Course Details

Training Course On Project Management Monitoring and Evaluation with MS Projects

INTRODUCTION

This comprehensive training course provides an intensive understanding of the principles of project management, monitoring, and evaluation (M&E), and equips participants with practical skills to manage projects effectively using Microsoft Project. The course is ideal for project managers, M&E specialists, and those involved in planning, executing, and monitoring projects in various sectors.

The 5-Day Training Course on Project Management, Monitoring, and Evaluation (M&E) with MS Project is designed to equip participants with essential skills and knowledge required to effectively manage projects from initiation to closure, while incorporating comprehensive monitoring and evaluation strategies. This course blends theoretical principles of project management and M&E with practical hands-on training using Microsoft Project, a widely recognized tool for managing complex project activities, timelines, and resources.

Whether you're a project manager, M&E officer, or a professional involved in development projects, this course provides a solid foundation for improving project outcomes and ensuring accountability. Participants will learn how to create robust project plans, monitor progress, evaluate project performance, and use MS Project to streamline reporting and data visualization.

DURATION

5 Days

TARGET AUDIENCE

This training is intended for Project Management Officials, government officials, department heads and program managers; policy makers and program implementers; development practitioners and activists and NGO and CSO members, University Researchers among others.

OBJECTIVES

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

1. Understand the Fundamentals of Project Management
   • Gain comprehensive knowledge of the project management life cycle, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure phases.
2. Develop and Implement Effective M&E Frameworks
   • Learn to design logical frameworks (LogFrames), define project objectives, and create measurable indicators for monitoring outputs, outcomes, and impact.
3. Master the Use of MS Project for Project Management
   • Acquire practical skills in using MS Project for planning, scheduling, resource allocation, and progress tracking.
4. Monitor Project Progress and Evaluate Outcomes
   • Learn how to track project milestones, manage budgets, and monitor performance indicators using both manual and software-based tools.
5. Produce and Present Project Reports
   • Understand how to generate detailed reports and visualizations in MS Project for stakeholders, facilitating clear communication of project status, achievements, and evaluation findings.
6. Enhance Decision-Making Through Data-Driven M&E
   • Utilize collected data to assess project performance, identify areas for improvement, and ensure projects meet their intended objectives.

COURSE OUTLINE

Module  1: Introduction to Project Management and M&E

• Overview of Project Management Principles:
  • Definition and stages of a project life cycle (initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure).
  • Key roles and responsibilities in project management.
• Introduction to Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E):
  • Purpose of M&E in project management.
  • Differences between monitoring and evaluation.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
  • Identifying key stakeholders.
  • Importance of stakeholder communication in project success.

Module 2: Planning Projects and Developing M&E Frameworks

• Project Planning Essentials:
  • Work Breakdown Structures (WBS).
  • Setting project objectives and deliverables.
• Developing M&E Frameworks:
  • Logical frameworks (LogFrame).
  • Creating indicators for project outputs, outcomes, and impact.
  • Designing data collection methods for M&E.
• Introduction to MS Project:
  • Overview of MS Project interface.
  • Creating new project files.

Module  3: Monitoring and Reporting with MS Project

• Scheduling and Resource Allocation:
  • Setting project timelines and milestones in MS Project.
  • Assigning resources and managing project costs.
• Tracking Project Progress:
  • Monitoring project progress using Gantt charts.
  • Updating tasks and tracking work completion.
• M&E Data Management and Analysis:
  • Collecting and analyzing project data for monitoring.
  • Creating dashboards and visualizing data.

Module 4: Evaluation and Reporting

• Evaluation Techniques:
  • Mid-term and end-of-project evaluations.
  • Data quality assessments.
  • Use of qualitative and quantitative evaluation methods.
• Reporting Tools:
  • Generating project reports using MS Project.
  • Communicating project results and M&E findings to stakeholders.
• Case Study & Group Exercises:
  • Real-world case studies for M&E.

Module 5: Advanced Techniques in Project Management & Final Review

• Risk Management in Projects:
  • Identifying and mitigating project risks.
  • Building risk registers in MS Project.
• Using MS Project for Advanced Reporting:
  • Creating advanced reports (budgeting, cost analysis, etc.).
  • Exporting reports to other formats (Excel, PDF, etc.).
• Final Review & Course Wrap-up:
  • Group presentations on project plans developed during the course.
  • Q&A and feedback session.

CERTIFICATION

• Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with Macskills Training and Development Institute Certificate

TRAINING VENUE

• Training will be held at Macskills Training Centre. We also tailor make the training upon request at different locations across the world.

AIRPORT PICK UP AND ACCOMMODATION

• Airport pick up and accommodation is arranged upon request

TERMS OF PAYMENT

• Payment should be made to Macskills Development Institute bank account before the start of the training and receipts sent to info@macskillsdevelopment.com