
Course Description
Project Development and Management from a Gender Perspective is a course designed to equip learners with the knowledge and skills needed to develop and manage projects through a gender-sensitive lens. This course examines the impact of gender on project development, implementation, and management, and provides strategies for ensuring that gender is integrated into every aspect of the project cycle. The course covers topics such as gender analysis, gender-responsive planning, monitoring and evaluation, and stakeholder engagement.
Participants will learn how to identify and analyze gender issues, develop strategies to address them, and implement gender-responsive programs and projects. They will also learn how to design and implement effective monitoring and evaluation systems to ensure that gender considerations are integrated throughout the project cycle.
This course is ideal for development practitioners, project managers, and individuals interested in working in the field of gender and development. By the end of the course, participants will have a solid understanding of how to develop and manage gender-responsive projects that promote gender equality and women’s empowerment.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the key concepts of gender analysis and gender mainstreaming, and how they relate to project development and management.
- Develop skills in identifying and analyzing gender-based disparities in project design, implementation, and evaluation.
- Learn how to incorporate gender-sensitive indicators and data collection methods in project planning, monitoring, and evaluation.
- Explore the role of gender in leadership, team dynamics, and stakeholder engagement, and how to promote gender equality and social inclusion in project outcomes.
- Analyze the intersectionality of gender with other dimensions of social inequality, such as race, class, and ethnicity, in the context of project development and management.
- Apply the principles of gender analysis and gender mainstreaming in project design, management, and evaluation, and contribute to more equitable and sustainable development outcomes.
Target Audience
The course on Project Development and Management from a Gender Perspective is designed for professionals working in the field of international development, including project managers, program officers, consultants, and researchers. It is also relevant for policymakers and practitioners seeking to incorporate a gender perspective into their work. Participants who have a background in gender studies, social sciences, or international development are particularly suited for this course. The course is appropriate for both novice and experienced professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills in project development and management with a gender perspective.
Technical Requirement
To participate in this online course, participants will need a reliable internet connection and a computer, laptop, or mobile device. The course will be hosted on Global Human Rights Leadership Training Institute platform, which participants will access using their web browser. The platform is compatible with most modern web browsers, such as Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Safari. Additional technology requirements will be communicated to participants in advance if necessary.
Award of the Certificates
Participants, who successfully complete all course requirements, including assignments and assessments, will be awarded a certificate of completion in Project Development & Management from a Gender Perspective. The certificate will highlight the skills and knowledge gained in the course, providing valuable recognition of the participant’s achievements.
Course Fee
The course fee for is US$300. Limited partial scholarships are available for participants from developing countries who demonstrate financial need. Details on the partial scholarship application process will be provided upon registration.
Duration/Time Commitment
This course is designed to be flexible for busy professionals. The course has duration of 50 hours, which can be completed over a period of four (4) weeks. Participants will have access to the course materials and assignments 24/7 and can complete the coursework at their own pace. Additionally, there is a possibility of an extension if required. This flexibility allows participants to balance their work and personal commitments while still benefiting from the course.
Application Procedure
Interested participants can register for this course by filling out an online application form at https://justicegroup.org/submit-your-application-form/ or request an application form from email: applications@justicegroup.org. The application deadline is 24th June 2025, while payment is due on 25th June 2025. Once accepted, participants will be provided with payment details, and payment must be made before the participant can start the course.
Further inquiries about the course may be sent to: applications@justicegroup.org OR global4learning@gmail.com.
Curriculum
- 8 Sections
- 56 Lessons
- 35 Weeks
- Course Overview4
- Introduction to Project Development and Management9
- 2.1Introduction30 Minutes
- 2.2Definition, key terms, and core concepts of project management
- 2.3Origin and meaning of the word “Project”30 Minutes
- 2.4The concept of project management30 Minutes
- 2.5What project management is NOT30 Minutes
- 2.6Project manager roles and responsibilities
- 2.7Summary of key learning points
- 2.8Key takeaways
- 2.9Assignment – 1
- Fundamental Project Concepts and Elements10
- 3.1Introduction30 Minutes
- 3.2Project Management30 Minutes
- 3.3Project processes30 Minutes
- 3.4Project life cycle30 Minutes
- 3.5Project management systems30 Minutes
- 3.6Five basic project management concepts30 Minutes
- 3.7Project-based organizational structure30 Minutes
- 3.8Summary of key learning points
- 3.9Key takeaways
- 3.10Assignment 2
- Project Development Methodologies12
- 4.1Introduction30 Minutes
- 4.2Traditional methodologies in project management
- 4.3Agile methodologies in project development
- 4.4Lean and six sigma in project development
- 4.5Hybrid approaches in project development mothodologies
- 4.6Choosing the right project management methodology
- 4.7Developing your own methodology
- 4.8Steps in managing your projects30 Minutes
- 4.9Methodologies with a gender perspective
- 4.10Summary of key learning points
- 4.11Key takeaways
- 4.12Assignment – 3
- Mainstreaming Gender into Project Development and Management9
- 5.1Introduction
- 5.2Basic concept of gender equality
- 5.3Ways and means of reducing gender inequality in a project
- 5.4Gender perspectives at different stages of a project
- 5.5Gender analysis in pre-project planning
- 5.6Gender equality and project stages
- 5.7Summary of key learning points
- 5.8Key takeaways
- 5.9Assignment 43 Days
- Mainstreaming Gender into Project Monitoring and Evaluation10
- 6.1Introduction
- 6.2Gender-sensitive monitoring
- 6.3Gender-sensitive indicators and disaggregation
- 6.4Gender-sensitive evaluation
- 6.5Managing gender-sensitive evaluation phases
- 6.6Key gender-sensitive evaluation criteria & questions
- 6.7Project monitoring and evaluation framework
- 6.8Summary of key learning points
- 6.9Key takeaways
- 6.10Assignment 53 Days
- Effective Project Management and Fundraising9
- Final Assessment1