RFP: Online Course Development

Project Background and Context

***RFP deadline has been extended to April 5th***

Mercy Corps has been rolling out Project D Pro (formerly PMD Pro) trainings since 2011. This has primarily been through the utilization of self-taught modules provided by LINGOS and then Humentum and hosted on Mercy Corps’ internal Learning Management System. In parallel Mercy Corps has been implementing their own bespoke exclusively face to face PM@MC (Program Management at Mercy Corps) trainings. These face to face trainings focus more on application of the knowledge and skills developed by individuals through the Project D Pro but through more of a collaborative team lens. As PMD Pro was updated to Project D Pro and the PM@MC evolved there is now a lack of alignment between Project D Pro and PM@MC, both in terms of learning pathways and content. The introduction of Program D Pro has further exacerbated this.    

Mercy Corps is seeking a provider to develop an on-line internally facilitated package of project and program management courses for Mercy Corps and partner staff. This package should include and create a clear pathway between Project D Pro, Program D Pro and Mercy Corps’ internal PM@MC Program Management training materials. Each element of this course should be able to be taken in isolation or as part of a suite of trainings.  

Important Mercy Corps policies and procedures should be included in the Project and Program D Pro content, but not in a way that replaces content required to sit the respective exams. This should be light touch and only where it adds value for the learner.  
Mercy Corps requires a provider, who has detailed knowledge of Project and Program D Pro, ideally has already created Project and Program D Pro online content that can be adapted quickly and can advise on appropriate learning methodology and options to be utilized throughout.