DATE:  Tuesday, May 13 to Saturday, May 31, 2025

DURATION: 3 Weeks

TIME: 6:30 PM–8:30 PM Daily 

MODE OF DELIVERY: Virtual  / Blended / Self-paced

OVERVIEW

Projects drive innovation, improve efficiency, and enable businesses to achieve their strategic goals. This comprehensive professional development course on Project Management, Monitoring, and Evaluation is meticulously designed to equip you with the essential skills and knowledge needed to excel in managing projects, tracking progress, and measuring impact. Whether you are a seasoned project manager seeking to enhance your expertise or a newcomer eager to embark on a rewarding career in project management, this course will provide you with a solid foundation and practical tools to effectively plan, execute, monitor, and evaluate projects in any industry.

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ABOUT THE  PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE COURSE IN PROJECT  MANAGEMENT, MONITORING  AND EVALUATION

This course adopts a dynamic and engaging blended learning approach, combining online modules, interactive exercises, real-world case studies, and collaborative projects to provide a rich and immersive learning experience. You will have the flexibility to learn at your own pace while benefiting from the guidance and support of experienced project management professionals. Through interactive discussions, peer-to-peer learning, and practical application of concepts, you will gain a deep understanding of project management principles and their application in diverse settings.

Upon completion of the course, participants will be awarded a professional certificate in Project Management, Monitoring and Evaluation.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

This course offers a comprehensive curriculum covering all aspects of the project lifecycle, from initiation to closure. You will delve into the core principles of project management, explore various methodologies, and master the techniques for effective monitoring and evaluation. Here’s a glimpse of the key areas you will explore:

Project Management Fundamentals:

• • • Defining Project Scope and Objectives: Master the art of clearly defining project scope, objectives, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and stakeholder expectations.
    • Developing Project Plans and Schedules: Learn to create detailed project plans, work breakdown structures, and Gantt charts, enabling effective scheduling and resource allocation.
    • Managing Project Resources: Gain insights into identifying, allocating, and managing project resources, including human resources, budget, equipment, and materials.
    • Project Risk Management: Develop strategies for identifying, analyzing, and mitigating potential project risks, ensuring proactive risk management throughout the project lifecycle.
    • Stakeholder Management: Learn to effectively identify, engage, and manage project stakeholders, ensuring their needs and expectations are addressed.
    • Project Communication: Master the art of effective communication and collaboration within project teams and with stakeholders, fostering transparency and alignment.
    • Project Management Methodologies: Explore various project management methodologies, including Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid approaches, understanding their strengths and weaknesses to choose the best fit for your projects.

Monitoring and Evaluation:

• Establishing Monitoring and Evaluation Frameworks: Learn to develop robust monitoring and evaluation frameworks that align with project objectives and provide meaningful insights into project performance.
• Developing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): Master the art of defining and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure project progress and success against predetermined goals.
• Data Collection and Analysis Techniques: Explore various data collection methods, including surveys, interviews, observations, and document reviews, and learn to analyze data using appropriate techniques to generate meaningful insights.
• Reporting and Communicating Evaluation Findings: Develop effective reporting mechanisms to communicate evaluation findings to stakeholders in a clear, concise, and impactful manner.
• Utilizing Monitoring and Evaluation Data for Project Improvement: Learn to leverage monitoring and evaluation data to identify areas for improvement, optimize project performance, and enhance decision-making.

WHAT WILL SET YOU APART

This course is designed to provide you with a distinct advantage in the competitive job market. Here’s what sets this program apart:

• Practical Application: The course emphasizes hands-on learning through case studies, simulations, and real-world projects, allowing you to apply your knowledge and skills in practical scenarios and gain valuable experience.
• Industry-Recognized Certification: Upon successful completion, you will receive a certification in Project Management, Monitoring, and Evaluation, enhancing your professional credentials and demonstrating your expertise to potential employers.
• Expert Instruction: Learn from seasoned project management practitioners who bring real-world insights, best practices, and industry experience to the classroom, providing you with valuable guidance and mentorship.
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow professionals from diverse backgrounds, expanding your network and fostering collaboration. The course provides opportunities for peer-to-peer learning, knowledge sharing, and building professional relationships.

 

COURSE DURATION

3 WEEKS

REQUIREMENTS

• This professional course requires your thirst for knowledge, a desire for self-improvement, a need to learn specific skills, and a want to improve job possibilities.
• There are no specific academic requirements for this course. Your readiness and availability are what are
• If you can use a smartphone, you can take any of our courses that interest you.

 

TARGETS / CARRER PATHS

Program and project managers, M&E officers and practitioners, Researchers and data analysts, Government officials, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and development partners/practitioners.

COURSE MODULES

MODULE 1

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Chances are good that you’re reading this because you’ve been asked to manage a project or just want to prepare yourself for any project management role.

So, hang on tight — you’ll need new skills and techniques to steer that project to successful completion. But not to worry!

The bundle course is to deepen the insights into how data generated from a preliminary needs assessment, a feasibility study, and a cost-benefit analysis generates information needed to support the decision of whether to consider a proposed project further.

Find out how to identify people who may need to be involved in your project and decide whether, when, and how to involve them. After you know who should be involved, determine who has the authority, power, and interest to make critical decisions along the way.

KEY THINGS YOU’LL LEARN

1. After an introduction to project management and how to meet key project constraints such as Time, Resources, and Scope without compromising quality, you’ll acquire the professional skills necessary to function in today’s ever-evolving world’s business and financial environment.
2. Core knowledge and applied skills in project management
3. Essential communication skills to help you manage a project
4. Understand the project life cycle
5. Identify project stakeholders and manage them
6. Define the role and responsibilities of the project manager
7. Summarize the key elements of a project plan
8. Anticipate common sources of conflict within a project environment
9. Project Stakeholder identification and engagement
10. Demonstrate an understanding of the role of project management within organizations to deliver successful change.
11. Demonstrate competence in planning a project within a given organizational context.
12. Investigate the application of project management methodologies and techniques used to organize and plan project time, cost, resources, and people.

Key Topics to be covered: Understanding Project Management and its Roles, Project Life Cycle, Stakeholder identification and management, Project Elements, Project Phases, Project Triggers etc.

 

MODULE 2

MONITORING AND EVALUATION

Key Topics to be covered: Evolution of M&E to date, Development M&E Frameworks and Tools, Content of a Monitoring and Evaluation Plan and System, Data Systems and Management, Emerging Trends in M&E to dominate in 2025, Artificial Intelligence and M&E

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COURSE METHODOLOGY

The typical sequence of study is to spend one week taking each module.

This course can be taken 100% online via ZOOM. The last day of the course can be taken both online and in person at the British Council.

The course features the use of a number of case studies and presentations by facilitators and participants, followed by discussions aimed at helping participants learn all key characteristics of corporate communication.

NB: The course will be taught online in the evenings on Weekdays and both online and in-person on the last day at the British Council.

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