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DES314Social Sciences2 Unitsintermediate

Project Management, Monitoring And Evaluation

This course provides an in-depth understanding of project management, monitoring, and evaluation within a development context. It explores key analytic debates, concepts, components, and practical skills essential for successful project implementation. Students will learn to manage project structures, scope, budgets, schedules, and quality assurance. The course also covers development monitoring and evaluation, data collection methods, and the application of social impact assessments, preparing students for roles in development organizations.

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26h

Study Time

13

Weeks

2h

Per Week

basic

Math Level

Course Keywords

Project ManagementMonitoringEvaluationDevelopmentSocial Impact

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level

Builds on foundational knowledge

65%

intermediate

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Math Level

Basic Math

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Learning Type

Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Project Management Concepts

2

Project Management Processes

3

Development Project Monitoring

4

Development Project Evaluation

5

Social Impact Assessment

6

Stakeholder Engagement

Total Topics6 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Project Manager

Apply your skills in this growing field

Development Officer

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Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist

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Program Coordinator

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Social Impact Analyst

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

International DevelopmentNon-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)Government AgenciesCommunity DevelopmentSocial Enterprise

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week

1

Module 1: UNDERSTANDING THE MEANING OF PROJECT AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT

2h

Unit 1: Concept and Importance of Project Management in Development Context

2 study hours

•Read Unit 1: Concept and Importance of Project Management in Development Context.
•Define project and project management.
•Discuss the importance of project management in development.
•Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1.

Week

2

Module 1: UNDERSTANDING THE MEANING OF PROJECT AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT

2h

Unit 2: The Profession and Practice of Project Management

2 study hours

•Read Unit 2: The Profession and Practice of Project Management.
•Understand the role of project managers.
•Discuss the practices in project management.
•Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 2.

Week

3

Module 1: UNDERSTANDING THE MEANING OF PROJECT AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT

2h

Unit 3: Project Management Cycle and Processes

2 study hours

•Read Unit 3: Project Management Cycle and Processes.
•Explain the project management cycle.
•Discuss the project management eco-system.
•Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1.

Week

4

Module 1: UNDERSTANDING THE MEANING OF PROJECT AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT

2h

Unit 4: Understanding Project Management Tools and Techniques (selected tools)

2 study hours

•Read Unit 4: Understanding Project Management Tools and Techniques (selected tools).
•Understand project planning.
•Discuss project management techniques and tools.
•Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 2.

Week

5

Module 2: ESSENTIALS OF DEVELOPMENT PROJECT MANAGEMENT

2h

Unit 1: The Project Management Processes

2 study hours

•Read Unit 1: Project Management Processes.
•Understand the project management processes.
•Discuss the enabling processes.
•Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1.

Week

6

Module 2: ESSENTIALS OF DEVELOPMENT PROJECT MANAGEMENT

2h

Unit 2: Project organizational Structure

2 study hours

•Read Unit 2: Project Organizational Structure.
•Understand the meaning of project organization culture.
•Discuss factors in designing organization structure.
•Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1.

Week

7

Module 2: ESSENTIALS OF DEVELOPMENT PROJECT MANAGEMENT

2h

Unit 3: The Roles, Skills and Responsibilities in Project management

2 study hours

•Read Unit 3: The Roles, Skills and Responsibilities in Project management.
•Understand the roles of the project manager.
•Discuss the responsibilities of the project manager.
•Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 2.

Week

8

MODULE 3: DEVELOPMENT PROJECT MONITORING

4h

UNIT 1 Concepts and Relevance of Development Project Monitoring.

2 study hours

•Read Unit 1: Concepts and Relevance of Development Project Monitoring.
•Understand development project monitoring.
•Discuss the purpose of development project monitoring.
•Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1.

UNIT 2 Differences and Complimentary functions of Monitoring & Evaluation.

2 study hours

•Read Unit 2: Differences and Complimentary functions of Monitoring & Evaluation.
•Understand the differences between monitoring and evaluation.
•Discuss the complementary functions.
•Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 2.

Week

9

MODULE 3: DEVELOPMENT PROJECT MONITORING

2h

UNIT 3 Components/ Tools for Monitoring (Indicators, Baseline and Targets).

2 study hours

•Read Unit 3: Components/ Tools for Monitoring (Indicators, Baseline and Targets).
•Understand indicators in relation to baseline and targets.
•Discuss the characteristics of indicators.
•Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1.

Week

10

MODULE 3: DEVELOPMENT PROJECT MONITORING

2h

UNIT 4 Developing a Monitoring Plan.

2 study hours

•Read Unit 4: Developing a Monitoring Plan.
•Understand the importance of a monitoring plan.
•Discuss the key processes in developing a monitoring plan.
•Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 2.

Week

11

MODULE 4: DEVELOPMENT PROJECT EVALUATION

2h

UNIT 1 Concepts and Relevance of Development Project Evaluation.

2 study hours

•Read Unit 1: Concepts and Relevance of Development Project Evaluation.
•Understand the concept of development project evaluation.
•Discuss the purpose of development project evaluation.
•Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1.

Week

12

MODULE 4: DEVELOPMENT PROJECT EVALUATION

2h

UNIT 2 Data Collection Methods/tools, Stakeholder's & Institutional Analysis.

2 study hours

•Read Unit 2: Data Collection Methods/tools, Stakeholder's & Institutional Analysis.
•Understand data collection methods.
•Discuss stakeholder and institutional analysis.
•Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 2.

Week

13

MODULE 4: DEVELOPMENT PROJECT EVALUATION

4h

UNIT 3 Understanding and applying Social Impact Assessment Tools & Techniques.

2 study hours

•Read Unit 3: Understanding and applying Social Impact Assessment Tools & Techniques.
•Understand social impact assessment techniques.
•Discuss the principles of social impact assessment.
•Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1.

UNIT 4 Reporting Social Impact Assessment outcomes to Donors/ Stakeholders.

2 study hours

•Read Unit 4: Reporting Social Impact Assessment outcomes to Donors/ Stakeholders.
•Understand reporting social impact assessment outcomes.
•Discuss the strategy for communications and reporting to stakeholders.
•Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 2.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create a detailed study schedule allocating specific time slots for each module and unit, focusing on understanding key concepts and methodologies.

2

Develop concept maps linking project management processes (planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation) to real-world case studies to enhance practical application.

3

Practice applying project management tools (Gantt charts, PERT) to hypothetical project scenarios to improve problem-solving skills and time management.

4

Review and summarize key theories and models related to social impact assessment, focusing on their application in different development contexts.

5

Form study groups to discuss and debate complex topics, such as stakeholder engagement strategies and ethical considerations in project evaluation, to deepen understanding.

6

Analyze past exam papers to identify frequently tested topics and question formats, tailoring your study approach to address these areas effectively.

7

Prioritize understanding the differences and complementary functions of monitoring and evaluation, focusing on their practical application in project management.

8

Create flashcards summarizing key terms and definitions related to project management, monitoring, and evaluation for quick review and memorization.

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