Get a Bioforce diploma at your own pace

Are you interested in the “Humanitarian Programme Manager” diploma course but unable to attend this several-week-long training programme?

Or have you already participated in one of our open training courses and would now like to hone your skills further?

The “Humanitarian Programme Manager” diploma course consists of 6 open training courses, followed by a 6-month workbased learning in the field with an NGO. A “Coordinateur de projet de la solidarité internationale” diploma is then awarded by the Bioforce Institute: this level I qualification (equivalent to a five-year higher education diploma) is registered by the French National Record of Professional Qualifications.

You can now get this diploma at your own pace by spreading out the training courses over up to 4,5 years:

Attend the 6 competency-based open training courses (3 years to attend all 6 courses): Introduction to the aid sector, Managing people and organizations, Managing programmes and projects, Managing security, Managing finance and funding, Training of trainers for the aid sector
Go out on a 6-month workbased learning in the field with an NGO (within 18 months following the end of the last course you attend)

The diploma that is awarded to you in the end is the exact same as the one awarded to participants of the “regular” diploma course.

Frequently Asked Questions.

What requirements are there?

The number of participants is limited. You also need to make sure you meet the training prerequisites for each course you wish to attend: please check out each modules’ training worksheet for further information (location, dates, prerequisites, programme, number of participants…).

Please note that you cannot attend all 6 open training courses during the same year. Should you wish to attend all 6 courses running, you are then requested to apply directly to the Humanitarian programme manager diploma course.

I’ve already participated in one of these open training courses and I would now like to attend the others in order to get the diploma: is this too late?

Not at all. You are welcome to attend just one of these open training courses before you decide whether you with to attend more of them.

How do I apply?

Please fill in one online application form for each open training course you wish to attend.
Our team then selects applicants based on the training prerequisites (as mentioned in the training worksheet).

Should these open training courses be taken in a specific order?

No, you are absolutely free! You can attend the 6 open training courses in the order you want, as long as you meet each course’s requirements. Please note that the 6-month workbased learning in the field with an NGO has to be done last, after all 6 courses have been completed and within 18 months following the end of the last course you attend.

What is the evaluation procedure?

Individual open training courses are not subject to official certification. However, an individual assessment test is organized at the end of each course. Trainees must score a minimum grade of 10 out of 20 to obtain a certificate of professional competence. Should you fail this test, please note that it won’t be possible to retake it. You should then attend the training course once again (meaning that you would need to apply and pay the training fees once more), in order to retake the test. The evaluation of the 6-month workbased learning in the field with an NGO is conducted by the employing international aid organization and through your written assignment report: you can then meet the jury that awards diplomas.

What is this 6-month workbased learning in the field with an NGO?

This 6-month period is required to validate the diploma. It complements the training period at the Bioforce Centre and enables you to carry out your job role and reach the required level of managerial responsibility.

What? An assignment in the field. The job description must be approved by the Bioforce Institute.
When? This assignment lasts for 6 months. You must start this assignment within 18 months following the end of the last course you attend.
Where? In the field, abroad, in a context of international aid.
Employing organization? An international aid organization/agency.
Contract? Employee or paid volunteer, depending on your profile and your employing organization.

The evaluation of this work assignment is conducted by the employing international aid organization and through your written assignment report.

When do jurys take place?

Twice a year, in April and November.

How can I pay for these open training courses?

Payment of the course training fee is requested before the beginning of each open training course. You cannot be registered until you complete payment of the training fee.
Individual fees are detailed in each course’s worksheet.

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