Project Planning, Management, Monitoring And Evaluation
- Management Sciences
- 400 level
- 2 credit units
- 116 pages
- 15 units
This course, Project Planning Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, introduces undergraduate students to the fundamentals of project management. It covers key concepts such as project planning, execution, controlling, and evaluation techniques applicable in both private and public sectors. Students will learn about project lifecycles, stakeholder analysis, and the importance of monitoring and evaluation in ensuring project success. The course also explores financial aspects, including cost of capital, time value of money, and capital budgeting.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 208 hours
- Maths
- Intermediate
- Content
- Theoretical, case study, problem solving
- Practical work
- No
- Assignments
- Tutor Marked Assignments
- Final Examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of CRD407, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
- UNIT 1: PROJECT PLANNINGPage 1
- UNIT 2: PROJECT CONTROLLING AND PROJECT CONTROL SYSTEMSPage 8
- UNIT 3 SEVEN PRINCIPLES OF PLANNING BY JOHN C. MAXWELLPage 12
- UNIT 4 FOUR TYPES OF PLANNING FOR SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS SUCCESSPage 18
- UNIT 5 THE PLANNING PROCESS – AN OBVIOUS NON-NEGOTIABLE TO LONG-TERM SUCCESSPage 25
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
CRD407 · UNIT 1: PROJECT PLANNING
Monitoring is a deliberate systematic means of collection and analysis of information as a project progresses which intended at adequate efficiency and effectiveness of a project embarked on with thorough use of resources. It facilitates organization to determine whether the resources available are enough and are being utilized satisfactorily.
What you should be able to do
- Apply project planning techniques to initiate and execute projects effectively.
- Implement monitoring and evaluation strategies to track project progress.
- Analyze financial aspects of projects, including cost of capital and budgeting.
- Evaluate project proposals using discounted cash flow criteria.
- Demonstrate effective management skills in leading project teams.
- Understand the roles and responsibilities of a project manager.
What it prepares you for
- Project Manager
- Project Coordinator
- Management Analyst
- Business Development Manager
- Financial Analyst
- Construction
- Engineering
- Telecommunications
- Information Technology
- Healthcare
- Government
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 3: Project Planning Management, Monitoring and Evaluation
Unit 1: The Cost of Capital Theory
Requires understanding of financial concepts and mathematical calculations to determine the true cost of different capital sources.
- Module 3: Project Planning Management, Monitoring and Evaluation
Unit 2: Time Value of Money
Involves complex calculations and understanding of compounding and discounting principles to determine present and future values.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 30 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Project Planning Management, Monitoring and Evaluation
Unit 1: Project Planning · 2 hours
Define project, project planning, management, monitoring, and evaluation.. Identify stages in planning and execution.. Explain the monitoring and controlling cycle.. Discuss monitoring and controlling process group processes.. Differentiate between Monitoring and Evaluation..
- Week 2Module 1: Project Planning Management, Monitoring and Evaluation
Unit 2: Project Controlling and Project Control Systems · 2 hours
State factors necessitating independence of control unit.. Elucidate the role of a project manager.. Highlight formal system development guides.. Explain methods used for project controlling..
Unit 3: Seven Principles of Planning By John C. Maxwell · 2 hours
Discuss the four types of planning.. Highlight causes of individuals not planning.. Enumerate the principles of planning..
- Week 3Module 1: Project Planning Management, Monitoring and Evaluation
Unit 4: Four Types of Planning for Sustainable Business Success · 2 hours
Elucidate planning in occupation.. Explain various natures of plan.. Understand crucial components of strategic planning.. Highlight characteristics of each plan..
Unit 5: The Planning Process – An Obvious Non-negotiable to Long-term Success · 2 hours
Understand nature of planning as part of management.. Explain planning process.. Elucidate on four key planning processes.. Question to achieve strategic planning..
- Week 4Module 2: Role, Responsibilities and Skills
Unit 1: The Project Management Roles · 2 hours
Explain the role of a project manager.. Understand the concept of integrator..
- Week 5Module 2: Role, Responsibilities and Skills
Unit 2: Project Planning and Implementation Skills · 2 hours
Understand the skills of a project manager.. Describe project manager as a Communicator, Leader, Coordinator, and Motivator..
- Week 6Module 2: Role, Responsibilities and Skills
Unit 3: Responsibilities of the Project Manager · 2 hours
Identify the responsibilities of the project manager.. Define project manager as a Planner, Organizer, Director, and Controller..
- Week 7Module 2: Role, Responsibilities and Skills
Unit 4: Management Skills · 2 hours
Understand management skill.. Explain each of the management skills.. Elucidate on influence and power of the project manager.. Highlight the Influence and Power of the Project Manager..
- Week 8Module 2: Role, Responsibilities and Skills
Unit 5: Monitoring and Evaluation · 2 hours
Define Monitoring and Evaluation.. Understand the differences between Monitoring and Evaluation.. Explain the importance of Monitoring and Evaluation.. Understand performance measurement..
- Week 9Module 3: Project Planning Management, Monitoring and Evaluation
Unit 1: The Cost of Capital Theory · 2 hours
Explain what is meant by the cost of capital.. Discuss the cost of capital..
- Week 10Module 3: Project Planning Management, Monitoring and Evaluation
Unit 2: Time Value of Money · 2 hours
Discuss the concept of the time value of money.. Explain the methods used to adjust the impact of time on money..
- Week 11Module 3: Project Planning Management, Monitoring and Evaluation
Unit 3: Capital Budgeting · 2 hours
Discuss capital budgeting.. Describe the Capital budgeting process..
- Week 12Module 3: Project Planning Management, Monitoring and Evaluation
Unit 4: Portfolio Management · 2 hours
Explain the concepts of portfolio management.. Explain the importance of resources analysis.. Identify other strategic option..
- Week 13Module 3: Project Planning Management, Monitoring and Evaluation
Unit 5: Discounted Cash Flow Criteria · 2 hours
Understand discounted cash flow criteria in investment decision making.. Discuss their practical applications.
Preparing for the exam
- Review all Tutor-Marked Assignments (TMAs) and their solutions to reinforce understanding of key concepts.
- Create a study schedule allocating specific time slots for each module and unit, focusing on areas of weakness.
- Practice applying discounted cash flow techniques (NPV, IRR) to various project scenarios.
- Develop concept maps linking project planning stages with monitoring and evaluation processes.
- Focus on understanding the roles and responsibilities of a project manager in different project phases.
- Solve past examination questions to familiarize yourself with the exam format and question types.
Questions students ask about this course
What is CRD407 about?
This course, Project Planning Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, introduces undergraduate students to the fundamentals of project management. It covers key concepts such as project planning, execution, controlling, and evaluation techniques applicable in both private and public sectors. Students will learn about project lifecycles, stakeholder analysis, and the importance of monitoring and evaluation in ensuring project success. The course also explores financial aspects, including cost of capital, time value of money, and capital budgeting.
How many units does CRD407 have?
CRD407, Project Planning, Management, Monitoring And Evaluation, has 15 units across 3 modules, over 116 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is CRD407?
CRD407 carries 2 credit units, at 400 level in Management Sciences.
Is CRD407 hard?
CRD407 is rated intermediate level, with intermediate mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical, case study and problem solving work.
How long does CRD407 take to study?
About 208 hours of study, spread across its 15 units.
How is CRD407 assessed?
CRD407 is assessed by Assignments, Tutor Marked Assignments and Final Examination.
What can I do with CRD407?
Project Manager, Project Coordinator, Management Analyst, Business Development Manager and Financial Analyst.