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
Next date
18 September 2019 Registration closed 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.
18 September 2019
(Registration closed)
22 January 2020
(23)
Next date
24 September 2019 4 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.
24 September 2019
(4)
14 January 2020
(17)
Next date
25 September 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.
25 September 2019
27 November 2019
29 January 2020
25 March 2020
Next date
25 September 2019 6 available spaces
This course supports experienced campaigns and advocacy specialists to improve the strategic clarity and effectiveness of their work.
25 September 2019
(6)
15 January 2020
(17)
Next date
1 October 2019 13 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.
1 October 2019
(13)
4 February 2020
(15)
Next date
2 October 2019 9 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.
2 October 2019
(9)
5 February 2020
(18)
Next date
3 October 2019 12 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.
3 October 2019
(12)
6 February 2020
(18)
Next date
8 October 2019 6 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.
8 October 2019
(6)
9 March 2020
(18)
Next date
10 October 2019 7 available spaces
This intermediate level course will help you transform your organisation's performance when bidding for and delivering DFID contracts.
Next date
18 September 2019 Registration closed 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.
18 September 2019
(Registration closed)
22 January 2020
(23)
Next date
25 September 2019 6 available spaces
This course supports experienced campaigns and advocacy specialists to improve the strategic clarity and effectiveness of their work.
25 September 2019
(6)
15 January 2020
(17)
Next date
4 November 2019 13 available spaces
This one-day course will introduce the principles and approaches of monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning that underpin good quality programme planning and implementation.
4 November 2019
(13)
10 February 2020
(18)
Next date
5 November 2019 15 available spaces
Improve and strengthen your skills and learn more about designing and adapting different approaches and methods for monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL).
5 November 2019
(15)
11 February 2020
(18)
Next date
7 November 2019 18 available spaces
This practical, one-day course gives you a thorough grounding in a range of participatory monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL) methods, tools and approaches.
7 November 2019
(18)
13 February 2020
(17)
Next date
11 November 2019 16 available spaces
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.
Next date
12 November 2019 7 available spaces
Provides a clear conceptual overview and very practical guidance on designing a simple, user friendly and useful impact assessment process.
Next date
1 October 2019 13 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.
1 October 2019
(13)
4 February 2020
(15)
Next date
2 October 2019 9 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.
2 October 2019
(9)
5 February 2020
(18)
Next date
3 October 2019 12 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.
3 October 2019
(12)
6 February 2020
(18)
Next date
8 October 2019 6 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.
8 October 2019
(6)
9 March 2020
(18)
Next date
10 October 2019 7 available spaces
This intermediate level course will help you transform your organisation's performance when bidding for and delivering DFID contracts.
Next date
30 October 2019 16 available spaces
Building relationships is crucial to successful fundraising from trusts and foundations and this course shows you how.
Next date
14 November 2019 15 available spaces
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.
Next date
18 November 2019 13 available spaces
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.
Next date
19 November 2019 available spaces
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.
Next date
24 September 2019 4 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.
24 September 2019
(4)
14 January 2020
(17)
Next date
25 September 2019 6 available spaces
This course supports experienced campaigns and advocacy specialists to improve the strategic clarity and effectiveness of their work.
25 September 2019
(6)
15 January 2020
(17)
Next date
3 December 2019 12 available spaces
This course quickly brings you up to speed with the most important global issues and emerging debates in international development.
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.
Next date
14 October 2019 11 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.
14 October 2019
(11)
2 March 2020
(17)
Next date
16 October 2019 14 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.
16 October 2019
(14)
4 March 2020
(18)
Next date
18 October 2019 Registration closed available spaces
This programme enables you to achieve an internationally recognised project management qualification tailored to the international development and humanitarian sectors.
18 October 2019
(Registration closed)
21 November 2019
(16)
6 March 2020
(17)
Next date
14 November 2019 15 available spaces
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.
Next date
2 December 2019 17 available spaces
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.
Next date
3 December 2019 12 available spaces
This course quickly brings you up to speed with the most important global issues and emerging debates in international development.
This programme enables you to achieve PMD Pro level 2 - an internationally recognised project management qualification tailored to the international development and humanitarian sectors. Delivered in-house for your organisation.
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.
Next date
25 September 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.
25 September 2019
27 November 2019
29 January 2020
25 March 2020
Next date
29 October 2019 18 available spaces
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.
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.
This bespoke workshop equips boards of trustees to meet their responsibilities for safeguarding. Delivered in-house for your organisation.
Next date
25 November 2019 8 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.
25 November 2019
(8)
16 March 2020
(18)
Next date
27 November 2019 5 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
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.
This bespoke workshop equips boards of trustees to meet their responsibilities for safeguarding. Delivered in-house for your organisation.
Delivery
Face-to-face
We run a great series of courses from our training centre in London.
In-house
Our experts can deliver tailored training all over the world.
Online
We offer online learning programmes and materials.
Excellent content and highly experienced and knowledgeable trainer.
Liz Allen, ORBIS UK
Standard training course prices
Band 1
Non-members
- One day course
- £420
- Two day course
- £730
Band 2
Bond members >£2M annual spend
- One day course
- £310
- Two day course
- £520
Band 3
Bond members <£2M annual spend
- One day course
- £200
- Two day course
- £310
* 10% off if you book 8 weeks in advance; 5% off 3 or more bookings.
Contact us for special discounts if you're a student or unemployed.
10%
off if you book early*
5%
off multiple bookings*
