Project Management Monitoring and Evaluation with MS Projects Course

I. INTRODUCTION:

Welcome to the Project Management Monitoring and Evaluation with MS Project course. This course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively monitor and evaluate projects using Microsoft Project software. By the end of this course, you will have a solid understanding of project monitoring and evaluation concepts, methodologies, and techniques, as well as the ability to utilize MS Project as a powerful tool for tracking project progress, measuring performance, and assessing project outcomes. In today’s dynamic and competitive business environment, organizations must ensure that projects are effectively monitored and evaluated to ensure their successful completion and achieve the desired outcomes. Monitoring and evaluation provide critical insights into project performance, identify areas of improvement, and enable informed decision-making throughout the project lifecycle. This course will guide you through the entire process of project monitoring and evaluation, starting from the planning phase and culminating in the reporting and communication of findings. You will learn how to define project objectives and indicators, develop monitoring and evaluation plans, collect and analyze project data, and utilize MS Project to track progress and measure performance. You will also explore techniques for evaluating project outcomes and impact, and discover best practices for integrating monitoring and evaluation into project management processes. Throughout the course, you will engage in practical exercises and hands-on training with MS Project. These activities will provide you with the opportunity to apply the concepts and techniques learned, simulate real-life scenarios, and enhance your proficiency in using MS Project for project monitoring and evaluation. We hope you find this course engaging and valuable. Get ready to dive into the world of project monitoring and evaluation with MS Project!

II. COURSE OBJECTIVE:

At th end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand project management principles and the importance of monitoring and evaluation.
• Plan and implement project monitoring and evaluation using MS Project
• Use MS Project to manage project risks and issues.
• Effectively communicate project progress and performance to stakeholders

III. COURSE OUTLINE:

Module 1: Introduction to Project Management Monitoring and Evaluation

• Introduction to project management
• The importance of monitoring and evaluation
• Types of monitoring and evaluation
• Key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics

Module 2:  Planning Project Monitoring and Evaluation

• Creating a monitoring and evaluation plan
• Establishing a monitoring and evaluation system
• Developing KPIs and metrics
• Establishing monitoring and evaluation roles and responsibilities

 Module 3: Implementing Project Monitoring and Evaluation with MS Project

• Using MS Project to track project progress.
• Identifying and resolving project issues
• Tracking project risks
• Creating project reports and dashboards

 Module 4: Managing Project Risks and Issues with MS Project

• Identifying project risks
• Creating a risk management plan
• Mitigating project risks
• Tracking project issues

IV. TARGET AUDIENCE:

•  Project managers and team members who want to improve their skills in project monitoring and evaluation.
• Professionals who are involved in managing or implementing projects.
• Individuals who want to learn how to use MS Project to manage projects more effectively.
• Anyone who is interested in project management and monitoring and evaluation.

 DURATION: 1 Week

 VENUE: Open
  DATE: Open