About the Course

Project design is one of the critical phases in the project life cycle. How successful a project becomes will largely depend on how well it was designed. This course provides the skills on the Logical Framework Approach (LFA), the method used to achieve high quality project standards.

The participants will learn about the concepts underlying the Logical Framework approach and the main steps in the application of this method.

The course introduces the participants to a structured way of linking the objectives of the project to the needs of the stakeholders and identifying strategies to provide the desired results.

Target Participants

This course is strongly recommended for all persons involved in any aspect of projects, from planning, implementation and monitoring and evaluation.

Course duration

Online Training – 8 Weeks – 2 days/week
Classroom Training – 8 Weeks – 2 days/week

What you will learn

By the end of the course you will be able to:

Describe the log frame approach, its purpose and limitations
Analyze stakeholders needs essential for project planning
Carry out problems analysis using problem trees
Carry out objectives analysis using solutions trees
How to write SMART objectives and consider indicators
Develop a robust log frame with all the key project design elements
Apply vertical and horizontal logic to a log frame matrix

Course Outline

Introduction to Project Management
Characteristics of a project
Project Cycle Management
M&E in Project Management
Results Based Management
Overview of Project Design Tools and Methods
Introduction to M&E and project design
Results Framework
Theory of Change
Logical Framework
Introduction to Logical Framework
Purpose of the logframe
Logframe and LFA
Logframe and project lifecycle
Logical framework formats
LFA: Project Analysis
Stakeholders analysis
Problem analysis
Objectives analysis
Strategy analysis
LFA: Project Logic
Results chain approach
Developing the project objectives
Linking activities to outputs
LFA: Indicators
Understanding indicators
Indicator metrics
Developing the indicators
Linking indicators to objectives in a logframe
Indicator baseline and targets
LFA: Means of Verification
Introduction to data in M&E
Data collection sources and methods
Linking data to indicators
LFA: Risks and Critical Assumptions
Introduction to project assumptions
Developing assumptions in the logframe
Risk management for critical assumptions
LFA: Project Schedules
Project Implementation Plan
Project Cost Schedules
Performance Measurement
Monitoring strategies
Performance Measurement Framework
Indicator Performance Tracker
Training Approach
This course is delivered by our seasoned trainers who have vast experience as expert professionals in the respective fields of practice. The course is taught through a mix of practical activities, theory, group works and case studies.
Training manuals and additional reference materials are provided to the participants.

Certification

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be issued a certificate.

Tailor-Made Course

We can also do this as a tailor-made course to meet organization-wide needs. Contact us to find out more akwajobs@gmail.com

Payment

The training fee - $400 (221,067 CFA) covers tuition fees, learning materials, and training venue. Accommodation and airport transfer are arranged for our participants upon request.

Payment should be sent to our Mobile Money Account Number +237 674 542 410 with account name Ayinuih Sahfua Asamaou before start of training and proof of payment sent to akwajobsacademy@gmail.com