Smart Phone Based Training Programme on Project Design

This tutor-supported online certification programme provides a practical approach to project design, helping professionals reach their long-term goals. It brings together experts in project management and resource mobilization as well as creative thinkers, in a collaborative and instructive online space. OBJECTIVES This certification attests that participants have achieved the following objectives: • Acquiring the knowledge and skills to effectively design and write project proposals in accordance with international best practices in development cooperation (UN organisations, the ILO, the EU, Multilateral Development Banks, INGOs, etc.). • Understanding the attitudes needed to successfully engage stakeholders in project design. • Writing relevant, coherent and well-structured project documents. CONTENT I. Distance learning modules The online certification programme was delivered through the ITCILO online platform, its e-campus. Participants completed the following twelve tutor-guided modules introducing in details the knowledge and skills required to identify, design, plan and budget projects. General Introduction to project cycle management Introduction to the project design documents Identification Situation analysis: stakeholder and target group analysis Situation analysis: problem analysis Strategies and assessment of alternative options Design The logical framework and the results-chain with assumptions and indicators Planning and budgeting Operational planning and budgeting II. Knowledge tests and practical assignments For every module, participants were required to study the content, to respond to a knowledge test and to practice by applying the knowledge, tools and techniques on their own project in order to develop their skills. RESULTS This certificate of achievement has been delivered to the participants that have produced the required deliverables by completing individual and group assignments during each phase of the programme. I. Distance learning modules (30 hours) • Completion of eight online modules II. Knowledge tests and practical assignments (15 hours) • Acquisition of practical knowledge and skills to identify, structure, plan and budget a project, guided by a tutor