Become an internationally certified Project Manager
Project DPro provides project managers the skills needed to deliver effective, transparent results to donors and communities. The courses and certifications are valuable to all development professionals, from the field staff 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 project management standard 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 becoming 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.
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 is an open-book exam.
The learning objectives for the Project DPro Foundation examination are found in the Appendix of the Project DPro Guide.
To become a Project DPro Practitioner you need to have passed the Foundation examination for Project DPro (PMD Pro 1) and demonstrate your ability to apply and analyze the contents of the Guides.
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 become 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 offers the mentoring and certification.
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.
For that reason, once you successfully develop all practitioner activities and have them approved by PM4NGOs or one of its Training Partners, it is 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.
Exams Guidance
Check the answers to frequently asked questions and download the exam system guidance.
Practice
Take the free Project DPro practice exam available at PM4NGOs website or access our Sample Exams Platform
Pricing/Purchase
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Training Organizations
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Continuing learning
Join the DPro+ community and engage with other certified Project Managers