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. 1,294 people from 32 countries improved their knowledge through our training in 2018.

Our expert trainers deliver courses at the Bond training centre or online. We also offer bespoke charity training courses delivered in-house at your organisation’s office.

Learn about funding, project management, advocacy, leadership, monitoring and evaluation, and safeguarding.

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

IATI data publishing

Next date

27 November 2019

available spaces

Bringing together Bond’s expertise in IATI and Humentum’s experience in online learning, this 2-week online course supports you to publish to the IATI data standard.

Upcoming dates

27 November 2019

29 January 2020

25 March 2020

Project budgeting essentials

Using practical examples, learn how to plan, develop, monitor and report on a budget for funding proposals and projects, keep track of grants from multiple donors and monitor your cash flow.

Introduction to international development

This course quickly brings you up to speed with the most important global issues and emerging debates in international development.

DFID contracts essentials - in Washington DC

We've partnered with Humentum to run our popular DFID contracts essentials in Washington DC. It gives you the tools needed to confidently apply for funds through competitive tenders.

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Theory of change essentials

Learn what a theory of change is and work through the key stages in developing one. Discover key principles, apply best practice and understand how it complements other planning and accountability processes.

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Putting value for money into practice

This one-day introduction to value for money will build your confidence and skills of using VFM techniques when designing programmes and preparing proposals and budgets for institutional donors.

Impact assessment and evaluation

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

Managing safeguarding investigations

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

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.

Theory of change essentials

Impact assessment and evaluation

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

How change happens: demonstrating the impact of your advocacy

Next date

15 January 2020 10

available spaces

This course supports experienced campaigns and advocacy specialists to improve the strategic clarity and effectiveness of their work.

Upcoming dates

15 January 2020 (10)

Theory of change essentials online

Next date

22 January 2020 22

available spaces

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.

Upcoming dates

22 January 2020 (22)

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Introduction to monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning

Next date

10 February 2020 18

available spaces

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

Upcoming dates

10 February 2020 (18)

Planning and practice in monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning

Next date

11 February 2020 15

available spaces

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

Upcoming dates

11 February 2020 (15)

Tools and methods for monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning

Next date

13 February 2020 15

available spaces

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

Upcoming dates

13 February 2020 (15)

DFID contracts essentials - in Washington DC

We've partnered with Humentum to run our popular DFID contracts essentials in Washington DC. It gives you the tools needed to confidently apply for funds through competitive tenders.

DFID contracts in more depth - in Washington DC

We have partnered with Humentum to run our popular intermediate-level DFID contracts course in Washington DC. Take this after DFID contracts essentials to transform your organisation's performance when bidding for and delivering DFID contracts.

Putting value for money into practice

This one-day introduction to value for money will build your confidence and skills of using VFM techniques when designing programmes and preparing proposals and budgets for institutional donors.

Fundraising from institutions: preparing winning proposals

Get expert advice on what different donors require, learn how to match your objectives to theirs and gain practical experience by appraising elements of a proposal from a donor perspective.

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Fundraising from foundations

Next date

29 January 2020 14

available spaces

Building relationships is crucial to successful fundraising from trusts and foundations and this course shows you how.

Upcoming dates

29 January 2020 (14)

DFID essentials: funding mechanisms, policies and priorities

Next date

4 February 2020 12

available spaces

Essential preparation for those new to working with DFID. Discover DFID's key priorities, expectations and funding mechanisms and find out how to prepare for successful DFID relationships.

Upcoming dates

4 February 2020 (12)

DFID proposal writing: preparing a high-scoring DFID application

Next date

5 February 2020 12

available spaces

This practical course equips you with the essential skills and knowledge to write a strong funding proposal that fully meets DFID’s priorities and requirements.

Upcoming dates

5 February 2020 (12)

DFID grant management

Next date

6 February 2020 18

available spaces

This course equips you with the skills and knowledge to manage your DFID grant effectively. Learn how to approach the contracting phase, ensure robust compliance and reporting and maintain a positive relationship with DFID.

Upcoming dates

6 February 2020 (18)

DFID contracts essentials

Next date

9 March 2020 18

available spaces

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

Upcoming dates

9 March 2020 (18)

Introduction to international development

This course quickly brings you up to speed with the most important global issues and emerging debates in international development.

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Developing an advocacy strategy

Next date

14 January 2020 11

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

14 January 2020 (11)

How change happens: demonstrating the impact of your advocacy

Next date

15 January 2020 10

available spaces

This course supports experienced campaigns and advocacy specialists to improve the strategic clarity and effectiveness of their work.

Upcoming dates

15 January 2020 (10)

UK corridors of power

Next date

31 December 2022

available spaces

Get a clear understanding of how UK policy is made and put into practice, with expert guest speakers providing an inside perspective on who to target and how to influence the political process.

Upcoming dates

31 December 2022

Introduction to international development

This course quickly brings you up to speed with the most important global issues and emerging debates in international development.

Putting value for money into practice

This one-day introduction to value for money will build your confidence and skills of using VFM techniques when designing programmes and preparing proposals and budgets for institutional donors.

Project budgeting essentials

Using practical examples, learn how to plan, develop, monitor and report on a budget for funding proposals and projects, keep track of grants from multiple donors and monitor your cash flow.

Woman deciding where to place a post-it note on a categorised flipchart

Managing the project cycle

Next date

2 March 2020 17

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

2 March 2020 (17)

Project design: the logical framework approach

Next date

4 March 2020 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

4 March 2020 (17)

Project Management (PMD Pro) Level 1 Certification

Next date

6 March 2020 14

available spaces

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

Upcoming dates

6 March 2020 (14)

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Innovation essentials

Next date

31 December 2022

available spaces

Get to grips with the key principles and stages of innovation, and practice using innovation techniques that can be incorporated into your organisation’s work to help you develop new and better solutions. Delivered in-house for your organisation.

Upcoming dates

31 December 2022

IATI data publishing

Next date

27 November 2019

available spaces

Bringing together Bond’s expertise in IATI and Humentum’s experience in online learning, this 2-week online course supports you to publish to the IATI data standard.

Upcoming dates

27 November 2019

29 January 2020

25 March 2020

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.

Safeguarding governance for boards of trustees

Next date

31 December 2022

available spaces

This bespoke workshop equips boards of trustees to meet their responsibilities for safeguarding. Delivered in-house for your organisation.

Upcoming dates

31 December 2022

Promoting a culture of respect: Sexual harassment prevention

Next date

31 December 2022

available spaces

Provides participants with the skills and resources to promote a culture of respect in their organisation and develop customised sexual harassment prevention training programmes. Delivered in-house for your organisation.

Upcoming dates

31 December 2022

Managing safeguarding investigations

Good safeguarding practice

Next date

16 March 2020 14

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

16 March 2020 (14)