniela R., Grants Manager. Advice on donor relations changed how I approach proposals.

What hiring managers want:

“We shortlist candidates who demonstrate a practical grasp of logframes, MEAL, and accountability standards. Certification helps us trust you can deliver.”

★Show your iPMDC Certificate on LinkedIn and applications.
★Aligned to frameworks used across UN agencies and major NGOs.

Get Certified. Get Considered.

iPMDC condenses years of project experience into a practical accelerator. Finish with a credential that signals readiness to lead projects that create real impact.

Ksh 99,999 ($999.99)
One‑time payment • Limited seats
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✓Instant access • Mobile friendly • Downloadable templates
✓Module assessments • Shareable certificate & LinkedIn badge

You’ll get:

  • 8 modules • 24 units • Capstone
  • Module quizzes & scenario questions
  • Logframe, WBS, risk, and MEAL starter templates
  • CHS & Sphere quick‑reference sheets
  • Certificate & LinkedIn badge

Meet Your Instructor

Daniel Mutuku — International Development Trainer & UN Career Coach. 15+ years in development programming, grants, MEAL and UN recruitment coaching. Designed projects funded by major donors and coached 100+ candidates to UN/NGO placements.

✓Real examples from humanitarian and development programs
✓Career positioning tips to showcase your new capability

The iPMDC Mark

Display the iPMDC credential on your CV and LinkedIn. Signal that you deliver outcomes with precision, resilience, and results.

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Is this recognized by UN/INGO recruiters?

While no single course is “officially required,” iPMDC is built on the same frameworks recruiters expect—PMD Pro/Project DPro, PMBOK®, CHS and Sphere—so you speak their language and demonstrate practical competence.

How is the course delivered?

100% online via our LMS. Video lessons, short readings, templates, and knowledge checks you can complete at your pace.

What level is this?

Beginner to intermediate. Perfect for newcomers and early-career professionals, and a sharp refresher for practitioners.

Is there a final exam?

Each module includes a knowledge-based assessment. Complete them to unlock your certificate.

How long does it take?

Self-paced over ~8 weeks depending on your schedule. Many learners complete it in under a month.