Diploma in Project Planning and Management

Diploma in Project Planning and Management

Course Description

The Diploma in Project Planning and Management equips learners with essential knowledge and practical skills to design, implement, monitor, and evaluate projects effectively. The course focuses on the entire project life cycle — from identification and planning to sustainability — enabling learners to manage development, humanitarian, and institutional projects successfully.
It is ideal for aspiring project officers, program managers, development practitioners, and anyone seeking to build a career in project management.

Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Project Planning and Management

• Key concepts and principles of project management

• The project life cycle and its stages

• Roles and responsibilities of project stakeholders

Module 2: Project Identification and Design

• Problem analysis and needs assessment

• Setting objectives and performance indicators

• Logical Framework Approach (LFA)

• Project proposal formulation and design

Module 3: Project Implementation and Management

• Project leadership and team coordination

• Budgeting and resource allocation

• Risk management and communication strategies

• Procurement and financial accountability

Module 4: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL)

• Purpose and components of M&E

• Developing M&E plans and tools

• Data collection, analysis, and reporting

• Accountability, feedback, and learning mechanisms

Module 5: Resource Mobilization and Proposal Writing

• Identifying donors and funding opportunities

• Writing effective and persuasive project proposals

• Grant management and partnership development

Module 6: Project Sustainability and Exit Strategies

• Dimensions of project sustainability

• Exit planning and community capacity building

• Ethical and professional practices in project management

Assessment Methods

• Continuous assessments and assignments

• Final Exams

Duration: 6 months
Mode: Online / Self-paced