PROJECT CYCLE MANAGEMENT COURSE
Project management is the application of knowledge, skills and techniques to execute projects effectively and
efficiently. It is a strategy for organizations that enables them get results from the projects which are directed
towards achieving the set goals, hence better competency in serving their clients.
Most companies, institutions and organizations worldwide are adopting the use of projects in their day to day
operations because of the role they play towards achieving their desired goal and objectives. And because of this,
there is need for proper project management in order to achieve the goal and objectives.
In Project Cycle Management, practitioners have to master and abide by all the components - right from strategy
setting/initiating, program development/planning, resource mobilization/financing, implementation and
monitoring and project closing and evaluation.
WHY THIS COURSE?
Project Management plays a very critical role in:
1. Determining the success of a project;
2. Proper planning for the project in terms of the resources;
3. Proper implementation of the project results/outcomes;
4. Proper risk assessment and management;
5. Provision of quality products and services to the clients;
6. Time saving as well as minimizing costs
ABOUT THE COURSE:
GOOLEE is offering this high impact capacity building workshop to individuals, companies, institutions and
organizations from all capacities and in different sectors and departments. This course focuses on the growing role
of Project Management within organizations and its applications in:
Risk management – that looks at the importance of anticipating risks in a project and how best to counter
the risks for successful achievement of outcomes.
Project Proposal writing and reporting- that looks at the development of sellable and catching project
proposals to targeted stakeholders
Project Planning- which covers the plan to be followed during the project
Implementation process- that entails how the outcomes of the project are put into action in order to
achieve the goal and objectives set out.
Monitoring and Evaluation- that covers the implementation of the outcomes and how they will be assessed
Knowledge & Skills for efficiency and productivity in development
COURSE GOAL:
This course is to practically orient and expose participants to project management while deriving understanding of
its importance and relevance towards achieving their set goal and objectives.
OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE:
To introduce participants to project management and its importance towards developments.
To understand the complementary role of properly managed projects to the organization’s success.
To understand the importance of risk management during the project cycle.
To know how to write good project proposals as well as proper project reporting.
To explore the various stages of project cycle management and why it is important to follow the
management plan of action for successful achievement of desired outcomes.
COURSE CONTENT:
The course is organized in modules and each module covers a reasonable content to enable participants connect
and progress successively in the next modules.
Module 1: Introduction to project management
Definition of project management
Importance of project management
Module 2: Project proposal writing
Introduction to project proposal
Problem identification - problem tree and objective tree analysis
Needs assessment
Components of a project proposal
Formulating project goal and objectives
Strategic partnerships, resource planning and proposal teams
Assessing project proposal (relevance, feasibility, sustainability, additional resources)
Management of proposal post submission processes
Module 3: Project cycle management
Introduction to PCM
Strategy setting and program development
Project resource mobilization/ financing
Implementation and monitoring
Logical framework (Tool) and Logical Framework Approach(LFA)
Budget and Resource Schedules
Knowledge & Skills for efficiency and productivity in development
Module 4: MS Project
Activity Gantt charts/ Schedules
Adding tasks and milestones to a project
Grouping Tasks in logical order
Creating relationships between Tasks
Assigning resources to Tasks
Critical Path Analysis( Finding and showing critical path)
Slack Time for scheduling
Closing Project
Module 5: Introduction to M&E
Roles and uses of M&E
Results paradigm: inputs, activities, outputs, outcomes and impact/goal
Module 6: PCM Planning and Management Tools
Primary Planning (M&E, Quality, Risk, Communication plan)
Procurement plan and tender register
Performance indicators
SWOT Analysis
Module 7: Risk Management
Categories of risks and description
Probability and impact of risk
Score and ranking of the risk
Define responses to issues
Risk Assessment Matrix
Control measures
Module 8: Report writing
Qualities of a good report
Responsibilities
Audience analysis
Feedback mechanism
Knowledge & Skills for efficiency and productivity in development
COURSE OUTCOMES:
At the end of the course, participants should be able to:
Understand the importance of project management in the running of organization and/or company
activities in order to achieve the set goals and objectives
Understand the complementary role of properly managed projects to the organization’s success.
Understand the importance of risk management during the project cycle.
Properly write project proposals as well as reporting.
Know the various stages of project cycle management and why it is important to follow the management
plan of action for successful achievement of desired outcomes.
WHAT YOU REQUIRE:
Interested organizations/institutions/individuals are expected to have laptop(s) while attending the workshop.
DURATION:
This is 5 days training program.
VENUE:
The course will take place in Nairobi at our GOOLEE training suite. However, organizations which prefer to host
this event at their preferred location are encouraged to apply for the tailored arrangement.
COST:
The course fee is $600 per person (break tea and lunch are provided). For client hosted trainings with participants
more than 10, a discount of 15% applies.
HOW TO REGISTER:
Interested participants should apply by email to capacitydevt@[Link]
For further inquiries you can also call on: +254 721445293
Note:
A maximum of 10 participants are required for this program; and please you are advised to register two weeks in
advance before the training start date for a place and for adequate preparation.
Knowledge & Skills for efficiency and productivity in development
