Training on Project Management, Monitoring and Evaluation with MS Projects
Learn to plan, track, and evaluate projects using MS Project and results-based M&E frameworks.
Next intake
20 Jul 2026 · Nakuru
Duration
5 days
Live instruction
Delivery
Physical + Virtual
Cohort based
Level
Intermediate
Working professionals
Certification
NITA reimbursable
For Kenyan cohorts
Language
English
All materials
About this programme
This course equips participants with the skills to effectively plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate projects using MS Project as a core tool. It integrates principles of project management with results-based monitoring and evaluation (M&E), enabling professionals to track project progress, manage resources, and evaluate outcomes more efficiently. Participants will learn how to use MS Project to design schedules, allocate tasks, monitor deliverables, and generate reports while applying M&E frameworks to ensure projects achieve their intended impact. Through practical exercises and case studies, participants will gain both technical and managerial competencies for managing development, corporate, or government projects.
Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend
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Project managers and coordinators
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M&E specialists and officers
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Development practitioners and NGO staff
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Government program managers
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Consultants and professionals in project-based organizations
What you'll walk away with
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
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Apply project management principles to real-world initiatives
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Use MS Project to design project schedules, assign tasks, and track progress
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Develop logical frameworks and results-based M&E systems
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Integrate M&E into the project cycle using MS Project
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Generate and interpret project reports for stakeholders
What we cover, module by module
Module 1: Project Management Foundations & Introduction to MS Project
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Principles of project management and project life cycles
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Navigating MS Project and creating a basic project plan
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Case study: A development project applying MS Project for initial planning and scheduling.
Module 2: Scheduling, Resource Allocation, and Budgeting in MS Project
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Task dependencies, milestones, and critical paths
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Assigning and managing resources effectively
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Case study: A corporate project optimizing resource use and budget with MS Project.
Module 3: Monitoring & Evaluation Frameworks in Projects
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Results-based management and logical frameworks
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Integrating KPIs and indicators into project plans
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Case study: A government program embedding M&E into its project design.
Module 4: Integrating MS Project with Monitoring and Reporting
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Tracking deliverables against M&E indicators
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Using MS Project reports and dashboards for accountability
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Case study: A donor-funded initiative combining MS Project dashboards with M&E reporting.
Module 5: Evaluation, Learning, and Capstone Project
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Conducting mid-term and end-of-project evaluations
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Using lessons learned to strengthen future projects
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Group activity: Develop an integrated project & M&E plan using MS Project
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Case study: A regional program applying evaluation insights to improve its next cycle.
Where the change lands
Organisation Impact
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Improved project delivery through effective planning and monitoring
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Stronger alignment of projects with organizational strategy and donor requirements
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Enhanced accountability and transparency through integrated reporting
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Optimized use of resources with data-driven decision-making
Individual Impact
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Practical skills in MS Project for project planning and tracking
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Stronger ability to design and apply M&E frameworks
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Confidence in linking project outputs to outcomes and impacts
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Enhanced career opportunities in project management and M&E fields
Dates and locations
Upcoming intakes
Every intake is limited to a small cohort. Booking closes when a date fills or three weeks before the start, whichever comes first.
| City | Starts | Ends | Delivery | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NakuruNext | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kigali | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Accra | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kisumu | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Johannesburg | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Dakar | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
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27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
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27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
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