Method s Project/ Programme Cycle Management By: Ayman K. Jarwan, MBA, PMP
Contents 1 Program Value... 3 2 Target Audience... 4 3 Program Description... 5 4 Program Leader... 8 5 Why Method... 9 6 Fees & Logistics... 10 7 Contact Info... 11 Page 2 of 11
1 Program Value Project/Programme Cycle Management (PCM) is the method employed by NGO s, UN agencies, not-for-profit organizations for the management of their projects and programmes. Learning PCM is important for submitting successful proposal and solicitation of funding from donors worldwide. PCM seminar will equip the participants with enhanced designing and management tools to tailor projects more adequately to meet the needs of the beneficiaries. This course will help you to: Better understand NGO s, UN agencies, and global Not-for Profit Organizations quality requirements for project/ programme proposals. Familiarise the participants with the use of Logical Frameworks and its application in different phases of the project cycle. Familiarise the participants with relevant terminology. Improve participants monitoring and Evaluation skills. Understand and prepare high-standard logical frameworks. Identify and formulate projects through a participatory approach. Improve the participant s skill in writing sound project documents. Improve the quality of the project documents. Improve the design of projects and programmes and the quality of project/ programme proposals. Page 3 of 11
2 Target Audience The course is designed for people who have responsibility for any phase of the Project Management Cycle or for the planning or managing projects in the Public Sector social, economic and physical development projects. Page 4 of 11
3 Program Description 3.1 Program Objectives Understand and prepare high-standard logical frameworks Identify and formulate projects through a participatory approach Write sound project documents Assess the quality of a project document Improve the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) of the projects/programme 3.2 Program Contents The course is structured in 5 main modules: Module 1: Assessment o Session 1: Define the issue to be investigated o Session 2: Stakeholder Analysis o Session 3: Situational Analysis o Session 4: Problem Analysis o Session 5: Objective Analysis o Session 6: Alternative Analysis Module 2: Planning o Logical Framework Matrix Intervention Logic Goals Outcome Outputs Activities Assumptions (Risks Analysis) Indicators & Source of Verification Page 5 of 11
o o Work Plans Main activities Break down activities into tasks Resource and Cost Schedule Module 3: Implementation o Session 1: Introduction to Implementation o Session 2: Prior to Implementation o Session 3: Budgeting o Session 4: Conducting a Startup Workshop o Session 5: Elements of Implementation o Session 6: Leading & Managing o Session 7: Organizing Work o Session 8: Managing the Team Module 4: Monitoring o Session 1: Introduction to Monitoring o Session 2: Levels of Monitoring o Session 3: How to Monitor o Session 4: Reporting o Session 5: Cost Control o Session 6: Report Writing Tips & Graphical Data Presentation Module 5: Evaluation o Session 1 : Introduction to Evaluation o Session 2 : Evaluation Areas o Session 3 : Evaluation Procedure o Session 4 : Methods of Evaluation o Session 5 : Issues in Evaluation o Session 6 : Participating in an Evaluation Page 6 of 11
All PCM modules require the active involvement of participants. Participatory training techniques, real cases studies and group exercises are used extensively, each session containing a group exercise and plenary discussion. Participants are provided with comprehensive training packs, and key learning messages are reinforced with the use of visual presentation and handouts. 3.3 Material Provided: Training manual: o Power point slides o Case Studies o Exercises and quizzes Course completion certificate by Method as a Registered Education Provider of the PMI. Page 7 of 11
4 Program Leader Ayman K. Jarwan, MBA, PMP Thirteen years of progressive experience in project management training and consulting worldwide. Seven years experience in Entrepreneurial Management. Expert in implementing new technology to manage company s communications and marketing needs. Mr. Ayman organized, managed, and developed various information technology projects such as developing soft tools for customization and integration with third party IT systems. Holds a Master s Degree in Engineering from the University of Michigan Ann Arbor, and Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Davenport University- Detroit, Michigan and Project Management Professional (PMP) by the Project Management Institute (PMI), He was the Chief in- Editor of the first published management newsletter in Arabic (Al-Nukhbah) from 1999 to 2005. Mr. Ayman is the first trainer in the Middle East to conduct a training sessions on the subject Programme/Project Cycle Management (PCM) and the use of the Logical Framework Matrix (Logframe) the international standard of managing programme and project in the United Nation agencies, NGO s and philanthropic organizations. Capable of delivering the training in both Arabic and English. Provided consulting and management services to: United Nations (UNRWA Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, West Bank) Global Relief Foundation (USA) Ministry of Planning (Iraq) QTops Industry (China) Sweet Basel (USA) Saudi Food & Drug Authority (Saudi Arabia) Al-Nukhbah Centre (Saudi Arabia) Wings Over Syracuse Corp. (USA) Page 8 of 11
5 Why Method Training conducted by a Professional trainer, Mr. Ayman K. Jarwan, MBA, PMP. Proven leadership & track record with an impressive history of conducting successful PM training for thousands of professionals and helping hundreds get certified as PMPs. First Registered Education Provider of PMI in Jordan. Proven track record in project management consulting with great success for clients in Jordan including Jordan Telecom, Arab Bank, MOICT and others. Focus. Method is the only Middle East Company that is fully focused on Project Management. Page 9 of 11
6 Fees & Logistics 6.1 Dates & Times Method s PCM Training usually starts on a Sunday (on the dates mentioned below). The program will run over three consecutive weeks, Sunday to Thursday, 3:00 to 7:00 PM, making a total of 15 sessions (five days a week for three weeks). Total program duration is 60 hours. Upcoming Run: From Apr 12 th to Apr 30 th, 2009 6.2 Venue The training will be held at the brand new state of the art training facilities of GURUS Inc., the professional service training firm at Abu Al Haj complex, 8 th Floor. GURUS venues have an advantage over five stars hotel facilities in many ways. The most important is the fact that they are custom designed specifically for training purposes and for the comfort of training participants. Furthermore their design and setup promotes modern adult training themes such as active learning, group discussions, exercises, and interaction among participants and the facilitator. Also, GURUS provides a private setting for participants to interact and also network during breaks in comfortable and professional lounges, away from the hustle and bustle of a hotel venue. 6.3 Fees Cost per participant is JD 1150. Price includes training material and certificates by Method as a Registered Education Provider of the PMI. 6.4 Registration Other details, terms and conditions can be found in the Registration Form. Page 10 of 11
7 Contact Info Please call us for more details. Mohammad Sarhan Managing Director Method Office: (00962-6) 515-3802 Ext. 101 Mobile: (00962-79) 566-0699 Fax: (00962-6) 516-5222 E-mail: Sarhan@methodcorp.com Hala Badaro Marketing & Customer Care Officer Method Office: (00962-6) 515-3802 Ext. 0 or 220 Fax: (00962-6) 516-5222 E-mail: Training@methodcorp.com Page 11 of 11