This comprehensive course delves into the essential aspects of successful project management, equipping students with the skills to plan, execute, and evaluate projects effectively. The course is structured in two parts, each focusing on a crucial project lifecycle stage.
- The first part of the course lays the groundwork for successful project execution, including the fundamental principles of project management, such as defining project scope, establishing clear objectives, and identifying key stakeholders. Students will learn how to develop a robust project plan that outlines the essential resources, activities, timelines, and budget required to achieve your project goals.
- The second part of the course shifts focus to robust project evaluation methodologies. We'll explore different evaluation frameworks, enabling you to assess project effectiveness, efficiency, and impact. The students will learn the tools to assess the true impact of interventions, programs, and policies. Explore a range of rigorous impact evaluation methodologies, including randomized controlled trials, difference-in-differences analysis, and propensity score matching. Learn to design evaluations that isolate the causal effects of interventions and effectively measure their effectiveness. Gain the skills to analyze data, interpret findings, and communicate the impact of your work to diverse audiences. This course is ideal for researchers, policymakers, program managers, and anyone seeking to measure the real-world difference their work makes