Exams & Certificates
Become anProject Manager
Project DPro provides project managers with the skills needed to deliver effective, transparent results to donors and communities. The courses and certifications are valuable to all development professionals, from people who work with the communities to project and program managers.
Why Project DPro?
– Provides a comprehensive and participatory approach to project management.
– Common and contextualized vocabulary and framework specifically for managing development projects.
– Develops professionals’ understanding of the value of a standard project management language and tools.
– Provides a practical toolkit that can be adapted to any organizational project environment.
– Enhances professionals’ ability to deliver projects on time, on budget, and within scope.
Why Become Certified?
In an industry that relies upon projects to complete its work, a certification helps ensure that project managers are ready to effectively manage their projects around the world. The PM4NGOs certifications are internationally recognized and serve as an evidence of acquired skills and competences.
Project DPro FOUNDATION Certification
The Project DPro Foundation certification (level 1) is intended for those new to project management, those with experience working in a project-based environment who are looking for a refresher, and for experienced project managers who are new to working in the international development sector.
Requirements: there are no professional or knowledge prerequisites to take the Project DPro Exam. However, candidates must have basic IT knowledge (use a computer, access emails, browse and fill out an online assessment).
The goal of the Project DPro Foundation is to:
- confer a professional certification status for project managers in the sector
- provide certification and learning resources that are comprehensive, accessible and appropriate to professionals working in the sector
- integrate content that is contextualized to the international development sector with other internationally-recognized certifications.
The examination is available on-line at the PM4NGOs Exams Platform and requires candidates to demonstrate that they know and understanding content of the Project DPro Guide. The exams are multiple choice with 75 questions. The pass mark is 65% – or 49 correct answers. There is no ‘negative’ marking so an incorrect answer does not lose you marks.
As of October 1, 2022, all DPro Exams are open book with a duration of 2h (120 minutes). Please check our FAQ to check what an open-book exam is.
The learning objectives for the Project DPro Foundation examination are found in the Appendix of the Project DPro Guide.
Project DPro Foundation Pricing
Exams have the same composition, content, and recognition regardless the price. The different prices have been set to benefit local and community-based organizations, students, and volunteers. PM4NGOs implement auditing processes periodically, requesting proof of status (e.g., student card) of candidates who selected local or in-country organization pricing.
Important note: All exams are valid for 1 (one) year after purchasing. Fees are non-refundable once the candidate starts the exams, regardless if te candidate completes or not the exam.
Local* Organizations / Professionals
- Staff of national or local NGOs* with a single office, community-based, with local implementation of projects and programs
- Students
- Volunteers
* Local NGOs are community-based organizations, grassroots-oriented, located in remote locations or urban peripherical impoverished area, with a single office, not connected to other organizations as an affiliate, a subsidiary, or as the same corporation or other legal entity.
In-Country Organizations / Professionals
- National/local based staff of International/Global Organizations
- Consultants managing projects in a single country
- Companies with offices in a single country
Global Organizations / Professionals
- HQ-based staff of NGOs with offices, projects and/or programs in multiple countries
- International consultants
- Companies with international / global presence
- Staff of multi-lateral and bi-lateral agencies
Continuing
Project DPro PRACTITIONER Certification
The Practitioner Certification is not an exam. It is an activity based examination that allow a continuing professional development. Activities are designed to be performed over a period of time (not a few hours or even same day).
It Provides a comprehensive and participatory approach to project management.
Project DPro Practitioners are professionals actively engaged with project management in the development, humanitarian and social sectors. The Practitioner Certificate is evidence that you can apply project management best practise to your work through Project DPro. As a professional, you will continue to improve your knowledge and skills, and endeavour to pass on your experience to others. For that reason, you are required to committing to the PM4NGOs Core Values by signing the DPro Practitioners Code of Conduct and Ethics.
To become a Project DPro Practitioner you need to have passed the Foundation examination for Project DPro Foundation (PMD Pro 1) and demonstrate your ability to apply and analyze the contents of the guide.
Requirements: in order to becoming a Project DPro Practitioner, the candidate must first achieve the Project DPro Foundation. Other certifications are not accepted to replace the Project DPro Foundation.
Becoming a member of the DPro+ platform is the first step to becoming a practitioner. There you will find ongoing self-learning opportunities and curated content for continuous development. DPro+ is also the site where certified Project DPro and Program DPro professionals can meet to connect with each other and learn about job and mentoring opportunities. There are forums with postings from people in the humanitarian and development sectors, and links to regular PM4NGOs webinars and activities.
When you decide to pursuit your Practitioner Certification, you will need to register and complete activities from the 3 learning sections: Professional Development, Informal Learning, and Giving Back.
You can purchase your Project DPro practitioner at the PM4NGOs Exam Platform or through one of our Training Partners that offer the mentoring and certification.
For that reason, once you successfully develop all practitioner activities and have them approved by PM4NGOs or one of its Training Partners, it will required to sign PM4NGOs Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, and the Practitioners Code of Conduct.
If you need any additional information or support, please contact our team at dpropractitioner@pm4ngos.org.
Project DPro PRACTITIONER Pricing
Single / Unique Price
- All countries and organizations / professionals
- To become a Project DPro Practitioner you need to have passed the Project DPro Foundation examination and demonstrate your ability to apply and analyze the contents of the Guide
- The certification is not an exam, but an activity based process
Read more about the process, download the Activity Log and its Guidance, and access resources at the DPro+ Platform
Important note: All exams are valid for 1 (one) year after purchasing.
Become a Project Manager with
The MEAL DPro certification is targeted at practitioners at all levels who wish to demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental aspects of MEAL systems and activities needed by all practitioners in development contexts. The MEAL DPro Certification is designed for all program and project management staff with MEAL-related responsibilities. The certification exam is taken on-line and requires test-takers to demonstrate that they know and understand the content of the MEAL DPro Guide.
Why MEAL DPro ?
Strong Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) is critical to project success.
- Monitoring is the continuous and systematic collection and analysis of data about project progress and changes in the project context.
- Evaluation is the user-focused assessment of an ongoing or completed project’s design, implementation and results.
- Accountability is a commitment to respond to and balance the needs of all project stakeholders (including beneficiaries, donors, partners and the organization itself).
- Learning is about embedding processes for internal reflection – using data and raising questions to make smarter project decisions.
When taken together, these four components are the basis of a MEAL system. Each component is both independent and inter-related. It is helpful to consider them as puzzle pieces, each having its unique place and purpose. But, in order to create a functioning MEAL system, these pieces must be aligned, connected, and work together.
Why Become Certified?
In an industry that relies upon projects to complete its work, a certification helps ensure that project managers are ready to effectively manage their projects around the world. The PM4NGOs certifications are internationally recognized and serve as an evidence of acquired skills and competences.
MEAL DPro Certification
The MEAL DPro certification exam is available on-line at the PM4NGOs Exams Platform. The certification requires the candidate to successfully complete the MEAL DPro certification examination. The 75-question examination is taken on-line and requires test-takers to demonstrate that they know and understand the content of the MEAL DPro Guide. The pass mark is 65% – or 49 correct answers. The learning objectives for the MEAL DPro examination are found in the Appendix of the guide.
As of October 1, 2022, all DPro Exams are open book with a duration of 2h (120 minutes). Please check our FAQ to check what an open-book exam is.
MEAL DPro Pricing
Exams have the same composition, content, and recognition regardless the price. The different prices have been set to benefit local and community-based organizations, students, and volunteers. PM4NGOs implement auditing processes periodically, requesting proof of status (e.g., student card) of candidates who selected local or in-country organization pricing.
Important note: All exams are valid for 1 (one) year after purchasing. Fees are non-refundable once the candidate starts the exams, regardless if te candidate completes or not the exam.
Local* Organizations / Professionals
- Staff of national or local NGOs* with a single office, community-based, with local implementation of projects and programs
- Students
- Volunteers
* Local NGOs are community-based organizations, grassroots-oriented, located in remote locations or urban peripherical impoverished area, with a single office, not connected to other organizations as an affiliate, a subsidiary, or as the same corporation or other legal entity.
In-Country Organizations / Professionals
- National/local based staff of International/Global Organizations
- Consultants managing projects in a single country
- Companies with offices in a single country
Global Organizations / Professionals
- HQ-based staff of NGOs with offices, projects and/or programs in multiple countries
- International consultants
- Companies with international / global presence
- Staff of multi-lateral and bi-lateral agencies
Become anProgram Manager
Program DPro is the definitive certification to learn and confirm you have the skills to help realize non-governmental organizations’ (NGOs) ambitions through exemplary program management.
Please note that, in order to take Program DPro exam, we strongly recommend becoming Project DPro (PMD Pro) certified, as the Program DPro guide and exam refer to many of the Project DPro content.
Why Become Certified?
In an industry that relies upon projects to complete its work, a certification helps ensure that project managers are ready to effectively manage their projects around the world. The PM4NGOs certifications are internationally recognized and serve as an evidence of acquired skills and competences.
Program DPro Certification
The Program DPro Foundation certification is intended for those with experience working in a project/program-based environment who are looking for program level best practices and tools contextualized to the international development sector.
The Program DPro Foundation aims to provide evidence of your ability to:
- perform as a fully-fledged program manager – able to offer leadership to project managers and their teams
- align projects with the goals and overarching strategy of an organization
- deliver high quality humanitarian, development and environmental programs
- conquer the challenge of coordination, creating synergies between projects and maximizing impact of programs
- thrive in a dynamic sector – able to innovate with solutions that allow country and regional teams to be responsive
- play an essential contributing role in helping NGOs address poverty, disease, violence, social injustice, environmental degradation and humanitarian disaster
The examination is available on-line at the PM4NGOs Exams Platform and requires candidates to demonstrate that they know and understanding content of the Program DPro Guide. The exams are multiple choice with 75 questions. The pass mark is 65% – or 49 correct questions. There is no ‘negative’ marking so an incorrect answer does not lose you marks.
As of October 1, 2022, all DPro Exams are open book with a duration of 2h (120 minutes). Please check our FAQ to check what an open-book exam is.
The learning objectives for the Program DPro Foundation examination are found in the Appendix of the Program DPro Guide.
Program DPro Pricing
Exams have the same composition, content, and recognition regardless the price. The different prices have been set to benefit local and community-based organizations, students, and volunteers. PM4NGOs implement auditing processes periodically, requesting proof of status (e.g., student card) of candidates who selected local or in-country organization pricing.
Important note: All exams are valid for 1 (one) year after purchasing. Fees are non-refundable once the candidate starts the exams, regardless if te candidate completes or not the exam.
Local* Organizations / Professionals
- Staff of national or local NGOs* with a single office, community-based, with local implementation of projects and programs
- Students
- Volunteers
* Local NGOs are community-based organizations, grassroots-oriented, located in remote locations or urban peripherical impoverished area, with a single office, not connected to other organizations as an affiliate, a subsidiary, or as the same corporation or other legal entity.
In-Country Organizations / Professionals
- National/local based staff of International/Global Organizations
- Consultants managing projects in a single country
- Companies with offices in a single country
Global Organizations / Professionals
- HQ-based staff of NGOs with offices, projects and/or programs in multiple countries
- International consultants
- Companies with international / global presence
- Staff of multi-lateral and bi-lateral agencies
Become a Project Manager with
The Finance DPro (FMD Pro) certification improves the financial management skills of non-financial managers – running projects for development and humanitarian organizations. This supports the goal of maximizing the impact of these organizations’ endeavours. The certification focuses on several unique factors which impact the way finances in international development and relief projects.
Why Finance DPro (FMD Pro)?
The content of the Finance Pro (FMD Pro) is tools-focused and designed to provide actionable learning. Increased consistency and quality in professional development will translate into increased consistency and quality service delivery to communities.
Why Become Certified?
In an industry that relies upon projects to complete its work, a certification helps ensure that project managers are ready to effectively manage their projects around the world. The PM4NGOs certifications are internationally recognized and serve as an evidence of acquired skills and competences.
Finance DPro Certification
The Finance DPro (FMD Pro) certification exam is available on-line at the PM4NGOs Exams Platform. The certification requires the candidate to successfully complete the Finance DPro certification examination. The 75-question multiple-choice examination is taken on-line and requires test-takers to demonstrate that they know and understand the content of the Finance DPro Guide. The pass mark is 65% – or 49 correct answers. The learning objectives for the Finance DPro examination are found in the Appendix of the guide.
As of October 1, 2022, all DPro Exams are open book with a duration of 2h (120 minutes). Please check our FAQ to check what an open-book exam is.
Finance DPro Pricing
Exams have the same composition, content, and recognition regardless the price. The different prices have been set to benefit local and community-based organizations, students, and volunteers. PM4NGOs implement auditing processes periodically, requesting proof of status (e.g., student card) of candidates who selected local or in-country organization pricing.
Important note: All exams are valid for 1 (one) year after purchasing. Fees are non-refundable once the candidate starts the exams, regardless if te candidate completes or not the exam.
Local* Organizations / Professionals
- Staff of national or local NGOs* with a single office, community-based, with local implementation of projects and programs
- Students
- Volunteers
* Local NGOs are community-based organizations, grassroots-oriented, located in remote locations or urban peripherical impoverished area, with a single office, not connected to other organizations as an affiliate, a subsidiary, or as the same corporation or other legal entity.
In-Country Organizations / Professionals
- National/local based staff of International/Global Organizations
- Consultants managing projects in a single country
- Companies with offices in a single country
Global Organizations / Professionals
- HQ-based staff of NGOs with offices, projects and/or programs in multiple countries
- International consultants
- Companies with international / global presence
- Staff of multi-lateral and bi-lateral agencies
