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Course |
Project Management, Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) |
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Duration |
05 Days |
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Date |
July 27-31,2026 |
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Venue |
Bangkok, Thailand |
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Investment |
1,590 USD |
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+66 94 7800 807 |
Course Objectives:
By the end of this program, participants will be able to:
- Apply end-to-end project management frameworks across the project lifecycle
- Design results-based Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) systems
- Develop logical frameworks (LogFrame) and Theory of Change (ToC)
- Integrate data-driven decision-making into project execution
- Use KPIs, indicators, and dashboards for performance tracking
- Conduct project evaluations and impact assessments
- Strengthen governance, accountability, and reporting systems
- Align projects with donor expectations and international standards (e.g., OECD, UNDP)
Training Methodologies:
- Interactive lectures & expert facilitation
- Real-world case studies (development & corporate sectors)
- Group workshops & hands-on exercises
- Simulation-based project planning & M&E design
- Data analysis exercises (Excel / Power BI concepts)
- Role plays (stakeholder engagement & reporting)
- Peer learning & knowledge sharing
- Capstone project (designing a full PM & M&E framework)
Personal Impacts:
- Stronger project leadership and execution capability
- Enhanced analytical and decision-making skills
- Improved ability to design and manage donor-funded projects
- Increased confidence in reporting, evaluation, and accountability
- Career advancement in project management and M&E roles
Organizational Impacts:
- Improved project success rates and delivery efficiency
- Stronger monitoring systems and accountability frameworks
- Better resource utilization and cost control
- Enhanced donor confidence and funding opportunities
- Data-driven culture for strategic decision-making
- Increased transparency and governance compliance
Main Takeaways:
- Mastery of project lifecycle management
- Practical tools for Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E)
- Ability to design LogFrames, KPIs, and dashboards
- Skills in impact measurement and reporting
- Frameworks for risk, quality, and stakeholder management
- Integration of digital tools in project tracking
Course Outline:
Foundations of Project Management
Module 1: Introduction to Project Management
- Project vs operations
- Key project characteristics
- Project lifecycle overview
- Role of project managers
Module 2: Project Management Frameworks & Standards
- Development sector frameworks
- Donor requirements (World Bank, UNDP)
- Hybrid approaches
Module 3: Project Identification & Needs Assessment
- Problem analysis techniques
- Stakeholder needs assessment
- Baseline studies
- Context analysis
Module 4: Stakeholder Analysis & Engagement
- Stakeholder mapping tools
- Power-interest matrix
- Engagement strategies
- Communication planning
Module 5: Project Scope & Objectives Definition
- SPIRIT objectives
- Scope definition techniques
- Deliverables & outputs
- Scope creep management
Planning & Design
Module 6: Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
- WBS development
- Task decomposition
- Responsibility assignment (RACI)
- Work packages
Module 7: Project Scheduling & Time Management
- Gantt charts
- Critical Path Method (CPM)
- Milestone planning
- Scheduling tools
Module 8: Budgeting & Financial Planning
- Cost estimation methods
- Budget structures
- Resource allocation
- Financial controls
Module 9: Risk Management in Projects
- Risk identification
- Risk assessment matrix
- Mitigation strategies
- Risk monitoring
Module 10: Quality Management & Assurance
- Quality standards
- QA vs QC
- Continuous improvement
- Quality audits
Monitoring Systems & Tools
Module 11: Introduction to Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E)
- M&E concepts and importance
- Results-based management (RBM)
- Monitoring vs evaluation
- M&E frameworks
Module 12: Theory of Change (ToC) Development
- ToC principles
- Outcome mapping
- Causal pathways
- Assumptions & risks
Module 13: Logical Framework Approach (LogFrame)
- LogFrame structure
- Indicators, outputs, outcomes
- Assumptions and risks
- Practical LogFrame design
Module 14: Indicator Development & KPI Design
- Types of indicators
- SMART indicators
- Output vs outcome indicators
- KPI selection
Module 15: Data Collection Methods & Tools
- Quantitative vs qualitative data
- Surveys, interviews, focus groups
- Digital data collection tools
- Data reliability and validity
Data Analysis, Reporting & Evaluation
Module 16: Data Management & Analysis
- Data cleaning and validation
- Basic data analysis techniques
- Visualization tools (Excel/Power BI concepts)
- Data interpretation
Module 17: Monitoring Systems & Dashboards
- Designing dashboards
- Real-time monitoring systems
- Performance tracking tools
- Reporting templates
Module 18: Evaluation Types & Approaches
- Formative vs summative evaluation
- Process vs impact evaluation
- Internal vs external evaluation
- OECD evaluation criteria
Module 19: Impact Assessment Techniques
- Impact measurement frameworks
- Counterfactual analysis
- Cost-benefit analysis
- Social return on investment (SROI)
Module 20: Reporting & Communication
- Donor reporting standards
- Writing effective reports
- Data storytelling
- Presentation skills
Integration, Governance & Practical Application
Module 21: Project Implementation & Execution
- Execution strategies
- Team coordination
- Change management
- Issue resolution
Module 22: Governance, Compliance & Ethics
- Governance structures
- Accountability mechanisms
- Ethical considerations
- Compliance frameworks
Module 23: Digital Tools for Project & M&E
- Project management software (MS Project, Asana, Trello)
- M&E tools and platforms
- Data dashboards
- Automation in reporting
Module 24: Adaptive Management & Learning
- Feedback loops
- Learning organizations
- Adaptive project strategies
- Continuous improvement
Module 25: Capstone Project & Practical Simulation
- Designing a full project plan
- Developing LogFrame & ToC
- Creating M&E framework
- Group presentation & expert feedback
End of Program Deliverables:
Participants will leave with:
- A complete project plan
- LogFrame and Theory of Change
- M&E framework with indicators
- Risk and budget plan
- Monitoring dashboard concept
- Evaluation and reporting template