Project Management Blended Class-based
Course objectives
After finalising the course, you will
- have developed analytical skills and how to apply them to project design
- understand how to plan time and cost in a project
- have learned how to manage risks how implementing a project
- are capable to identify and design components of a monitoring and evaluation system
- understand the concept of logic model applied to project management, including how to select indicators, baselines and targets
- understand how and when to use monitoring evaluation tools during the project lifecycle and beyond
“I decided to apply for this programme because I was excited by its curriculum and the opportunity to learn from industry experts. Additionally, the programme’s focus on practical skills and real-world applications aligned perfectly with my career goals.”
Ms. Anne Pacak (The Netherlands), participant of the June 2025 programme
Course topics
Topics included in this online/blended programme are:
- Introduction to Logic Models: Theory of Change, Project as a Logic Model, Project Life Cycle and Decision-Making Processes:
- Analytical Tools: Stakeholders Analysis; Needs Analysis; Impact Analysis; Results Chain;
- Planning Tools: Critical Path Method, Program Evaluation Review Technique, Cost Scheduling
- Monitoring Tools: Risk Management, Indicators, Evaluation and Monitoring Criteria, Reporting and Communication.
Teaching Methods
- Methodological Cards on key topics
- Short videos summarising key learning assets
- Case studies illustrating the topics covered in each unit
- Suggested additional readings
- Topic-oriented discussion forums
- Self-assessment quizzes
- Virtual classrooms and tutoring
- Group discussion and peer discussion
- Specific assignments
The schedule is as follows:
- Estimated study hours per week: 6 hours
- 4 individual assignments
- 2 group assignments
- 8 online group sessions to prepare for the assignments: 4 sessions of 60 minutes and 4 sessions of 90 minutes
- 1 individual mentoring session of 1 hour per participant, scheduled during weeks 2–4
- Participation in 4 discussion groups
The timeline for the October 2026 programme is as follows:
October: Online individual experience (4 individual assignments)
November: Online group experience (2 group assignments)
November: On-campus experience
The deadline for the final assignment is Friday, 27 November 2026.
Online group sessions
- 6 October 2026: Introduction and launch of Individual Assignment 1
- 13 October 2026: Introduction to Week 2 and launch of Individual Assignment 2
- 26 October 2026: Introduction to Week 3 and launch of Individual Assignment 3
- 2 November 2026: Introduction to Week 4 and launch of Individual Assignment 4
- 9 November 2026: Theory of Change and launch of Group Assignment 1, Part 1
- 13 November 2026: Theory of Action and launch of Group Assignment 1, Part 2
- 19 November 2026: Context Analysis and launch of Group Assignment 2, Part 1
- 23 November 2026: Quantification of Change and launch of Group Assignment 2, Part 2
Online handbook
After finalising the programme, all participants will receive the online handbook “Project Management – The Training Companion”. This handbook outlines the training modules, tasks and tools.
Your profile
The programme is designed for:
- Project leaders, project team members and program coordinators with managerial tasks
- Consultants dealing with project activities
- Trainers and lecturers in the field of project management
Certificate
Each participant receives a certificate of participation.
This certificate is being awarded as evidence of participation in a post-graduate training at indicative level 6 of the EQF. The minimum study load is 14 hours and an attendance level of 80% is required. This certificate is being awarded in the form of a soft copy when the training is online or a hard copy during a face-to-face training. The certificate will mention your full name, training title, training date and comprising core topics. Click here for more information about the MSM certification policy.
