The “Project Manager for International Cooperation” professional training course is designed to equip participants with the skills needed for a highly sought-after role in NGOs.

The course, entirely taught in Italian, follows a technical-practical and highly professionalizing approach, and is led by seasoned humanitarian professionals with extensive field experience worldwide.

The program includes 140 hours of live online classes, conducted Monday through Friday, offering an engaging learning experience facilitated by experienced instructors.

The training, which involves both individual and group learning, is closely monitored and supported by a dedicated Course Coordinator.

At the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• understand the role and main responsibilities of the Project Manager in international cooperation projects, supporting the planning, implementation and monitoring of activities in line with the organisation’s strategy;
• understand and use the main project management tools, including budgets, contracts, operating procedures, monitoring systems and communication tools, working in coordination with the Country Coordinator and senior figures;
• understand the system of project relations and resource management, including partnerships, relations with donors and stakeholders, personnel management and security, contributing to the proper functioning of the project in complex and regulated contexts.

The curriculum covers key areas essential for project management in the international cooperation field:

• The project cycle: main phases, needs analysis, definition and implementation of activities.
• Coordination and relation system: coordination at country and project level, communication flows, role of the PM in the country delegation.
• External relations and partnerships: relations with institutional partners, NGOs, donors, consortia and co-financing.
• Project contract and budget: contract structure, management rules, types of costs, sustainability strategies, donor budget formats.
• Operational procedures and procurement plan: procurement procedures, tenders and supporting documentation, procurement plan.
• Logistics and operational tools: stock management, inventory, vehicle fleet, management tools.
• Monitoring, evaluation and communication: monitoring and evaluation tools, project communication and visibility, use of an expenditure forecasting tool.
• Economic and financial management and compliance: economic and financial management of the project, expenditure support documentation, administrative and financial audit, prevention of illegal activities.
• Human resources and security: selection and management of project staff, security management.

The course is open to individuals interested in pursuing a career in international cooperation as project manager.

Applicants should:

• be fluent in Italian and proficient in French and/or English;
• be at least 23 years old;
• have a background in development studies, economics, international cooperation, political science, or related fields;
• be free from other employment or studies that would conflict with the course schedule;
• demonstrate strong motivation for working in challenging environments, in developing countries with long stays abroad, and willingness to travel;
• be inclined to work in multicultural teams;
• have good ability to cope with potential stress generated by the activities and the work environment;
• be flexible, adaptable, dynamic;
• have organizational, planning and problem-solving skills and excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

The course lasts approximately 140 hours, divided into 18 modules delivered online in asynchronous format, with at least 80% attendance required.

Additionally, there are several hours of asynchronous individual or group work, with an estimated commitment of about 2 hours per day, totaling approximately 6 hours daily (4 synchronous and 2 asynchronous) from Monday to Friday.

The course lasts approximately 140 hours, divided into 18 modules delivered online in asynchronous format, with at least 80% attendance required.

Additionally, there are several hours of asynchronous individual or group work, with an estimated commitment of about 2 hours per day, totaling approximately 6 hours daily (4 synchronous and 2 asynchronous) from Monday to Friday.

A certificate of attendance is awarded upon completion.

Course fee: €976.

The course is co-financed by COOPI – Cooperazione Internazionale, with no reimbursement of expenses during training.