Introduction to Project Management

• Introduction to project management
• Project cycle management
• Triple constraints in project management
• M&E in project management

Introduction to M&E

• Definition of monitoring and evaluation
• Why monitoring and evaluation are important
• Key principles and concepts in M&E
• Monitoring and evaluation processes

Results-Based Management

• Introduction to a results-based management approach
• Steps in results-based management
• Application of results-based management in project design
• Understanding the results chain approach

Project Analysis

• Problem analysis
• Objectives analysis
• Strategy analysis

Project Logic Design

• Introduction to problem analysis
• Understanding M&E causal pathway
• Developing the project results levels: goal, outcomes, and output
• Formulating activities

Project Indicators

• Introduction to project indicator
• Indicator development
• Predefined indicators
• Linking indicators to results in programs
• Indicator matrix
• Program indicator performance tracking

Completing the M&E Tools

• Completing the logical framework
• Developing a theory of change
• Completing the performance measurement framework

Project Monitoring

• Introduction to programs monitoring
• Types of monitoring
• Monitoring strategies
• Tools for monitoring and performance measurement

M&E Reporting

• Introduction to reporting
• Key elements in progress reporting
• Reporting schedules

M&E Plan

• Introduction to M&E system and M&E Plan
• Components of the M&E Plan
• Developing the M&E Plan
• Implementing the M&E plan

Baseline Studies in Results-based M&E

• Importance of baseline studies
• Process of conducting baseline studies
• Baseline study vs evaluation

Project Evaluations

• Introduction to project evaluation
• Types of evaluations
• Process of conducting evaluation
• Project evaluation criteria
• Developing evaluation questions
• Developing evaluation matrix
• Evaluation Reporting

Overview of Impact Evaluation

• Introduction to impact evaluation
• Project attribution for the outcome of interest
• Impact evaluation designs

Learning in M&E

• Introduction to learning
• Documentation of lessons learned and best practices
• Use of learning to improve and strengthen projects
• M&E Results dissemination

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, presentations, group works and case studies. Training notes and additional reference materials are provided to the participants.

Certification

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be issued a certificate.

Tailor-Made Course

We can also do this as a tailor-made course to meet organization-wide needs.

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