Project Development and the Project Cycle Management

In the realm of development, projects stand as the frontier of progress. For the foreseeable future, these projects will remain the primary avenue through which we shape and realize our developmental ambitions. Remarkably, despite nearly six decades of dedicated development efforts, many entities, be they nations, corporations, or organizations, still grapple with the critical ability to conceive, design, assess, execute, oversee, and evaluate projects and programs.

This training focuses on equipping you with a comprehensive foundation in the pivotal phases of the project cycle: Project Inception, Preparation, Planning, and Proposal Development. These form the bedrock, the very essence of project realization. This is a practitioner-oriented course, meticulously crafted to furnish you with the profound knowledge and the skill set needed to meticulously plan, design, and evaluate both programs and projects. As you journey through this course, you will be immersed in the best practices and documentation employed by development agencies at regional, national, and international echelons.

Training Objectives

• Gain profound insight into the ever-evolving developmental landscape spanning six decades.

• Develop an intricate understanding of the fundamental concepts and approaches governing program and project inception and design within the development domain.

• Enhance your acumen in the planning, identification, design, and evaluation of development programs and projects.

• Foster familiarity with the formats and procedures adopted by various organizations at national and international levels.

• Comprehend the requisites of donors when formulating projects and programs.

• Cultivate a dedicated team for proposal development across departments, committed to dedicating focused efforts towards proposal refinement.

Course Structure

The training unfolds through three major segments, each bearing its own unique significance:

• SEGMENT 1: Planning Programs and Projects

• SEGMENT 2: Project Design and Preparation

• SEGMENT 3: Key Aspects of Program/Project Development

Methodology of Course Delivery

The approach to course delivery is rooted in the premise that, in this domain, learning must transcend theory to encompass practicality. As such, we employ a diverse array of pedagogical methods. Expect interactive sessions and optional exercises designed to foster hands-on proficiency in the requisite skills. The ethos is “learning by doing,” and the emphasis on each approach varies according to the covered topics.

Assurances of Learning from This Training

Upon completing this course, participants will be empowered to:

• Master the comprehensive process of planning, identification, design, proposal development, donor relations, and project evaluation.

• Harness essential Project Development Tools and skills, including Stakeholder Analysis, Problem and Objective Trees, Logical Framework, Activity Scheduling, and Budget Preparation.

• Emerge as proficient Project and Program Development practitioner, capable of contributing significantly to project preparation teams and making informed decisions regarding projects and programs.

• Skillfully craft robust project proposals suitable for national and international funding.

• Evolve into analytical development thinkers.

• Transform into effective development communicators, equipped to prepare comprehensive project documents and advocate for them.

PLEASE NOTE: This Class covers only the 1st session (as a 1st Segment of the course). For Complete courses and further learnings, please also join other sessions from the same course because they are all connected chronologically to learn Project Design, Planning, and Development. Below is the course detail of the complete course.

Course Details

• SEGMENT 1 – Planning Development Programs and Projects

  • Session-1: Project and Development (This class provides a thorough exploration of this session. Additional sessions are available in other course modules.)

• SEGMENT 2 – Project Design and Formulation

  • Session-2: Stakeholder Analysis, Problem and Objective Analysis

  • Session-3: The Logical Framework Analysis

  • Session-4: Activity Scheduling & Budgeting

• SEGMENT 3 – Related Aspects of Program/Project Development

  • Session-5: Country Strategies, Programming, and Identification

  • Session-6: The Role of Program/Project Managers in the Overall Process

  • Miscellaneous Exercises, Project Work, and Collaborative Group Activities in various sessions.

Don’t miss the opportunity to transform your understanding of development and become a change-maker in the realm of projects and programs. Enrol today!

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