Understanding of finance in projects is an essential skill for all staff, from assistants to project managers, that often decide if a project will achieve its objectives or not.
Effective managers of the finance of projects understand the values and impact of effective budgeting techniques, ensuring sufficient internal and external controls are in place to document project expenses, and how to report on project finances to donors, auditors, and organizational management.
Finance Management for Development (FMD) is an impactful course and certification that helps development sector professionals demonstrate their understanding of finances, controls, and management of expenses in the development project context. Materials and curriculum in the FMD program are customized for those working in the humanitarian and donor-funded context, to build skills in accurate financial reporting, tracking, management, and control, to ensure project finances are understood, effectively managed, and transparently managed.
FMD Pro Course Objectives:
- Gain knowledge and real-life application and experience in project financial management, uniquely suited for the development and humanitarian sector
- Develop the skills in developing budgets, understanding project financial summaries, and basic donor reporting
- Learn about the role, value, and application of internal controls and audit functions to prevent misuse, fraud, negligence, and financial loss in development projects
Who should attend the course?
- Project and Program Managers with a role in developing, managing, and reporting on the budgets of the projects or programs they manage
- Professionals in the development sector who want to know more about how money and funding is managed in development projects
- New professionals or fresh graduates interested in the field of development and humanitarian work and looking to stand out in applications by demonstrating financial knowledge and skills.
Why take the course at Amideast?
- Amideast is a registered training and testing organization for the (FMD Pro) curriculum
- Amideast provides a custom designed training manual
- Amideast provides a printed copy of the Finance Management for Development Body of Knowledge in English for all participants.
FMD Course Schedule
| Start Date | End Date | Training Timing | Training Days | F2F / Online | Course Fees |
| November 17, 2024 | Dec 03, 2024 | 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. | Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays | Face-to-Face | JOD 235 |
For more information on the Finance Management for Development (FMD Pro) course, please contact Amideast Jordan jordan@amideast.org.
