Training

Project Management, Monitoring and Control

To meet project objectives, the project team must be concerned with, identify and implement all necessary activities to achieve specific two-level targets. To be successful, it is not only critical to comply with the project plan but also to assure delivery of the expected benefits. The seminar provides a global view and specific management strategies, tools and techniques for target setting, planning, monitoring and controlling projects and programmes. It will help Project Coordinators and team members in detecting problems or possible performance deviations early on in the execution by using clear project status reports.

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Kuala Lumpur
December 2 to December 13, 2024
Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
10 days
US$ 5 500

Practical Objectives

Master the process of setting up results-based and benefit-oriented project concepts.

Develop a logical approach and process for mastering project implementation.

Assimilate proven tools and techniques for planning, scheduling, budgeting and controlling a project.

Use specialized software (like Microsoft Project) for project monitoring and control.

Training Seminar Topics

Performance and Results-Based Management

Results and accountability requirements. RBM principles applied to the operational project management. The results chain: outputs, effect, impact. Management requirements to achieve the desired effect.

Project Context and Process

Project cycles. Contextual analysis and stakeholder management. Logical framework, project risk management and critical assumptions.

Performance Indicators

Indicator selection and validation. Results matrices and Indicator sheets. Data collection and analysis.

Project Planning and Project Plan

Project constraints (scope, time, cost). Work Breakdown Structure (WBS). Activity sequencing and time estimates, project schedule and Gantt Chart. Critical path. Activity-based budgeting. Resources allocation and optimization. Cost estimates. Contingencies. Project budget and cash flow. Integrating procurement activities into the operational schedule. Risk management plan. Applications with MS Project.

Project Monitoring and Control

Actual cost and schedule updates. Status and reports for sector/service ministries and donors. Estimate at completion and revised project plan. Corrective and preventive actions. Earned-Value Management (EVM) method.

Participants’ Project Implementation Framework

Workshops on participants’ projects. Budgeting, scheduling and cost control with Microsoft Project and Excel.