Training Course on Advanced Project Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation for Development Projects

Course Description

Unlock the full potential of your development projects with our Training Course on Advanced Project Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation for Development Projects. The ability to design and manage effective M&E systems is crucial for ensuring project success and securing donor confidence. This intensive training is specifically crafted to equip you with high-demand, job-oriented M&E skills that meet the stringent standards of donor agencies. Gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge tools and techniques for monitoring and evaluating development projects.

This Training Course on Advanced Project Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation for Development Projects offered by Phoenix Center for Policy, Research and Training will empower you to plan, organize, and manage projects with precision and efficiency. You'll learn to create robust M&E systems, develop meaningful evaluation questions, and identify key success metrics that drive impactful outcomes. You are set to gain transformative skills in how you approach project management and elevate your organization's performance. Maximize your project's impact and ensure sustainable development by mastering the essentials of M&E with our expert-led training. This workshop is your gateway to enhancing your professional capabilities and contributing to the success of your organization.

Course Objectives

Upon the successful completion of this Training Course on Advanced Project Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation for Development Projects, participants will be able to:

• Develop an understanding of the characteristics of an effective M&E system
• Explore how to design and manage an effective M&E system
• Identify national and firm projects and programs to be implemented
• Understand the importance of, and ensure the use of, effective participatory methods
• Design and implement a new or improved monitoring and evaluation system for development projects
• Develop evaluation questions that address stakeholders' needs
• Identify key success areas and performance indicators

Training Methodology

The course is designed to be highly interactive, challenging and stimulating. It will be an instructor led training and will be delivered using a blended learning approach comprising of presentations, discussions, guided sessions of practical exercise, case study review, web-based tutorials, group work, exploration of relevant issues collaborative strength training, performance measurement, and workshops of participants’ displays, all of which adhere to the highest standards of training. The training technique is built on learning by doing, with lecturers using a learner-centered approach to engage participants and provide tasks that allow them to apply what they’ve learned. Experiential knowledge is also given equal importance within the format of training. Our facilitators are seasoned industry professionals with years of expertise in their chosen fields. All facilitation and course materials will be offered in English.

Who Should Attend?

This Training Course on Advanced Project Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation for Development Projects would be suitable for, but not limited to:

• Project Managers
• Project Coordinators
• Senior Project Analysts
• Heads Of Projects
• Senior Project Officers
• Project Controllers
• Donor Coordination Officers
• Development Consultants And Officers
  

Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to M&E

• Overview of project management
• Overview of monitoring and evaluation (M&E)
• The need and importance of M&E in development projects
• M&E as a component of the project planning and implementation process

Module 2: Project Stakeholders

• Community Involvement In Project Monitoring
• Stakeholder Analysis
• Coordinating With National Bodies, Project Steering Committees, and Project Staff

Module 3: Data Collection, Management, and Data Quality

• Deciding data collection strategies
• Developing data collection instruments
• Monitoring tools, methods, and procedures
• Evaluation types (process evaluation, impact evaluation)
• Designing and implementing development project evaluation

Module 4: Projects Evaluation

• Planning the flow of information
• Dealing with multiple projects
• Key success areas and logic models
• Key performance indicators
• Responding to monitoring results
• Models of evaluation
• Planning an evaluation
• Tools for project control
• Development project monitoring
• Designing a monitoring system
• Techniques of project monitoring auditing
• Evaluating project management systems and practices
• Evaluating social and institutional change
• Measuring results and impacts
• Assessing economic, social, and environmental impact
• M&E challenges
  

Requirements

• Participants should be reasonably proficient in English.
• Applicants must live up to Phoenix Center for Policy, Research and Training admission criteria.

NOTE

1. Discounts: Organizations sponsoring Four Participants will have the 5th attend Free
2. What is catered for by the Course Fees: Fees cater for all requirements for the training – Learning materials, Lunches, Teas, Snacks and Certification. All participants will additionally cater for their travel and accommodation expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.
3. Certificate Awarded: Participants are awarded Certificates of Participation at the end of the training.
4. The program content shown here is for guidance purposes only. Our continuous course improvement process may lead to changes in topics and course structure.
5. Approval of Course: Our Programs are NITA Participating organizations can therefore claim reimbursement on fees paid in accordance with NITA Rules.

Booking for Training

Simply send an email to the Training Officer on training@phoenixtrainingcenter.com and we will send you a registration form. We advise you to book early to avoid missing a seat to this training.

Or call us on +254720272325 / +254737566961

Payment Options

We provide 3 payment options, choose one for your convenience, and kindly make payments at least 5 days before the Training start date to reserve your seat:

1. Groups of 5 People and Above – Cheque Payments to: Phoenix Center for Policy, Research and Training Limited should be paid in advance, 5 days to the training.
2. Invoice: We can send a bill directly to you or your company.
3. Deposit directly into Bank Account (Account details provided upon request)
   

Cancellation Policy

1. Payment for all courses includes a registration fee, which is non-refundable, and equals 15% of the total sum of the course fee.
2. Participants may cancel attendance 14 days or more prior to the training commencement date.
3. No refunds will be made 14 days or less before the training commencement date. However, participants who are unable to attend may opt to attend a similar training course at a later date or send a substitute participant provided the participation criteria have been met.

Tailor Made Courses

This training course can also be customized for your institution upon request for a minimum of 5 participants. You can have it conducted at our Training Centre or at a convenient location. For further inquiries, please contact us on Tel: +254720272325 / +254737566961 or Email training@phoenixtrainingcenter.com  

Accommodation and Airport Transfer

Accommodation and Airport Transfer is arranged upon request and at extra cost. For reservations contact the Training Officer on Email: training@phoenixtrainingcenter.com or on Tel: +254720272325 / +254737566961