Training

Learn new skills and develop cutting-edge expertise with our highly practical training.

We’ve been developing the careers of professionals in the international development sector for over 20 years through our engaging courses.

Our new Building inclusive cultures course, starting on 18 November 2021, enables participants to gain a deeper understanding of equity, diversity and inclusion within the international development sector and explore practical strategies and ways of working that support the creation of inclusive environments in their organisation.

Our training is online

We are committed to supporting your learning and development when all of us are having to find new ways of working through the Covid-19 pandemic. We're delivering all our courses online through Zoom and our exciting new Bond learning platform.

We’ve redesigned our face-to-face programmes to ensure your learning needs are still met. Our online courses include live sessions (using Zoom), as well as individual and group activities. We work hard to make sure you get the same level of interaction and facilitator support as you would in our training room. You’ll work in breakout rooms, use case studies, co-create documents, and even take part in role plays – all online.

We can also deliver any of our courses bespoke for your organisation. Contact [email protected] for more information.

Check out our frequently asked questions for more information on our training. Or contact us to find out more about the type of training we offer.

List of training by theme

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Developing an advocacy strategy

Next date

29 November 2021 to 2 December 2021 Registration closed

available spaces

This course showcases the role that effective advocacy and campaigns can play in influencing change. It will take you through the process of developing an advocacy strategy and how to make choices about the appropriate approach for your organisation.

Upcoming dates

29 November 2021 (Registration closed)

Good safeguarding practice

Next date

17 January 2022 to 21 January 2022 18

available spaces

This course will equip you to develop a robust approach to safeguarding in your organisation, including recommended policies, appropriate reporting and response procedures and improved ability to meet statutory and donor requirements.

Upcoming dates

17 January 2022 (18)

Project Management (Project DPro Foundation) Certification

Next date

24 January 2022 to 11 March 2022 13

available spaces

This programme enables you to achieve an internationally recognised project management qualification tailored to the international development and humanitarian sectors.

Upcoming dates

25 October 2021 (Registration closed)

24 January 2022 (13)

Managing safeguarding investigations

Next date

24 January 2022 to 28 January 2022 19

available spaces

This course equips you to manage investigations into safeguarding concerns, with practical guidance on developing risk assessments & terms of reference, appointing an investigation team, managing stakeholder relationships & the reporting proc

Upcoming dates

24 January 2022 (19)

Powerful storytelling and ethical content gathering

Next date

27 January 2022 to 3 February 2022 7

available spaces

Learn how to source, create and share compelling stories from your programmes ethically and respectfully.

Upcoming dates

27 January 2022 (7)

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Introduction to monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning

Next date

1 February 2022 to 4 February 2022 23

available spaces

Introduces the principles and approaches of monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL) that underpin programme planning and implementation.

Upcoming dates

1 February 2022 (23)

Tools and methods for monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning

Next date

7 February 2022 to 9 February 2022 16

available spaces

Gain practical experience in using a range of participatory tools and approaches for monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL).

Upcoming dates

7 February 2022 (16)

Planning and practice in monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning

Next date

14 February 2022 to 18 February 2022 23

available spaces

Learn how to design and set up a monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL) system for your project or programme.

Upcoming dates

14 February 2022 (23)

FCDO contracts essentials

Next date

21 February 2022 to 23 February 2022 9

available spaces

With donors channelling more and more funds through competitive tenders, this course provides an introduction to commercial contracting with FCDO to increase the chances of success from your first application.

Upcoming dates

21 February 2022 (9)

Introduction to monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning

Next date

1 February 2022 to 4 February 2022 23

available spaces

Introduces the principles and approaches of monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL) that underpin programme planning and implementation.

Upcoming dates

1 February 2022 (23)

Tools and methods for monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning

Next date

7 February 2022 to 9 February 2022 16

available spaces

Gain practical experience in using a range of participatory tools and approaches for monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL).

Upcoming dates

7 February 2022 (16)

Planning and practice in monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning

Next date

14 February 2022 to 18 February 2022 23

available spaces

Learn how to design and set up a monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL) system for your project or programme.

Upcoming dates

14 February 2022 (23)

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Theory of change essentials online

This interactive, facilitated online course prepares you to develop a quality theory of change for your programme or organisation which meets industry-recognised quality standards as well as donors requirements.

Impact assessment and evaluation

Provides a clear conceptual overview and very practical guidance on designing a simple, user friendly and useful impact assessment process.

FCDO contracts essentials

Next date

21 February 2022 to 23 February 2022 9

available spaces

Upcoming dates

21 February 2022 (9)

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Putting value for money into practice

Next date

28 February 2022 to 18 March 2022 16

available spaces

This online course will build your confidence and skills in using VFM techniques when designing and implementing programmes and reporting back to institutional donors.

Upcoming dates

28 February 2022 (16)

FCDO contracts in more depth

Next date

28 March 2022 to 30 March 2022 22

available spaces

This intermediate level course will help you transform your organisation's performance when bidding for and delivering FCDO contracts.

Upcoming dates

28 March 2022 (22)

Developing an advocacy strategy

Next date

29 November 2021 to 2 December 2021 Registration closed

available spaces

Upcoming dates

29 November 2021 (Registration closed)

Powerful storytelling and ethical content gathering

Next date

27 January 2022 to 3 February 2022 7

available spaces

Learn how to source, create and share compelling stories from your programmes ethically and respectfully.

Upcoming dates

27 January 2022 (7)

Introduction to international development

Next date

22 March 2022 to 25 March 2022 17

available spaces

This online course quickly brings you up to speed with the big picture of international development and gives you a good grounding in the history, key actors and principles which underlie development work.

Upcoming dates

22 March 2022 (17)

Theory of change essentials online

Project Management (Project DPro Foundation) Certification

Next date

24 January 2022 to 11 March 2022 13

available spaces

This programme enables you to achieve an internationally recognised project management qualification tailored to the international development and humanitarian sectors.

Upcoming dates

25 October 2021 (Registration closed)

24 January 2022 (13)

Powerful storytelling and ethical content gathering

Next date

27 January 2022 to 3 February 2022 7

available spaces

Learn how to source, create and share compelling stories from your programmes ethically and respectfully.

Upcoming dates

27 January 2022 (7)

Putting value for money into practice

Next date

28 February 2022 to 18 March 2022 16

available spaces

This online course will build your confidence and skills in using VFM techniques when designing and implementing programmes and reporting back to institutional donors.

Upcoming dates

28 February 2022 (16)

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Managing the project cycle

Next date

1 March 2022 to 11 March 2022 22

available spaces

Find out all you need to know about how to plan, run and manage an international development project, with a specific focus on the practical planning and implementation phases.

Upcoming dates

1 March 2022 (22)

Project design: the logical framework approach

Next date

14 March 2022 to 18 March 2022 17

available spaces

This course will take you step by step through the process of creating a logframe. You will get to grips with the logic, learn how to write useful indicators and think about how to verify them.

Upcoming dates

14 March 2022 (17)

Introduction to international development

Next date

22 March 2022 to 25 March 2022 17

available spaces

Upcoming dates

22 March 2022 (17)

Theory of change essentials online

IATI publishing essentials

This course is for organisations receiving funds where IATI is a requirement. It gives participants the skills needed to publish data effectively and efficiently to any donor.

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Building inclusive cultures

Next date

24 February 2022 to 10 March 2022 17

available spaces

Gain a deeper understanding of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) and explore practical strategies and ways of working within the international development context.

Upcoming dates

18 November 2021 (2)

24 February 2022 (17)