Deliver Development Projects On Time, On Budget, On Purpose
Development projects often run behind schedule, over budget, or drift from the outcomes they were funded to achieve — not for lack of effort, but for lack of a structured project management approach.
This five-day workshop gives project staff a practical, donor-aware project management toolkit — from design and planning through implementation, risk management, and close-out — built specifically for the development sector.
Who Should Attend
Designed for staff who plan, coordinate, or deliver development projects.
What You Will Walk Away With
Structured Project Design
Translate a project idea into a clear, fundable plan of action.
Practical Work Planning
Build realistic work plans, budgets, and timelines that hold up in the field.
Confident Risk Management
Identify and manage the risks most likely to derail development projects.
Stronger Project Delivery
Leave with tools for tracking progress and closing projects out well.
5-Day Curriculum
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1 Foundations of Project Management +
- Core project management concepts for the development sector
- The project lifecycle from design to close-out
2 Project Design & Planning +
- Logical frameworks and theories of change
- Work planning, budgeting, and scheduling
3 Implementation & Monitoring +
- Tracking progress against plans and indicators
- Adaptive management when things change
4 Risk & Stakeholder Management +
- Identifying and mitigating common project risks
- Managing donors, partners, and communities
5 Close-Out & Practicum +
- Project close-out and lessons-learned processes
- Applied group exercise using a real project scenario
Delivery Methodology
A practical, participant-centered approach designed for busy development professionals.
One fee. Everything covered.
Travel and accommodation are arranged separately by participants; AAI can advise on options on request.
- Morning tea/snacks (10am)
- Buffet lunch daily
- Bottled water throughout
- Course writing materials
- Afternoon coffee (4pm)
- Certificate of completion
Training trusted across the continent and beyond
Asset Africa Institute specializes in the research, design, and delivery of high-quality, affordable training for development professionals worldwide — built around real organizational challenges, not theory for its own sake.
Organizations that have trusted AAI include:
World Resources Institute · Catholic University of Mozambique · National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) · ACALISE, Uganda · WIOMSA · Help-ev.de, Zimbabwe · FCA-Kenya · Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia · FHI360, Burundi · GAIN, Pakistan · Moi University, Kenya · The Development Fund, Ethiopia/Somalia · eHealth, Nigeria · JRS, Thailand · SEND Sierra Leone · CABTAL, Cameroon · TOCH, South Sudan · CHA, Malawi · LEAP-RE (EU–AU Energy Partnership) — among tens of others.
Questions, answered
Who should attend this workshop?
Project and program staff who plan, coordinate, or deliver development projects, plus managers who oversee them.
When and where does it take place?
17–21 August 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya.
What does the USD 475 fee cover?
Tuition, daily meals and refreshments, course materials, and a certificate of completion. Travel and accommodation are arranged separately.
Is this in person or online?
This workshop is delivered in person in Nairobi, Kenya.
Will I receive a certificate?
Yes — every participant who completes the workshop receives a certificate from Asset Africa Institute.
How do I register?
Click "Reserve Your Seat" to complete the short form, or contact our Training Coordinator directly. Seats are limited and confirmed on a first-come basis.