PROJECT CYCLE MANAGEMENT PCM

INTRODUCTION

Project Cycle Management PCM is a management tool based on the Log-frame approach which is used in project development. The project cycle enables provision of structures that ensures Stakeholders are consulted and relevant information is available thus enhancing informed decision making in crucial stages of a project. The cycle is made up of six components including; Programming, Identification, Formulation, Financing, Implementation, and Evaluation. This course will equip participants with skills in project design using Logical Framework, Result-based management concepts and the use of PCM as project structuring tool

COURSE OBJECTIVES

By conclusion of the Training Workshop, Participants will understand;

• The role of PCM and key activities to be undertaken at each stage
• The principles of project cycle management & Logical Framework Approach
• Critically review the role of financing proposals
• Assess the potential relevance, feasibility & sustainability for a case study financing, Proposal, & identify how to improve quality
• The role of Logframe in project monitoring & evaluation
• How to use the LFA to assess a project document & identify information needs for a feasibility study

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This Course is geared to those of you attending PCM workshops which include; project planners and managers from Governments, Donor Agencies, Consultants, Not For Profit Organizations, Project Managers and others involved in the implementation of Development Projects.

DURATION

5 Days

COURSE CONTENT

Module One: Project Cycle Management (PCM)

• Introduction
• Key terms and Concepts of PCM
• Components of project cycle
• Project cycle management
• Planning and Management Tools for project cycle management

Module Two: Project Design and Analysis using The Logical Framework Approach

• Introduction
• Problem analysis
• Analysis of objectives
• Strategy analysis
• Logframe Matrix
• Levels of Objectives
• Assumptions
• Factors ensuring sustainability
• Objectives verifiable indicators (OVIs)
• Sources of Verification (SOVs)
• Means and Costs

Module Three: Using the Logical Framework to Develop Activities and Resource Schedules

• Creating checklist for preparing an activity schedule
• Presenting an activity schedule
• Checklist for specifying means and scheduling cost
• Summary
• Assignment

Module Four: Project Design Proposal & Proposal Using the LFA

• Introduction
• Guide for Assessment of a Project Proposal
• Analyzing problems & Objectives
• Identify the Intervention logic
• Analyze the project’s feasibility (part 1)
• Assess sustainability
• Analyze the project’s feasibility (part2)
• Prepare Terms of Reference (ToR)
• The Quality Assessment Tools

Module Five: Project Monitoring and Reporting with GIS (geographic information systems)

• Introduction
• Designing a Monitoring system
• Analyze project objectives
• Review implementing procedure
• Review indicators
• Reporting

Module Six: Project Review and Evaluation

• Introduction
• Evaluation Criteria
• Linkage to the Logframe
• Cost
• Activities
• Results
• Project Purpose
• Overall Objective
• Opportunities for Evaluation
• Case study

General Notes

·         All our courses can be Tailor-made to participants needs

·         The participant must be conversant with English

·          Presentations are well guided, practical exercises, web-based tutorials, and group work. Our facilitators are experts with more than 10years of experience

·          Upon completion of training, the participant will be issued with a Global King Project Management certificate

·         Training will be done at the Global King Project Management Centers (Nairobi Kenya, Mombasa Kenya, Kigali Rwanda, Dubai ,Lagos  Nigeria and More others).

·         A discount of 20% will be given to more than 4 participants from same organization.

·         Course duration is flexible and the contents can be modified to fit any number of days.      

·         Payment should be done before commencement of the training, to the Global King Project Management account, so as to enable us to prepare better for you.

·         For any inquiry to:  [email protected] or +254 114 830 889

·         Website: www.globalkingprojectmanagement.org

·         Tablet and Laptops are provided to participants on request as an add-on cost to the training fee

·          The course fee for onsite training includes facilitation training materials, 2 coffee breaks, a buffet lunch, and a Certificate of successful completion of Training. Participants will be responsible for their own travel expenses and arrangements, airport transfers, visa application dinners, health/accident insurance, and other personal expenses.