ORGANIZATIONAL TRAINING
Responsible Project Manager (RPM) Certification
Training for new and existing RPMs and other project managers
WHAT IS RPM CERTIFICATION
The RPM Certification has been created by PATH to ensure
that all new and newly promoted RPMs have a consistent
orientation and introductory training experience. The
certification consists of two parts; two online orientation
courses and two in-person classes. The entire certification is
intended for new RPMs or other staff within the
organization that manages projects but do not the RPM
designation.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND RPM CERTIFCATION
All new RPMs should complete their certification within
their first six months of employment with PATH whenever
possible.
Online courses - The online orientation courses are
available through PATHwise and are open to all PATH staff
interested in learning more about the RPM role and
responsibilities. It is required of all staff completing the full
RPM Certification. The courses can be requested either by
the staff member or his or her performance leader.
In-person classes – Additional staff may also attend the inperson classes when extra space is available. Performance
Leader approval is required prior to registering. Any travel
required to attend the classes must be provided by the
program directly or through the training reserve fund.
Exceptions also require HR approval.
ONLINE ORIENTATION COURSES
The orientation program gives new RPMs basic information
required to get oriented to PATH and their projects and
prepare for the in-person class. It is intended to be
completed in the employee’s first 30-90 days. The online
lessons include:

RPM Course One – Finding Your Way: Understanding
the RPM Role at PATH
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RPM Course Two – Financial and Subagreement
Monitoring for RPMs at PATH

Harvard ManageMentor v10 - Team Leadership (high
bandwidth) - or - Harvard ManageMentor - Leading a
Team (low band-width)
IN-PERSON RPM BASICS AND LEADING TEAMS AT PATH
CLASSES
The in-person RPM training is divided into two one-day
classes: RPM Basics and Leading Teams at PATH.
RPM Basics provides an overview of the unique PATH
specific roles and responsibilities of the RPM throughout
the project life cycle from pre-proposal to project close-out.
The course also provides hands on experience with unique
PATH project and financial tracking tools that help RPMs
stay on track and on budget.
Leading Teams at PATH explores key concepts that team
leaders must understand to be successful. The class uses a
series of activities to illustrate and explore the challenges of
teamwork in a safe learning environment.
OFFERED GLOBALLY THROUGHOUT THE YEAR
The 2012 training calendar is still being created. Below are
tentative times and dates:

Vietnam – March 12 & 13

India - March 19 & 20

Seattle – April 10 & 11 (see PATH Training Calendar
for Q3/Q4)

Nairobi – week of May 28 (tentative)
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT
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Africa – HR Regional Business Partner
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Asia - HR Regional Business Partner
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India – HR Regional Business Partner
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Washington DC – HR Regional Business Partner
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All other inquiries – PATHwise Administrator
COST SHARE INFORMATION
When travel is required, HR covers the cost of lodging and
M&IE and program funds cover other travel costs. Training
reserve fund may be available to assist with travel expenses.
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NEW AND NEWLY PROMOTED RPMS
ORIENTATION (FIRST 90 DAYS)
BASIC TRAINING (FIRST SIX MONTHS)
FURTHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Required - Online Orientation Courses Available
Through PATHwise
Required – In-person
In-person courses:
Leading Teams at PATH – PATH Training calendar
RPM Certification courses:


Finding Your Way: Understanding the RPM Role at
PATH
Financial and Subagreement Monitoring for RPMs at
PATH
M&E courses

Introduction to M&E

Developing an M&E Framework
RPM Certification courses: (offered regionally
throughout the year and normally scheduled on
concurrent days) - PATH Training calendar
Online courses on PATHwise

Basics class – 1-day class
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Leading Teams at PATH – 1-day class

Ninth House – Resolving Interpersonal Issues
Harvard ManageMentor Series:
Note: v10 courses require high bandwidth. Low bandwidth
options available under same title unless noted.
Required – Online Available Through PATHwise
(within first year)
o
o
M&E courses:

Essentials for Designing and Managing Research and
Evaluation at PATH
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Evaluation and Design at PATH

Sampling 101 (2 parts): Sample Selection and
Sample Size

Data Analysis (coming in 2012)

Reporting (coming in 2012)
Elective or job specific
Elective or job specific

Research Ethics Committee Orientation – PATHwise

USAID Training curriculum – Training calendar

Research Determination Committee Orientation –
PATHwise
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Human Participant Training – xoxo@path.org
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Human Participant Training – xoxo@path.org
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USAID Training curriculum – Training calendar
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Managing Upward v10
Decision Making v10/Making Business
Decisions
o Time Management v10/Managing Your Time
o Project Management v10
o Goal Setting v10/Setting Goals
o Running a Meeting
o Writing Skills v10/Writing for Business
Cegos:
o Project Management Essentials
o Identifying Your Communication Styles
o Improving Communication by Adapting to
Others
o The 3 Pillars of Interpersonal Excellence
o Project Planning
o Drawing Up a Project Budget
o Anticipating Project Risks
o The Project Framework
o Writing Techniques
o Balancing the Dual Roles of People Manager
and Technical Expert
o Developing an Interpersonal Communication
Strategy
o Effective Decision Making
MindLeaders – Business Ethics
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EXPERIENCED RPMS (18+ MONTHS EXPERIENCE)*
FURTHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (ADDITIONAL CLASSES FROM LISTED ABOVE)
Online courses on PATHwise:


Ninth House
o Situational Leadership
o Optimizing Team Performance
o Virtual Teams
Harvard Management Mentor Series
Note: v10 courses require high bandwidth. Low bandwidth options available under same
title unless noted.
o
o
o
o
o
Leading and Motivating v10
Persuading Others v10
Coaching v10
Delegating v10
Feedback Essentials v10/Giving and Receiving Feedback
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
Difficult Interactions v10/Managing Difficult Interactions
Retaining Employees v10/Retaining Valued Employees
Team Leadership 10/ Leading a Team
Team Management v10/Keeping Teams on Target
Virtual Teams v10
MindLeaders
o Coaching Series
o Communicating with Power Series
o Teams that Work Series
Cegos
o Becoming a Manager/Coach
o Managing Action Plans in Teams
ADVANCED RPMS (24+ MONTHS EXPERIENCE)*
FURTHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (ADDITIONAL CLASSES FROM LISTED ABOVE)
In-person courses:
PATH’S Leadership Development Program – in-person class through invitation only.
Online courses on PATHwise:

Ninth House - High Impact Hiring

Harvard Management Mentor Series
o Hiring
o Negotiating
o Process Improvement
o Strategic Thinking
o Strategy Execution
Cegos – Creating a Vision of the Future

Online courses from eCornell:
Taught by Cornell faculty scheduled over a 2-week period
o Introduction to Project Leadership Project Teams: Mining Collective Intelligence
o Dealing with Difference
o Earned Value Management
o Influence Without Authority
o Conflict Resolution
o High Performance Leadership
o Establishing Momentum: Managing Structure, Resources, and Performance
o Sustaining Momentum: Motivating Through Vision, Culture, and Political Agility
o Preparing for Negotiations
o Tactics and Skills for Negotiating
o The Coaching Mindset for Engaging and Developing Others
o The Coaching Process for Engaging and Developing Others
* Currently there are no training requirements for Experienced and Advanced RPM
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