Project Management for Development

Public institutions, non-governmental organizations, development agencies, and others who promote economic and social development in Latin America and the Caribbean often struggle to turn proposals into concrete realities that increase social well-being and achieve results within the available time with scarce resources. This course provides concepts and tools to apply in project management that can generate a substantial change in the way objectives are being met. This MOOC seeks to strengthen participants' capacities in project management for development so that projects can be effectively and efficiently executed.

This project management MOOC includes case studies that will help you better understand key project management concepts and tools; presentations from Project Management Professional (PMP)® certified with ample experience in the topic; discussion forums; and selected readings.  The Project Management for Results (PM4R) methodology, developed by IDB's Inter-American Institute for Economic and Social Development (INDES), serves as a conceptual base for this course. PM4R's contents are based on A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) - Fifth Edition, Project Management Institute, Inc., 2013.  Although these best practices have been present for many years in corporate projects, the IDB has led its progressive inclusion in the public sector and in development projects, contributing to the construction of realities that improve lives.

 What you'll learn: Basic project management concepts and techniques  Tools and key tactics that facilitate good communication Project management international standards and tools  How to identify success factors based on experiences?

No prerequisites

Enrolling in this MOOC is completely free, providing full access to all course materials at no cost. In this modality, you can:
Access course readings and video lectures.
Complete ungraded, practice assignments (if available).
Participate in course discussion forums.
Track your progress on ungraded questionnaires and practice assignments.
However, if you wish to earn a certificate upon completion, you will need to pay a fee of US$ 29 in Coursera or US$ 49 in edX. This fee unlocks the graded assessments, which are required to qualify for the certificate.