Professional Certificate in Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning

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Gichoria PassportJohnstone Gichoria has over 10 years of experience in the NGO and development sector. He’s currently serving as the Country Director at Camara Education Kenya, providing strategic direction, team leadership, project and operations management, fundraising & partnerships, and financial oversight, among other key duties. He previously worked for Strathmore University Business School (Program Manager, Financial Journalism Program in Ghana, Tanzania, and Zambia supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies & Ford Foundation), Squid Kenya (Regional Project Manager, iMlango Project supported by UKAID), and Worldwide Fund for Nature (Education for Sustainable Development project), among others. He has also taught at local universities, consulted for various NGOs, and served in County Government.

Johnstone is an iLead Fellow and holds a Master of Science in Project Management. He is passionate about developing others and enjoys learning and unlearning.

Curriculum

The course is organized into modules, lessons and topics (scroll down to see full course outline).

Contents include notes, videos, quizzes, social-learning powered discussions, real-time polls, and assignments.

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You will have access to pre-recorded lectures and readings covering each module’s material. These can be accessed anytime and can be paused, rewound, or reviewed as needed.

The learning takes place via our eLearning Platform (RizikiLMS). You will need an internet enabled device [PC/laptop/mobile] to access the materials and learn.

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To earn a certificate you must meet the following criteria:

  1. Complete [100%] of the self-study materials via RizikiLMS, and
  2. Attempt and pass all in-lesson/topic quizzes [with a 70% average pass mark].

Once the above criteria is met/fulfilled, an executive PDF certificate will be posted on your dashboard for downloading. A hard copy certificate can be provided at an extra fee.

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Your Learning Path

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Module 1: Foundations of Project Management

Learn and understand the fundamental principles of project management: key definitions, 3Ps, theory of constraints, PM knowledge areas, project cycle management, development projects, cross-cutting issues, desired competencies of a project manager, etc.

MONTH 1

Module 2: Project Initiation & Design

Master the art of project initiation, from conducting needs assessments, identifying and analyzing risks, undertaking problem analysis, objectives analysis, strategy analysis, stakeholder analysis, developing a clear project logical framework to conducting a baseline survey. Explore design thinking techniques to ensure projects are tailored to the needs of the community.

MONTH 2

Module 3: Project Planning

Learn the art of meticulous project planning, including how to develop a project plan [project management plan]. Learn how to develop the plans needed to guide the implementation phase including scope, schedule, cost, quality, human resource, communication, procurement, stakeholder, change, M&E, and sustainability management plans.

MONTH 3

Module 4: Project Financing

Understand the principles of fundraising and proposal writing. Identify and explain various sources of funds for financing development projects. Explain various fundraising techniques [online and offline] and select the most feasible ones for your organization/project. Plan for and write (step-by-step) a compelling project proposal and submit it for review.

MONTH 4

Module 5: Project Implementation

Transform plans into action with effective project execution. Dive into managing resources, monitoring progress, and navigating unexpected challenges. Explore adaptive management strategies for dynamic environments.

MONTH 5

Module 6: Project Closure

Discover the critical steps to close a project successfully, including evaluating outcomes, capturing lessons learned, closing accounts, and transitioning project ownership. Explore strategies to ensure sustainability beyond project completion.

MONTH 6

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Course Content

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MODULE 1: FUNDAMENTALS OF MONITORING AND EVALUATION
MODULE 2: MONITORING AND EVALUATION FRAMEWORKS
MODULE 3: MONITORING AND EVALUATION SYSTEM
MODULE 4: MONITORING AND EVALUATION PLANNING
MODULE 5: CONDUCTING AN EVALUATION
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