Introduction
Projects are how development groups oversee their work. These initiatives are meant to assist in finding solutions to issues impacting the target populations. The ability of development organizations to deliver project results successfully and efficiently will determine how these communities' well-being changes.
The purpose of this course is to enhance professionals' project management skills in the context of the development industry. The participants' contextualized, balanced, all-encompassing, and flexible skill sets will help to boost the efficacy and efficiency of initiatives in the development sector.
Target Participants
This course is intended for project-based development professionals, those new to the field of project management and development, and professionals looking to advance their project management careers.
Course duration
5 Days |
What you will learn
By the end of the course you will be able to:
- Direct and coordinate project team to successfully complete a development project.
- Recognize contextual issues in project management that are specific to the development sector.
- Recognize the project life cycle in the context of development projects.
- Design an effective project focused on the needs of the beneficiaries.
Course Outline
Introduction to Project Management
- What is a project?
- What is Project Management?
- The triple constraint triangle
- Project Managers role and competency areas
- Project lifecycle
Identification and Design Phase
- Context Analysis
- Needs Analysis
- Problem and Objective Analysis
- Project Intervention Logic
- Theory of Change
- Project Design using Logical Framework
- Stakeholder Analysis
The Set Up and Planning Phase
- Stakeholder Management Plan
- Project Implementation Plan
- Project Management and Governance Structure
- Risk Management Plan
- M&E Plan
- Project Financial Plan
Implementation Phase
- Launching the Project
- Managing Project Implementation
- RACI Matrix
- Project Tracking and Adjustment
- Managing Issues and Risks
Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)
- M&E processes in project phases
- Change and schedule control
- Data Collection for Monitoring
- Progress Reporting in Project Management
- Project Evaluation
End - of - Project Transition Phase
- Types of Transitions
- Planning for closure
- Administrative and Financial Closure
- Project Learning
- Evaluation
Project Management Disciplines
- Scope Management
- Time Management
- Resource Management
- Risk Management
- Justification Management
GENERAL NOTES
- Our seasoned instructors, who have years of experience as knowledgeable professionals in their different fields of work, will be teaching this course. The course is presented through a combination of hands-on exercises, classroom instruction, group projects, and case studies.
- Participants receive instruction manuals and extra reading materials.
- Participants who complete this course successfully will receive a certificate.
- We can also provide this as a custom course to address the needs of the entire organization. Contact us at training@dealsontrainers.org to learn more.
- DEALSON TRAINERS IN NAIROBI, KENYA will host the training.
- The training charge includes the cost of tuition, training supplies, lunch, and the training location.
- Upon request, we may arrange for our participants' lodging and transportation to the airport.
- Before the training begins, payment must be made to our bank account. Payment confirmation should be emailed to training@dealsontrainers.org.