Training on Project Management for Development Professionals
New York
New York, NY, USA
New York
40.7127753
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About the course
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, Project and portfolio
The triple constraint triangle
Project Managers role and competency areas
The Project Lifecycle
Steps in Project lifecycle
Key aspects of the Project Management Lifecycle
Identification and Design Phase
Identification of Project ideas
Funding Opportunity Analysis
Assessment and Project Analysis
Project Logic – Logical Framework
Proposal Development – Technical and Financial proposals
The Set Up and Planning Phase
Creation of a Project File
Stakeholder Management Plan
Creation of Project Work Plan
End of Project Transition Plan
Project Technical Requirements
Cross cutting Issues
Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
Risk Management Planning
Plan for Quality Assurance
Plan for M&E
Project Budget
Implementation Phase
Launching the Project
Managing Project Implementation
Project Tracking and Adjustment
Manage Project Human Resources
Managing Issues
Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)
M&E in Project Design
M&E at Project Set Up and Planning
M&E at Project Implementation
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-Project Transition Plan
Transition Planning meeting
Review Status of the Project Scope
Financial and Operational
Transition for Project Team
Formal Partnerships
M&E and Lessons Learned Documentation
Communicating End-of-Project Transition Plan to Stakeholders
Training Approach
This course is delivered by our seasoned trainers who have vast experience as expert professionals in the respective fields of practice. The course is taught through a mix of practical activities, theory, group works and case studies.
Training manuals and additional reference materials are provided to the participants.
Certification
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be issued with a certificate.
Tailor-Made Course
We can also do this as tailor-made course to meet organization-wide needs. Contact us to find out more: training@devimpactinstitute.com