The British Academy for Training and Development offers the Project Management, Monitoring and Evaluation course, which aims to equip participants with the essential knowledge and skills required to manage projects effectively, monitor their implementation, and evaluate their results.

This comprehensive training course covers the principles, methodologies, and best practices of project management, with a strong focus on the importance of monitoring and evaluation to ensure project success and accountability.

By the end of the course, participants will be able to lead projects efficiently and assess their impact in a systematic and professional manner.

Who Should Attend?

• Project managers and project coordinators.

• Monitoring and evaluation (M&E) specialists.

• Development professionals supervising or managing project implementation.

• Individuals seeking to enhance their skills in project management and evaluation.

Knowledge and Benefits:

After completing the program, participants will be able to master the following:

• Understand the fundamental principles and different phases of project management.

• Develop and implement project plans, timelines, and budgets effectively.

• Apply monitoring and evaluation tools to track project progress.

• Analyze project performance and results using data-driven approaches.

• Apply best practices in reporting and ensuring project sustainability.

• Understanding Project Management Fundamentals

  • Core principles of project management.

  • Definition of a project and its life cycle.

  • Role and responsibilities of the project manager.

• Project Planning and Scope Definition

  • Formulating project objectives and goals.

  • Defining project scope and expected deliverables.

  • Developing realistic timelines and milestones.

• Resource Planning and Budget Preparation

  • Estimating resource requirements (human, financial, and material).

  • Preparing the project budget.

  • Allocating resources efficiently to achieve project objectives.

• Project Plan Implementation

  • Managing daily project activities and tasks.

  • Effective communication with the project team.

  • Coordinating resources and stakeholders to ensure smooth implementation.

• Project Team Management

  • Building and motivating effective project teams.

  • Clearly assigning roles and responsibilities.

  • Managing and resolving conflicts constructively.

• Monitoring Project Progress

  • Defining performance indicators and tracking key milestones.

  • Managing changes and deviations from the project plan.

  • Preparing and submitting progress reports to relevant parties.

• Introduction to Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)

  • Definition and importance of monitoring and evaluation.

  • Key differences between monitoring and evaluation.

  • Role of M&E in project success and sustainability.

• Developing a Monitoring and Evaluation Plan

  • Defining M&E objectives and indicators.

  • Designing data collection and analysis tools.

  • Establishing baselines and targets.

• Data Collection and Analysis

  • Comparison between quantitative and qualitative data collection methods.

  • Ensuring data quality and validation.

  • Analyzing data to generate project-related insights.

• Project Output Evaluation

  • Defining success criteria for project evaluation.

  • Assessing project outputs and final results.

  • Conducting post-implementation evaluations.

• Measuring Project Impact

  • Tools and techniques for measuring long-term impact.

  • Identifying and measuring unintended outcomes.

  • Assessing the sustainability of project results.

• Reporting and Stakeholder Communication

  • Writing clear and concise evaluation reports.

  • Presenting results to stakeholders and donors.

  • Using evaluation findings to improve future projects.

• Project Risk Management

  • Identifying potential risks during project implementation.

  • Developing risk mitigation and response strategies.

  • Monitoring and managing risks throughout the project life cycle.

• Project Sustainability and Continuity

  • Ensuring the long-term sustainability of project outcomes.

  • Planning for the post-project phase.

  • Developing sustainability and scaling strategies.