Course objectives

After finalising the course, you will

• have developed analytical skills and how to apply them to project design
• understand how to plan time and cost in a project
• have learned how to manage risks when implementing a project
• are capable of identifying and design components of a monitoring and evaluation system
• understand the concept of logic model applied to project management, including how to select indicators, baselines and targets
• understand how and when to use monitoring evaluation tools during the project lifecycle and beyond

Course topics

Topics included in this fully online programme are:

• Introduction to Logic Models: Theory of Change, Project as a Logic Model, Project Life Cycle and Decision-Making Processes:
• Analytical Tools: Stakeholders Analysis; Needs Analysis; Impact Analysis; Results Chain;
• Planning Tools: Critical Path Method, Program Evaluation Review Technique, Cost Scheduling
• Monitoring Tools: Risk Management, Indicators, Evaluation and Monitoring Criteria, Reporting and Communication. 
   

Teaching methods

All modules are accessible at once

• Methodological Cards on key topics
• Short videos summarising key learning assets
• Case studies illustrating the topics covered in each unit
• Suggested additional readings
• Topic-oriented discussion forums
• Self-assessment quizzes
• Individual assignment

Online handbook

After finalising the programme, all participants will receive the online handbook “Project Management – The Training Companion”. This handbook articulates training modules, tasks and tools.

Your profile

The programme is designed for:

• Project leaders, project team members and program coordinators with managerial tasks
• Consultants dealing with project activities
• Trainers and lecturers in the field of project management

Certificate

Each participant receives a certificate of participation. This certificate is awarded as evidence of participation in a post-graduate training at indicative level 6 of the EQF. The minimum study load is 14 hours and an attendance level of 80% is required. This certificate is awarded in the form of a soft copy when the training is online or a hard copy during a face-to-face training. The certificate will mention your full name, training title, training date and comprising core topics. Click here for more information about the MSM certification