Alalamia Diploma in NGO Management
Designed for the realities of humanitarian and development work, this diploma covers how NGOs are run, how projects are designed and delivered, and how results are measured and reported to donors. Participants also learn to write strong proposals, mobilise resources and build inclusion into every stage of a programme, with preparation for the PMD Pro certification along the way.
Programme and project officers, M&E staff, grants and finance officers, and coordinators in local and international NGOs, as well as graduates seeking a career in the development sector.
What you receive: Alalamia Diploma in NGO Management, plus preparation for the Project Management for Development Professionals (PMD Pro) certification exam. Exam fees are separate and paid to the exam provider.
- Explain how NGOs are governed and managed and apply sound organisational practices
- Plan and manage development projects through their full life cycle and prepare for the PMD Pro exam
- Design monitoring and evaluation frameworks with clear indicators and data collection plans
- Write competitive proposals and plan fundraising and resource mobilisation activities
- Manage project budgets, prepare donor financial reports and apply gender and inclusion principles in programme design
The courses, in order
150 training hours · 7 courses
- Foundation
NGO Management Essentials
NGO & Development Management
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Project Management for Development Professionals (PMD Pro) Exam Preparation
NGO & Development Management
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Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)
NGO & Development Management
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Proposal Writing for Donors and Grants
NGO & Development Management
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Fundraising and Resource Mobilisation
NGO & Development Management
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NGO Financial Management and Donor Reporting
NGO & Development Management
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Gender and Social Inclusion in Programmes
NGO & Development Management
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How the diploma runs
Run as evening or weekend cohorts in Damascus, as live online classes, or privately for a single organisation's staff. The programme takes roughly 14 to 16 weeks. The capstone is a complete project proposal with a logical framework, M&E plan and budget, prepared for a realistic donor call and assessed by the trainer, alongside focused exam preparation.
International certifications it prepares you for
Exam fees are separate and paid to the exam provider.
Questions and answers
An Alalamia diploma is our own award. It shows that you completed a planned programme of several courses with us, passed its practical assessments and met the attendance requirement. An international certification is awarded by the vendor or awarding body after you pass its official exam. Many of our diplomas prepare you for such a certification, but the certification itself is earned through that exam, not through the diploma.
No. The diploma fee covers training and course materials. Exam fees are separate and are paid directly to the exam provider. We will tell you which exam applies and what it involves. Many exams can be sat at our Authorised Test Centre for Pearson VUE and Prometric in Mazzeh, and we confirm the exact exam before you book.
Yes. You can start with the first course of a diploma and continue at your own pace, or take a single course on its own. Each completed course earns an Alalamia certificate, and the courses you complete count towards the diploma if you decide to finish it later.
Yes, instalments are possible and are agreed in writing before you start. Quotes are given in writing in US dollars. Payment is made at our office and you always receive a receipt. Your place is confirmed once your registration form is complete and we have received the first payment or agreed instalment.
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