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October 2027 · Kigali

Certified Project Management Professional

5 Days of practical, facilitator-led professional training in Kigali, Rwanda — 11–15 Oct 2027. Certificate of completion awarded by the Global Leadership Institute.

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Dates11–15 Oct 2027
Duration5 Days
VenueKigali, Rwanda
InvestmentUSD 1,250KES 163,750 @ 131

Programme Objective

This programme is designed to equip participants to plan, control and deliver projects that finish on scope, on schedule and within budget. Over 5 days participants work through the practices that experienced practitioners actually use — not theory alone — and leave with methods, checklists and a personal action plan they can apply immediately on return to work.

Programme Benefits

For the organisation

  • Capability built in the people already accountable for the work, rather than bought in repeatedly
  • Consistent methods and shared vocabulary across the team, reducing rework and disagreement
  • Fewer costly errors in certified project management professional through recognised professional practice
  • Evidence of staff development for regulators, funders, auditors and tender pre-qualification
  • A participant action plan the organisation can hold them to after the programme

For the individual

  • Practical competence that is immediately usable in the current role
  • A recognised GLI certificate that is verifiable and strengthens a professional profile
  • Confidence in the judgement calls the role requires, not just the procedures
  • A peer network from other organisations facing the same problems
  • Course materials and job aids to refer to long after the training ends

Who Should Attend

  • Project and programme managers
  • Project team members and coordinators
  • M&E, planning and implementation staff
  • Managers sponsoring or overseeing projects
  • Professionals preparing for the responsibilities covered by this programme

Comprehensive Course Outline

Delivered over 5 days through facilitation, worked examples, group exercises and case discussion drawn from Rwandan and regional organisations.

Day 1

  • Project, programme and portfolio: what differs and why it matters
  • Scoping: requirements, exclusions and the business case

Day 2

  • Work breakdown, estimating and realistic scheduling
  • Budgeting, cost control and earned value in practice

Day 3

  • Risk identification, response and the risk register that is used
  • Stakeholder mapping, communication and governance

Day 4

  • Procurement and contract interfaces on a project
  • Execution control: variance, change and escalation

Day 5

  • Monitoring, evaluation and evidence of benefit
  • Closure, handover, lessons learned and benefits realisation

Certification

Participants who complete the programme receive a Global Leadership Institute Certificate of Completion in Certified Project Management Professional, issued in the participant's own name and verifiable through GLI. The Global Leadership Institute is NITA accredited and ISO 21001:2025 certified, and its certifications are recognised across the region. Participants seeking a full professional designation can progress to the related GLI certification programme.

Enrolment & Payment

How to enrol

  • Complete the registration form or contact us directly
  • Pay online by card below, or request an invoice for bank transfer
  • Joining instructions and venue details follow on confirmation
  • Groups of three or more: contact us first for the group rate

Fee: USD 1,250 (KES 163,750) per participant — covers tuition, materials, certificate, refreshments and lunch.

Pay online

Enter the participant email, then pay securely by card. A receipt is issued immediately.

Fee is USD 1,250, charged in Kenyan Shillings at KES 163,750 (rate: 1 USD = KES 131).

Prefer an invoice or bank transfer? Contact us and we will raise one for your finance office.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who should attend the Certified Project Management Professional training?

This programme is designed for project and programme managers, project team members and coordinators and others listed in the Who Should Attend section. No prior certification is required.

Where and when does it run?

It runs in Kigali, Rwanda on 11-15 Oct 2027 over 5 days. Venue details and joining instructions are sent on confirmation of payment.

What does the fee cover?

USD 1,250 (KES 163,750 at 1 USD = KES 131) per participant covers tuition, the full course materials pack, certificate of completion, and refreshments and lunch on each training day. Travel and accommodation are not included.

Is there a group discount?

Yes. Organisations enrolling three or more participants on the same programme receive a discount. Contact us before paying so the correct invoice is raised.

What certificate do participants receive?

A Global Leadership Institute certificate of completion, issued in the participant’s name and verifiable through GLI. GLI is NITA accredited and ISO 21001:2025 certified.

Can this be delivered in-house for our team?

Yes. Every calendar programme can be run in-house at your premises, tailored to your sector and systems, usually at lower cost per participant for groups above eight.

Need this for a whole team?

Every calendar programme can be delivered in-house at your premises, tailored to your sector, systems and cases.

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