Requirements
- This is an online course, so you'll need to have a computer with an Internet connection, and you'll need a web-browser (you can use IE or FireFox). All the course materials you'll need to complete this course are provided in the course modules. You will not need to purchase any additional materials, resources, or books. You will also have the opportunity of experiencing the best online training platform. ADDITIONAL FEATURES: Online, interactive, self-paced and self-learning modules. Assignments to test your knowledge and understanding before and after the course. Opportunity to post comments, assignment answers, live chat and blogging etc.
Target audiences
- The course is aimed at programs and project managers, staff of NGOs, CBOs, staff of United Nations specialized agencies, donor agency field workers, volunteers, development actors, researchers, policy-makers, activists, women advocates, trainers, government officials etc.
Project Cycle Management (PCM) is the method employed by civil society organizations, United Nations agencies, international development cooperation’s and non-profit organizations to carry out and manage their projects and programmers effectively. Projects Cycle Management also require the participation of numerous stakeholders, coordination between specialists from different fields, and efficient management to solve challenging problems. This course will equip and empower participants with enhanced designing and management tools to tailor projects more adequately to meet the needs of the beneficiaries. It builds up a clear body of theory, understanding and skills for each stage, so that by the end of the course participants will have a clear competence across all stages of the cycle.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
By the end of the course, participants will understand:
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the role of the project cycle, and key activities to be undertaken at each stage.
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the principles of Project Cycle Management and the Logical Framework Approach (LFA).
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how to use the LFA to assess a project document & identify information needs for a feasibility study.
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how to structure terms of reference for feasibility studies.
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the role of the log frame in project monitoring & evaluation
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the role & importance of indicators for project preparation, implementation & evaluation
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the importance of the integrated approach & the PCM basic format
BENEFITS
At the end of the course, participants will know how to make needs assessments, design, plan and monitor a project following the results-based management concept and using the logical framework as a tool.
Training Approach
This course is delivered by our seasoned trainers who have vast experience as expert professionals in their respective fields of practice. The course is taught through a mix of practical activities, theory, group work, 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 a certificate.
Course Features
- Lectures 7
- Quizzes 0
- Duration 2 hours
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 0
- Assessments Yes