DTALK offers more than 20 short term training courses on a wide range of development and management topics at different levels. Dtalk is supported by Irish Aid and runs 1 - 4-day trainings throughout the year. The schedule includes foundation courses for individuals new to the development field as well as continuous professional development training for more experienced individuals.
Any individual working with a Civil Society Organization from the Irish Development Sector or going to work in the field under the aegis of such an organization is welcome to attend these trainings at a subsidized rate, which is €40 per day per participant until end of April and it will be €50 per day as of May 2011.
February
Learn to Debrief Effectively within…a Critical Incident Stress Management Framework(1 – 3)
Advocacy and Policy Influencing (15 – 17)
Sustainable Livelihoods and Poverty Reduction Strategies(28 – 3 March)
March
Evidence Based Planning…Baselines, Needs Assessment(8 – 9)
Introduction to Aid Effectiveness(22)
Planning – Applying the Logical Framework(23 – 25)
Introduction to Monitoring and Evaluation(29 – 31)
April
Financial Management and Project Funding + Budget Mgt(5 – 7)
Outcome Mapping *(11 – 12)
Creative Facilitation(12 – 14)
Proposal Development(28 – 29)
May
Understanding HIV in Development & Community Responses(10 – 12)
Introduction to the Dóchas Code of Conduct on the Use of Images & Messages(16)
Applying the Dóchas Code of Conduct on the Use of Images & Messages(17)
Initial Preparation for Working in the South(17 – 20)
June
EU Proposal Development *(14 – 16)
Climate Change and Development…Impact, Responses and Policy(15 – 17)
Working with the Media(21 – 23)
July
Child Protection(4 – 6)
August
Advocacy and Policy Influencing (29 – 31)
September
Financial Management and Project Funding + Budget Mgt(6 – 8)
Supporting Southern Advocacy *(14 – 15)
Understanding HIV in Development & Community Responses(14 – 16)
Outcome Mapping *(20 – 21)
October
Evidence Based Planning…Baselines, Needs Assessment(4 – 5)
Introduction to Aid Effectiveness(18)
Planning – Applying the Logical Framework(19 – 21)
November
Child Protection(7 - 9)
Creative Facilitation(15 – 17)
Introduction to Monitoring and Evaluation(16 – 18)
Advanced Monitoring and Evaluation(21 – 23)
December
Working with the Media(30 Nov – 2)
Initial Preparation for Working in the South(6 – 9)
Proposal Development(14 – 15)
For Further Information Contact: Website:
Catherine Behan,Telephone + 353 (0)1 406
Up-to date course fees are available online. If you need information about your eligibility, please contact Dtalk office.
The above dates are subject to change, please confirm with Dtalk office or consult the website
* - New training course in 2011
Course Calendar: February – December 201114.02.11