Project Information Management System for Development Organizations and NGOs Course

INTRODUCTION

The goal of information management is to ensure that the right information reaches the right stakeholders at the right time. Project stakeholders, donors, partners, and beneficiaries depend on good and timely information to make good decisions.

You will gain a strong working knowledge of the concepts of project information management systems and be able to immediately use that knowledge to effectively manage the information in your project.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This course is designed for all people that want to improve the way information is managed in their projects, including professionals wishing to upgrade their skills and knowledge, team members, supervisors of project managers and students of project management.

DURATION

5 days

OBJECTIVES

Upon successful completion of the Project Information Management Online course participants will: Understand the information management processes and information lifecycle, know the steps required to plan and manage project information and develop an effective project information management plan.

TOPICS COVERED

• Module 1: Introduction to PIMS

  • What is PIMS?
  • The problem with information management
  • Systematize before you automate
  • Logical framework and PIMS
  • Definitions of data, information, and knowledge

  Module 2: Information Environment

  • Information Environment
  • Information Dimensions
  • Information Standards
  • Information Architecture

  Module 3: Components of a PIMS

  • Core Modules
  • Team information
  • Beneficiaries
  • Project Results

  Module 4: Information Life Cycle

  • Life Cycle of PIMS
  • Information Needs
  • Collecting Information
  • Sharing Information
  • Evaluating the PIMS

  Module 5: Developing the PIMS

  • The SDCL
  • System requirements
  • Design of the solution
  • Development and testing
  • User Training
  • Deploying the PIMS

  Module 6: Management of PMIS

  • Managing the information system
  • Information management plan
  • Information requirements
  • Information access
  • Internal controls and quality
  • Evaluating the PIMS

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 138,000.00 or USD 2000.00 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.