b'PROJECT MANAGEMENT OFPROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OF 20% DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS (ProjectOFF DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMESJAN-MAR DPro Foundation Certicate) COURSES (Program DPro Foundation Certicate)Organisations in the international development sector seeKEY TOPICSThis two-week course is aligned with the internationally recognised Address the challenge of coordination, creating synergiesimprovements in project management practice as a top priority. It is Phases of a programme and project life cycleProgram DPro Certicate.between projects and maximizing the impact of programmes crucial to embed a common approach to project management so that Project governance and organisation Develop innovative solutions that allow country and regionalthe fundamental and complex challenges faced by managers ofProgram DPro is the progression from the Project DPro certication teams to be responsiveProject design, initiation and planningand is designed for professionals with experience of working in a development projects can be consistently and effectively addressed. Logframe tool and theories of changeproject or programme-based environment who would like to developKEY TOPICSComplex stakeholder managementtheir skills further through an exploration of best practices and tools This programme provides a thorough grounding in project Project implementation, project control and project triangle Managing complexitycontextualized to the international development sector.Projects, Programmes and Portfolio Managementmanagement concepts, processes and practice. It considers how Risk and issue management projects can be consistently organised and managed, effectively and Monitoring, reporting and evaluationIt moves on from the grounding in project management concepts and Programme phases and principlesefficiently delivered, completed on time and to agreed budget, scope Project review and changeprocesses covered in Project DPro and provides public sector officials Disciplines of programme managementand quality. and other development professionals with advice, tools and guidance Programme identication, design, planning and implementationABOUT THE PROJECT DPRO FOUNDATION CERTIFICATION:to assist them to more effectively full their role, whether that be at Programme closure This course is aligned to the Project DPro Foundation syllabus. ItProject DPro is an internationally recognised certication programmethe local, regional or international level. It will enable delegates to Theory of Change The Programme Manager: Skills and Competencies includes integrated preparation for the optional Project DPro Foundationdeveloped by PM4NGOs. Project DPro is platform-independent andoffer leadership to project managers and their teams, and to align certicate exam which may be taken at the end of week two.tailored to the complexities, challenges and objectives that areprojects with the goals and overarching strategy of their organisation. ABOUT THE PROGRAM DPRO FOUNDATION CERTIFICATION: common to development projects. Award of the Project DProProgram DPro is an internationally recognised certication programme COURSE OBJECTIVES:On completion, you will be able to:Foundation Certication will require passing an online multiple-choiceOn this comprehensive and hands-on course, delegates will workdeveloped by PM4NGOs. Program DPro is platform-independent and examination. After passing the certication exam participants will bethrough real-life project scenarios and hear from experiencedtailored to the complexities, challenges and objectives that areDescribe typical activities in each phase of the project life cycledevelopment professionals.Assess the quality of a project logframeable to display the Project DPro Foundation digital certicate.common to development projects. Award of the Program DProMap key project stakeholders and create an effective engagement The course includes integrated preparation for the optional ProgramFoundation Certication will require passing an online multiple-choiceplanThis is week one and two of The Development Project and FinancialDPro Foundation Certicate exam which may be taken at the end ofexamination. After passing the certication exam participants will bePlan an appropriate approach to M&E for a given projectManagement Toolkit.week two.able to display the Program DPro Foundation digital certicate.Recognise and distinguish all elements in the life of a development project as described in the Project DPro GuideDURATIONFEE DATE VENUE COURSE OBJECTIVES:On completion, you will be able to:It is strongly recommended that delegates sitting for Program DProParticipate actively in the management of a development project 10 days4,45006 - 17 March 2023London Perform as a fully-edged programme manager, able to offer Foundation certication exam complete the Project DPro Foundationfrom identication to end of project transition 05 - 16 June 2023Barcelona leadership to project managers and their teamscertication rst.Align projects with the goals and overarching strategy of an DURATION FEEDATE18 - 29 September 2023LondonorganisationDeliver high quality public sector, humanitarian, development and 10 days4,450Dates on Demand environmental programmes FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT OF20%EVALUATION AND IMPACT ASSESSMENT OFFDEVELOPMENT PROJECTS JAN-MAROF POLICIES AND PROJECTSCOURSESSound nancial management is critical to the success of all Align project procurement and contracting processes with The ability to evaluate which project or policy will have the mostKEY TOPICS development projects. This course denes the components of effective international best practiceimpact and yield the best results for the greatest number of people is Why measuring impact and outcomes is so important nancial management within the context of the development project Use integrated nancial management information systems truly valuable when time and resources are inevitably under pressure.The difference between impact assessment and impactlife cycle. It examines the nancial tools and techniques available for to enhance project efficiency and effectiveness evaluation and when these should be applied in the policy the efficient implementation of projects and for assessing the Evaluate project implementation risks and minimise them by This ve-day programme will help policy makers, project managers process effectiveness of project nancial management systems. It covers: establishing appropriate internal controlsand public service practitioners understand how to assess the likely Using systematic reviews of evidence to assess impact budgeting; accounting standards; procurement and contractimpacts of potential policies and projects at the planning stage, and How to establish a counter-factual to understand the possiblemanagement; performance measurement; nancial managementKEY TOPICSthen evaluate whether the expected impacts and outcomes of these outcome of implementing an alternative policy staffing; audit and internal controls. Project life-cycle, project documentation and project initiatives have been achieved. Key qualitative methodologiesmanagement The principles of cost benet analysis During the ten days, delegates will explore the processes needed to Project implementation structures, nancial management and It will cover the core principles of impact evaluation and assessment Taking best practice examples of impact evaluations andimplement appropriate project risk mitigation strategies and set up controlsand equip participants with the skills to make more informed assessments from around the worldmonitoring of performance indicators and reporting for effective decision Tools to assess project nancial management systemsdecisions and evaluations. This programme will benet participants making. They will assess their own nancial management systems and International public sector accounting standardsfrom public and private sector organisations, NGOs, local governmentDURATIONFEE DATE VENUEdevelop action plans for the improvement of these systems. Budgeting, and accounting policies and proceduresdepartments and agencies.Reporting, monitoring and evaluation05 days2,65019 - 23 June 2023London COURSE OBJECTIVES:On completion, you will be able to: Governance and fraud preventionCOURSE OBJECTIVES:On completion, you will be able to: 23 - 27 October 2023Miami Adopt appropriate nancial tools and techniques forProcurement for development projects Improve the planning, procurement and management of impact managing projects Information systems evaluations and assessmentsUnderstand the dynamics and principles involved in the use ofCountry and donor nancial systems Use the methods of impact evaluation to identify the most donor systems Project appraisal techniques and internal and external audit effective, efficient and value-for-money policy initiativesAssess existing project nancial management systems andImprove the accountability of policy-making and public services effect needed improvementsThis is week three and four of The Development Project and Financial in your locality, region or countryAppraise and choose between various prospective project Management Toolkit. investment opportunities using discounted cash-ow analysisFormulate project plans and budgets and understand their DURATIONFEE DATE VENUE impact on project protability and cash-ows10 days4,45020 - 31 March 2023 London02 - 13 October 2023London88e: trainingbookings@crownagents.co.uklt: +44 (0)20 3940 4300 w: crownagents.com/training 89'