CFC014006: Training on Project Management & Results-Based M&E with Excel Analysis

Onsite Price

Ksh: 112,000.00

$: 1,120.00

Online Price

Ksh: 64,000.00

$: 640.00

Duration:

5 Days

Description

Project Management & Results-Based M&E with Excel Analysis

Day 1: Foundations of Project Management for Development Projects

Session 1: Introduction to Project Management
- Overview of Project Management in Development Projects
- Project Life Cycle: Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring, and Closure
- Key Components of Effective Project Management (Scope, Time, Cost, Quality)
Session 2: Project Design and Planning
- Developing Project Objectives, Goals, and Stakeholder Analysis
- Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and Project Timelines
- Risk Assessment and Mitigation Strategies
- Hands-On Activity: Using Excel to Develop a Project Gantt Chart

Day 2: Project Execution, Control, and Resource Management

Session 1: Resource Allocation, Budgeting, and Scheduling
- Resource Planning and Cost Management for Development Projects
- Developing and Monitoring Project Budgets in Excel
- Time Management Techniques and Tools
Session 2: Project Execution and Monitoring Tools
- Project Tracking and Performance Monitoring Techniques
- Change Management and Adaptation in Projects
- Using Excel for Task Tracking and Resource Monitoring
- Hands-On Activity: Building a Dynamic Project Dashboard in Excel

Day 3: Introduction to Results-Based Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)

Session 1: M&E Concepts and Frameworks
- Importance of Results-Based M&E in Development Projects
- Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Logical Frameworks (Logframes)
- Designing an M&E Plan: Inputs, Outputs, Outcomes, and Impacts
Session 2: Data Collection Methods for M&E
- Qualitative and Quantitative Data Collection Techniques
- Designing Surveys, Interviews, and Questionnaires
- Hands-On Activity: Using Excel for Data Entry and Management in M&E Projects

Day 4: Advanced Excel for Data Analysis in M&E

Session 1: Data Analysis Techniques for M&E
- Descriptive, Diagnostic, and Predictive Analysis for Project Data
- Using Excel for Data Cleaning and Data Validation
- Excel Formulas for M&E Analysis: SUMIF, COUNTIF, VLOOKUP, INDEX, MATCH
Session 2: Data Visualization and Reporting in M&E
- Creating Charts, Graphs, and Pivot Tables in Excel
- Using Conditional Formatting for Visual Impact
- Hands-On Activity: Building M&E Dashboards and Visual Reports in Excel
- Case Study: Analyzing Real-World M&E Data Using Excel

Day 5: Linking Project Management with M&E and Excel Applications

Session 1: Integrating M&E with Project Management
- Incorporating M&E into the Project Life Cycle
- Using M&E Feedback for Adaptive Project Management
- Monitoring Real-Time Project Performance with Excel
Session 2: Final Project Evaluation and Sustainability
- Conducting Mid-Term and End-Term Evaluations
- Assessing Project Impact, Lessons Learned, and Best Practices
- Hands-On Activity: Using Excel to Present and Report on Project Outcomes
- Group Exercise: Developing an Integrated Project and M&E Plan

Description

Course objectives

Enhance Project Management Skills:
Equip participants with advanced project management techniques, tools, and strategies specific to development projects, enabling them to effectively plan, execute, and control projects.
Develop Results-Based M&E Competence:
Train participants in designing and implementing results-based monitoring and evaluation (M&E) frameworks, ensuring that development projects are aligned with their intended goals, outcomes, and impacts.
Master Advanced Excel for Project and M&E Data Analysis:
Provide participants with hands-on experience in using Advanced Excel functions, formulas, and data visualization tools to track, analyze, and report project performance and M&E data.
Improve Decision-Making through Data-Driven Insights:
Enable participants to apply data analysis techniques in Excel to interpret project and M&E data, facilitating more informed, evidence-based decision-making throughout the project life cycle.
Integrate Project Management with M&E Practices:
Teach participants how to seamlessly link project management with M&E activities, ensuring real-time project monitoring, adaptive management, and sustainable project outcomes.

General Notes

GENERAL NOTES
i. The clients have many options on where they would wish to have the training
ii. The client should communicate their preferred training venue at least seven days before the training date failure to which the training shall take place in Nairobi.
iii. This course is delivered by our seasoned trainers who have vast experience as expert professionals in the respective fields of practice. The course is taught through a mix of practical activities, theory, group works and case studies.
iii. Training manuals and additional reference materials are provided to the participants.
iv. Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be issued with a Chania finance consultancy certificate.
v. The onsite training fee covers tuition fees, training materials, tea at 10am, lunch, tea at 4pm, training venue and a certificate on completion. Accommodation and travel may be arranged for our participants upon request.
vi. The online training fee covers tuition fees, training materials, and a certificate on completion.