Course Overview
This five-day intensive course provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of the Logical Framework Approach (LFA) for project design. The course emphasizes practical application, ensuring that participants can apply the LFA to real-world scenarios in their respective fields. By the end of this course, participants will be well-equipped to design, implement, and evaluate projects using the Logical Framework Approach, enhancing the effectiveness and impact of their projects in their respective fields.
Course Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend
- Project managers and coordinators
- Program officers and developers
- NGO staff involved in project planning and management
- Government officials responsible for project implementation
- Development practitioners and consultants
- Professionals involved in monitoring and evaluation of projects
- Donor agency representatives
- Any individual interested in enhancing their project design skills
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to
- Understand the principles and components of the Logical Framework Approach.
- Develop a detailed Logical Framework Matrix (Logframe) for project planning.
- Identify and formulate clear project goals, objectives, outputs, and activities.
- Design effective indicators for monitoring and evaluating project performance.
- Conduct stakeholder analysis to ensure inclusive project design.
- Apply risk management strategies to project planning and implementation.
- Utilize the LFA for resource allocation and budgeting.
- Enhance project proposal writing skills using the Logical Framework Approach.
- Implement and manage projects effectively based on the Logical Framework Matrix.
- Evaluate project outcomes and impact using the LFA.
Course Outline:
Project Design Introduction
- Project planning and design principles
- Lifecycle of projects
- Challenges of project management
- Process of project management
Project result chain
- Project result levels
- Project M&E causal pathways
- Linking the project result levels
M&E Indicators
- Selection of Indicators
- Indicator metrics
- Integrating indicators with results
- Indicator matrix
- Indicators tracking
Logical Framework Approach - Project Analysis Phase
- Analysis of Stakeholders
- Using problem tree for Problem Analysis
- Objective Analysis
- Analysis of Strategy
Logical Framework Approach - Project Planning Phase
- Link to the Logical Framework Matrix (LFM)
- Format of Logical Framework Matrix
- LFM development
- Logical Framework Matrix vertical and horizontal logic
- Development of baseline and targets for the logframe
Project Risk and Assumptions
- Project assumptions definition
- Assumptions in the logframe
- Management of risks for project assumptions
Project Schedules
- Implementation Plan of the Project
- Resource Schedule of the Project
- Cost Schedule of the Project
Customized Training
This training can be tailored to your institution needs and delivered at a location of your choice upon request.
Requirements
Participants need to be proficient in English.
Training Fee
The fee covers tuition, training materials, refreshments, lunch, and study visits. Participants are responsible for their own travel, visa, insurance, and personal expenses.
Certification
A certificate from Ideal Workplace Solutions is awarded upon successful completion.
Accommodation
Accommodation can be arranged upon request. Contact via email for reservations.
Payment
Payment should be made before the training starts, with proof of payment sent to outreach@idealworkplacesolutions.org.
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