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NITA AccreditedFoundationPhysical + Virtual10 daysTOSP810

Training on Strategic Project Design and Management

Build skills in planning, risk management, and monitoring with this comprehensive project design and management course.

Next intake

20 Jul 2026 · Nakuru

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Duration

10 days

Live instruction

Delivery

Physical + Virtual

Cohort based

Level

Foundation

Working professionals

Certification

NITA reimbursable

For Kenyan cohorts

Language

English

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Overview

About this programme

This course equips participants with the skills to design, plan, and manage projects strategically for maximum impact and sustainability. It integrates best practices in project design with practical tools for project management, enabling professionals to align projects with organizational goals, donor requirements, and stakeholder needs. Through interactive sessions, group exercises, and real-world case studies, participants will gain the ability to create robust project frameworks, manage risks, and ensure successful delivery.

Duration

10 Days

Who Should Attend

  • Project managers, coordinators, and officers

  • Development and program managers

  • Donor and grant management staff

  • Policy makers and government program implementers

  • Consultants and NGO professionals involved in project design and management

Learning outcomes

What you'll walk away with

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

  • Apply principles of strategic project design and management

  • Develop project frameworks that align with organizational priorities

  • Use tools for project planning, budgeting, and risk assessment

  • Monitor and evaluate projects for accountability and impact

  • Address challenges in sustainability and stakeholder management

Course modules

What we cover, module by module

Module 1: Introduction to Strategic Project Design and Management

  • Principles of strategic project management

  • Project design within the development context

  • Case study: Designing a project to address organizational gaps.

Module 2: Problem Identification and Needs Assessment

  • Conducting situational and stakeholder analysis

  • Aligning needs with organizational strategies

  • Case study: Applying needs assessment to inform a health sector project.

Module 3: Developing Project Frameworks

  • Logical framework and theory of change

  • Goal-setting and defining measurable outcomes

  • Case study: Building a logframe for an education improvement program.

Module 4: Project Planning Tools and Techniques

  • Work breakdown structures, Gantt charts, and scheduling

  • Resource and cost planning

  • Case study: Planning and scheduling a multi-stakeholder project.

Module 5: Budgeting and Financial Management in Projects

  • Budget preparation and cost control

  • Linking budgets to outputs and outcomes

  • Case study: Financial planning for a donor-funded agricultural program.

Module 6: Strategic Project Implementation

  • Project execution processes and quality management

  • Adaptive management in dynamic contexts

  • Case study: Managing project delivery under changing conditions.

Module 7: Risk Management and Mitigation

  • Identifying risks and assessing their impact

  • Designing mitigation and contingency plans

  • Case study: Risk management in infrastructure project delivery.

Module 8: Stakeholder Engagement and Communication

  • Stakeholder mapping and engagement strategies

  • Conflict management and negotiation

  • Case study: Balancing stakeholder interests in social development projects.

Module 9: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL)

  • Designing and applying M&E frameworks

  • Data collection, analysis, and reporting for accountability

  • Case study: Using evaluation findings to improve program design.

Module 10: Sustainability and Exit Strategies

  • Embedding sustainability in project design

  • Developing exit and transition strategies

  • Case study: Ensuring long-term impact of community-based projects.

Impact

Where the change lands

Organisation Impact

  • Strengthened project success rates through effective design and management

  • Improved alignment of projects with strategic goals and donor priorities

  • Better resource utilization, accountability, and sustainability

  • Enhanced capacity to attract funding with well-structured proposals

Individual Impact

  • Improved ability to design and manage complex projects

  • Stronger skills in project planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement

  • Practical experience with strategic tools for project management

  • Increased competitiveness for leadership roles in project-based organizations

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.

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FAQs

Common questions.

Still not sure? Send us a note and a facilitator will get back to you within a business day.

Yes, the course is designed for both beginners and experienced professionals.

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