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. 1,665 people from 32 countries improved their knowledge through our training in 2019.

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. Up to December 2020, we’ll be delivering all our in-person courses online through 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.

To support you further during this time of change, we have reduced the cost of courses by 20% until December. The price shown on the course page includes this discount.

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

18 January 2021 to 20 January 2021 22

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

18 January 2021 (22)

Good safeguarding practice

Next date

25 January 2021 to 29 January 2021 12

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

25 January 2021 (12)

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Introduction to monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning

Next date

1 February 2021 to 4 February 2021 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 2021 (23)

Project Management (Project DPro Foundation) Certification

Next date

8 February 2021 to 26 March 2021 21

available spaces

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

Upcoming dates

8 February 2021 (21)

Planning and practice in monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning

Next date

8 February 2021 to 12 February 2021 20

available spaces

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

Upcoming dates

8 February 2021 (20)

Managing safeguarding investigations

Next date

15 February 2021 to 19 February 2021 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

25 November 2020 (Registration closed)

15 February 2021 (19)

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Managing the project cycle

Next date

22 February 2021 to 5 March 2021 23

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

22 February 2021 (23)

Tools and methods for monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning

Next date

24 February 2021 to 26 February 2021 20

available spaces

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

Upcoming dates

24 February 2021 (20)

Powerful storytelling and ethical content gathering

Next date

4 March 2021 to 11 March 2021 13

available spaces

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

Upcoming dates

4 March 2021 (13)

Introduction to monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning

Next date

1 February 2021 to 4 February 2021 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 2021 (23)

Planning and practice in monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning

Next date

8 February 2021 to 12 February 2021 20

available spaces

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

Upcoming dates

8 February 2021 (20)

Tools and methods for monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning

Next date

24 February 2021 to 26 February 2021 20

available spaces

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

Upcoming dates

24 February 2021 (20)

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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.

How change happens: demonstrating the impact of your advocacy

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

FCDO contracts essentials

Next date

8 March 2021 to 10 March 2021 22

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

8 March 2021 (22)

FCDO contracts in more depth

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

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Putting value for money into practice

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

DFID grant management

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.

DFID proposal writing: preparing a high-scoring DFID application

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.

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Fundraising from foundations

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

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.

Developing an advocacy strategy

Next date

18 January 2021 to 20 January 2021 22

available spaces

Upcoming dates

18 January 2021 (22)

Powerful storytelling and ethical content gathering

Next date

4 March 2021 to 11 March 2021 13

available spaces

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

Upcoming dates

4 March 2021 (13)

Introduction to international development

Next date

29 March 2021 to 31 March 2021 23

available spaces

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

Upcoming dates

29 March 2021 (23)

How change happens: demonstrating the impact of your advocacy

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

Theory of change essentials online

Project Management (Project DPro Foundation) Certification

Next date

8 February 2021 to 26 March 2021 21

available spaces

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

Upcoming dates

8 February 2021 (21)

Managing the project cycle

Next date

22 February 2021 to 5 March 2021 23

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

22 February 2021 (23)

Powerful storytelling and ethical content gathering

Next date

4 March 2021 to 11 March 2021 13

available spaces

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

Upcoming dates

4 March 2021 (13)

Project design: the logical framework approach

Next date

15 March 2021 to 19 March 2021 24

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

15 March 2021 (24)