This certification serves as a standalone that shows you possess the knowledge and skills to write a complete project proposal. The certification is also a good the basis for any further specialisation that you may want to pursue in project and programme cycle management.

Organizations rely on their staff to develop and implement projects in their respective areas of specialization while they often lack this specific skill. The project management skill is a key competence that enables organisations to mobilise funding and act for change through well designed and managed project. This certification programme contributes to closing the skills gap in the development sector.

After all, a well-written project document is the first step in ensuring project success, and is the best entry point for fundraising and partnership building.

• Identify project opportunities for an organization
• Use a set of tools and techniques to identify, design, plan, and budget projects
• Use Artificial Intelligence responsibly and effectively to enhance your project design and writing skills
• Develop a full project document and mobilize resources
• Identify potential partnerships for your project

The certification programme is organised in a blended modality. It includes a distance learning phase followed by a one-week workshop in Turin on the United Nations Campus under the umbrella of the 2026 Development Cooperation Academy.

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Once participants have completed the workshop, they will then work remotely with the assistance of an expert on a final project and receive their certification. The entire programme consists of approximately 70 hours of learning.

Moreover:

• Project design skills are essential for development professionals.
• Employers who sponsor participants will receive ready-to-use project documents.
• Participants receive a professional certificate attesting to their project design skills.
• The programme is designed and delivered by project management experts and practitioners.
• Participatory activities include self-guided modules, an online forum, practical assignments, coaching and tutoring.
• Participants receive permanent access to the Project Design Toolkit.

• Upon successful completion of the Academy, participants receive a Certificate of Achievement in their chosen discipline.
• This certificate shows that you have fulfilled all assignments, knowledge tests and other prerequisites to a minimum standard.
• The complete effort amounts to 70 hours of learning.
• The certificate is a digital certificate which is protected by block-chain technology and can be displayed on social media.