Training on Project Management for Development Professionals

INTRODUCTION

Development organizations manage their work through projects. These projects are aimed at helping to solve problems affecting the beneficiary communities. Change in the well-being of these communities depends on the ability of development organizations to deliver project results effectively and efficiently.

This course aims to improve professionals’ project management capacity within the context of the development sector. The participants will be equipped with contextualized, balanced, comprehensive, and adaptable skills to help increase the efficiency and effectiveness of projects in the development sector.

Target Participants

This course targets development professionals who work in projects, individuals who are new to project management and development sector and those professionals who want to grow their careers in project management.

Course duration

5 Days

What you will learn

By the end of the course you will be able to:

• · Understand project life cycle in the context of development projects
• · Design an effective project focused on the needs of the community
• · Understand contextual issues in project management that are unique in development sector
• · Apply different tools, techniques and processes in project management
• · Direct and coordinate project team to execute a development project successfully

Course Outline

Introduction to Project Management

• · What is Project Management
• · Project, Projectand portfolio
• · The triple constraint triangle
• · Project Managers role and competency areas

The Project Lifecycle

• · Steps in Projectlifecycle
• · Key aspects of the ProjectManagement Lifecycle

Identification and Design Phase

• · Identification of Projectideas
• · Funding Opportunity Analysis
• · Assessment and ProjectAnalysis
• · Project Logic – Logical Framework
• · Proposal Development – Technical and Financial proposals

The Set Up and Planning Phase

• · Creation of a ProjectFile
• · Stakeholder Management Plan
• · Creation of  ProjectWork Plan
• · End of ProjectTransition Plan
• · ProjectTechnical Requirements
• · Cross cutting Issues
• · Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
• · Risk Management Planning
• · Plan for Quality Assurance
• · Plan for M&E
• · ProjectBudget

Implementation Phase

• · Launching the Project
• · Managing ProjectImplementation
• · ProjectTracking and Adjustment
• · Manage ProjectHuman Resources
• · Managing Issues

Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)

• · M&E in ProjectDesign
• · M&E at ProjectSet Up and Planning
• · M&E at ProjectImplementation
• · Data Collection for Monitoring
• · Data Management Systems for Monitoring
• · Analysis and Reporting of Monitoring Data
• · Evaluation Planning and Scope of Work

End –of-Project Transition Phase

• · Types of Transitions
• · Updating and Communicating the End-of-ProjectTransition Plan
• · Transition Planning meeting
• · Review Status of the ProjectScope
• · Financial and Operational
• · Transition for ProjectTeam
• · Formal Partnerships
• · M&E and Lessons Learned Documentation
• · Communicating End-of-ProjectTransition Plan to Stakeholders

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 950.00 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.