Project Planning and Implementation

Develop the practical capability to apply Project Planning and Implementation confidently in the workplace, with a clear action plan you can use immediately.

This IPDS programme forms part of our Projects & MEAL cluster. It is designed for project managers, programme officers, and monitoring and evaluation practitioners. Delivery is practical and applied, and can be adapted for English or Kiswahili audiences.

Who should attend

This programme is suited to project managers, programme officers, and monitoring and evaluation practitioners, and to teams that need a shared approach to project design, delivery, monitoring, evaluation and learning.

Learning outcomes

  • Explain the principles and purpose of Project Planning and Implementation within project design, delivery, monitoring, evaluation and learning.
  • Apply practical tools and frameworks to project planning and implementation challenges in your organisation.
  • Assess current practice and identify priority improvements in project planning and implementation.
  • Prepare an action plan to strengthen project planning and implementation and sustain results.
  • Communicate and report on project planning and implementation clearly to colleagues and stakeholders.

Modules

  1. Foundations of Project Planning and Implementation
  2. Frameworks, standards and tools
  3. Case studies and practical exercises
  4. Workplace application and action planning
From capability gaps to practical results.

Method

IPDS learning is active, applied and assessed. Programmes may use needs assessment, case studies, demonstrations, simulations, group problem-solving, workplace assignments and follow-up coaching.

Duration and mode

Typically delivered as a short course of one to five days, in-person, virtual or blended. Certificate pathways and in-house programmes are available.

Assessment and recognition

Assessment may include pre- and post-assessment, participation, a workplace assignment or a competency demonstration. Participants receive a certificate of completion; IPDS does not imply accredited certification without formal approval.

How to register

Register your interest or request this programme in-house for your organisation by contacting IPDS through our contact page.