eCourse: Project Design Monitoring and Evaluation (April 8, 2024)

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eCourse: Project Design Monitoring and Evaluation (April 8, 2024)

Learn the fundamentals concepts and practices required to manage the design, monitoring, and evaluation cycle of development projects.

By Project Management for Development

Location

Online

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About this event

  • 11 days 8 hours

About this eCourse

This is an introductory level course where you will learn the fundamentals of the Design, Monitoring and Evaluation Cycle (DME) of development projects; with practical applications of concepts, methods, and best practices. This course will provide participants with tools, techniques, and resources needed for designing, planning, organizing, monitoring and evaluating development projects. You will need 8-10 hours per week to complete the lectures and case study exercises. You will participate in engaging online conversations with peers from around the world while receiving constant guidance from the instructor.

Audience

This course is designed for those who want to start a career in development or are just starting a job in a development project. Participants include those who have a general interest in monitoring and evaluation and desire to develop in the field as a career or improve their employability for M&E related jobs in the government and non-governmental sectors. Participants to our courses come from various parts of the world, and they bring a wealth of experience and knowledge that is shared in the course forums.

Objectives

At the end of the course, participants will become familiar with the methods and tools to design, monitor, and evaluate a development project. You will learn the steps required to design a project using the logical framework, elements of a good project proposal and the components of an effective monitoring and evaluation plan. Participants will have an improved understanding of how DM&E can improve the quality of their projects while promoting learning and accountability. At the end of your course, you will have the confidence to apply the principles of monitoring and evaluation of your project.

Course Content:

  • Lesson 1 – The Project Concept
  • Lesson 2 – Project Design
  • Lesson 3 – Project Planning
  • Lesson 4 – Project Monitoring
  • Lesson 5 – Project Evaluation
  • Lesson 6 – Project Learning

Requirements

There are no requirements to take this course, although the students will benefit if they know the type of work that occurs in development organizations and development projects, or had some experience working on a project. Students should have a good internet connection, Adobe Reader on their computers as well as MS Office to work on the course assignments. Good connectivity is required to watch some of the online videos. As a convenience to our remote students, you can download most of the course material to read offline. Copies of the reading material will be available in PDF format.

Certification

Participants that successfully complete the course requirements will receive a certificate of completion mailed via postal mail. This course is part of the certification program CDPM (Certified Development Project Manager). For more information about this program, please visit our website at www.pm4dev.com/elearn/cdpm.html

Registration Fees

The course fee is due before the start of the course; you can receive a 20% discount if payment is made before the course starts. Groups of 3 or more people have a 30% discount. On the registration page, you can choose your preferred payment methods. We accept all major credit cards in a secure online payment system. We also accept payments via PayPal, Western Union or Money Gram. If you have any questions or require more instructions to send your payment, please contact me at:

  • Ana Torrelio
  • Student Services
  • ana.torrelio@pm4dev.com
  • www.pm4dev.com
  • Atlanta, USA

Registration

Registration for this course is now open. To apply, please click the registration button. We will close the registration one day before the start of the course. Once you complete your registration, you will receive a confirmation message. If you have any questions, contact us at info@pm4dev Ref. eCourse PDME.

More information at http://www.pm4dev.com/elearn/ecourses/epdme.html

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Student Feedback

"This is a competence - based training in Project Design, Monitoring and Evaluation that I am going to recommend to my organization to encourage all project staff to do. This is because, it is very useful to the performance of any development project, less expensive and through a supportive learning platform" - Respeace Mgawe, Tanzania

"This course has been an eye opener for me, I have been exposed to new tools and models, the interactive and diverse nature of the platform provided me with deep insight on the various subjects. This is a must have course for every development worker." - Kolbila Robert, Ghana

"Easy to understand materials & easy to apply. Interesting discussion forums and great reference materials. The more time you spend with it, the more you get out of it!" - Tamara Williams, New Zeland

"Looking for a short but intensive course on M&E? This is the online class to take. Lessons are meaningful and useful. Upon completion, you will have the skills to develop high quality project concept plans, organize and implement your monitoring and evaluation projects, and think more like a manager. This last point is important to those of us with experience in data collection and analysis, but might need management skills. Highly recommended class! " - Fernanda Pineda, USA


In 2013, PM4DEV became a Registered Education Provider (R.E.P.), approved by the Project Management Institute (PMI)®, to issue professional development units (PDU's) for its project management training courses. Our instructors are experienced trainers and project managers who are PMP® certified. Our comprehensive courses in project management theory, fundamentals, principles, and practices are designed around industry best practices and based on the Project Management Institute’s (PMI®) Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®). We are confident in our ability to provide comprehensive, practical courses that will enable you to further your project management education.


Online Course Terms and Conditions

For registrations made online with Eventbrite, a refund will not include the processing fees, these fees are charged by Eventbrite. As a reminder, the Eventbrite fee consists of the payment processing fee and the service fee combined.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to complete an online course?

Our Instructor-lead online courses last 3 weeks; this includes the time to read the attachments, take the tests, and complete the course exercises. Students need an average of 1 hour per day to complete the learning activities.

What is asynchronous learning?

Asynchronous learning is a general term used to describe forms of education, instruction, and learning that do not occur in the same place or at the same time. It uses resources that facilitate information sharing outside the constraints of time and place among a network of people.

What are the discusion forums featured in the online courses?

The discussion forum is a foundational item in the online learning structure. Students participate in discussions facilitated by the instructor. A series of questions are posted in the forums. All students must respond and comment. It's a great way to answer questions and share documents and links.

Do I need to be online at all time to take this course?

No. None of our online courses require students and instructors to be online at the same time. None of our lectures, discussions, or presentations are presented at a specific hour. Students do not need to be online at the same time in order to participate.

I don't have a credit card, how can I pay for the course?

For students who do not have access to a credit card or a PayPal account, fees can be paid via money transfer. We use Western Union. For more details, please contact us at info@pm4dev.com.

Is my personal information secure?

All students receive a username and a password to access the course. The information is not available to anyone outside the online course. All records and personal information are kept confidential and not shared with anyone outside PM4DEV.

Can I access the course information after the course ends?

Yes, all students have an additional 30 days to access the course material. Additionally, you can download all the presentations, documents, and examples provided by the instructor.

Can you send a printed version of my Certificate of Completion?

Yes. All students who complete all course requirements will receive a printed and signed Certificate of Completion. Certificates are shipped via airmail through the U.S. Postal Office. Shipping to international addresses takes about 15 days.

Organized by

Funded in 2005, PM4DEV's vision is that relief and development organizations adopt and value project management, as a key competence of their work. And they attribute the use of project management methodologies as a key success factor to reduce poverty and increase the social well-being of the communities they serve worldwide.

Our Project Management training program helps development professionals build the skills and knowledge required to complete their projects successfully by standardizing processes, reducing risks, and avoiding duplication of efforts.

Our expertise draws from years of experience working with development organizations around the world: from the grassroots community-based organizations to Multilateral Organizations and Foundations.

The professional consultants, trainers, and coaches have extensive international experience in project management, they will provide you with the best tools and methodologies to increase your project management skills and help you develop the best solutions to meet your challenges.

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