Project Management Monitoring And Evaluation With MS Projects Course

INTRODUCTION

Project monitoring and evaluation (M&E) is the very cornerstone of reporting requirements under many projects being implemented across the globe. Consistent and quality reports require that M&E systems are strengthened to sufficient levels that allows for thorough analysis of findings, cross learning and measuring impact of project interventions.

DURATION

5 days

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• To introduce the project cycle and identify the issues necessary for planning
• To use Microsoft Project Software for Project Planning and Monitoring
• To prepare evaluation designs and how to document change
• To produced and share reports with stakeholders
• Understand the concept of effective project monitoring and evaluation
• Understand strategies and techniques for monitoring and evaluating projects
• Prepare monitoring and evaluation systems & plans
• Implement the monitoring and evaluation systems & plans

TOPICS TO BE COVERED

• Project Management Overview
• Project Management Framework
• Project Management Processes
• Introduction to monitoring & evaluation
• The concept of effective Project M&E & Results-Based Management (RBM)
• Setting project objectives & targets that facilitates effective M&E
• Project cycle and project planning
• Organizing the project’s human resources
• The logical framework as a project design/M&E tool
• Tools, methods and approaches facilitating M&E
• Tools, methods and approaches facilitating M&E
• Results-based & participatory M&E
• Evaluations, learning and improvement
• Communicating and Reporting M&E finding
• Practical group exercises
• Recap& closure
• Use of MS Project as a project management and monitoring tool
• Introduction to MS Project
• Critical Path Method
• Start Screen, Project Workspace, Backstage View and Touch Mode
• Options
• Schedule Options and Change Working Time
• Creating Work Breakdown Structure
• Setting Up Tasks
• Setting Up Resources
• Assigning Resources
• Milestones
• Costs
• Finalizing the Project Plan
• Tracking
• Earned Value Analysis
• Customizing Microsoft Project
• Bonus Section: Earned Value Management

Closure

Methodology
This instructor led training course is delivered using a blended learning approach and comprises of presentations, guided sessions of practical exercise, web based tutorials and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience, working as professional and trainers in these fields.

All facilitation and course materials will be offered in English. The participants should be reasonably proficient in English.

Accreditation

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with a certificate of participation.

 Training venue

The training is residential and will be held at the Livecode Technologies Training Centre in Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, lunch, and study visits.

All participants will additionally cater for their, travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

 Accommodation

Accommodation is arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training Officer.

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Training fee

The course fee is KES 70,000.00 or USD 1000.00 exclusive of VAT. The course fees covers the course tuition, training materials, two (2) break refreshments, lunch and study visits. Participants will cater for their travel and accommodation costs.

Payment

Payment should be transferred to Livecode Technologies account through bank on or before the course starting date.

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Tailor- Made

This scheduled course can also be tailored for your organization. To find out how our tailor-made training can help your organization, contact our team through This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Please Note: The program content shown here is for guidance purposes only. Our continuous course improvement process may lead to changes in topics and course structure.