Overview

This course is designed for educators and education professionals seeking the skills and tools to succeed in dynamic international project environments. It supports professionals who are already managing projects, those looking to enter the international education project management field, and individuals preparing for the Project Management Professional (PMP)® exam offered by the Project Management Institute. Participants will learn core project management principles and practical strategies to plan, lead, and deliver education projects more effectively across diverse contexts. By strengthening core project management competencies, learners will increase their effectiveness, confidence, and professional marketability.

Why Should I Take This Course?

Learning Objectives

This course will cover the fundamentals of the lifecycle of education projects, from planning to execution. You will learn to: 

• Lead an international education project from beginning to end

• Design an international education project for success

• Identify education project objectives

• Manage stakeholders (donors, governments, communities, and staff) 

• Create a project plan and schedule 

• Identify and manage risk

• Design and control budgets

• Motivate and lead your project team 

• Manage a team to execute project plans

• Close out projects and use lessons learned to improve your project management skills

Learning Outcomes 

After completing this course participants will be able to:  

• Understand the necessary elements of successful international education project management 

• Understand the importance of each element, and how to approach it in a real-world context 

• Develop practical plans for implementation of a management strategy in a real-world context 

• Build skills aligned with the Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification, the global standard for project management excellence offered by the Project Management Institute.

Course Format

This course is delivered over 12 weeks through live online classes held on Sundays, beginning March 8, 2026 via Zoom. Each session will run for two hours and will include lectures and interactive class discussions. While recordings will be made available, active attendance is expected. Participants will complete weekly individual and group assignments and collaborate in groups on sample projects. Participants should possess a stable internet service to reduce disruption to learning.

Course content is provided by CE International through a partnership with the Global Center for Innovation and Learning.

Training Structure

Training includes twelve (12) two-hour online modules, one per week

• Module 1: Project Definition and Setting Scope of Work

• Module 2: Role of Project Manager and other Key Staff 

• Module 3: Project Time/Resource Allocation 

• Module 4: Precedence Relationships of Project Parts

• Module 5: Project Sequencing

• Module 6: Staffing/Skill Identification, Utilization, and Evaluation

• Module 7: Cost Estimating, Budgeting, and Controlling

• Module 8: Communications within the Project Team and to External Stakeholders

• Module 9: Project Documentation

• Module 10: Quality Evaluation, Testing, and Reporting

• Module 11: Project Procurement and Contracting

• Module 12: Risk Management and Reduction and Project Post-Mortem(s)

Offline Study & Project Implementation

• One hour of offline study per week for Modules 1-6

• Two hours of offline implementation per week for Modules 7-12

Course Materials

• All materials will be provided in electronic format, including ebooks and PowerPoints.

• Class recording will be available within 24 hours of each course session.

• A private WhatsApp group will be created for registered participants. A link to join the group will be sent with registration confirmation. This group will serve to connect with classmates and trainers for discussion and questions.

Professional Development Credit

Professional development credit, also known as Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are offered for completing this course through CE International. CE International is accredited by the International Association of Continuing Education and Training (IACET). Please note, although this is not university affiliated credit, CEUs are internationally valued and recognized and earning CEU credits can be placed on your CV. There is no additional fee for earning CEUs. More information will be provided after registration.

Registration Fees