Performance Benchmarking in Water Supply Operations Training Course

Performance Benchmarking in Water Supply Operations Training Course

Intermediate | 5 days | Face to Face / Online / Elearning | Certificate
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Course Overview

Course Summary
Course Title Performance Benchmarking in Water Supply Operations Training Course
Organization Tech For Development (T4D)
Venue Tech For Development (T4D) Training Centre
Duration 5 days
Target Industries
Target Job Roles
Course Fees (Face-to-Face) USD 1,500/KES 99,000 (Exclusive of VAT)
Course Fees (Virtual) USD 1,000/KES 70,000 (Exclusive of VAT)
Training Modes Virtual and face-to-face training
Payment Payment should be made to the Tech For Development (T4D) bank account on or before the start of the course
Accreditation Tech For Development Certificate of Course Completion

Course Overview

This course provides comprehensive training in performance benchmarking methodologies specifically for water supply operations. Participants will learn to measure, analyze, and compare key performance indicators (KPIs) using standardized international frameworks. The course covers data collection, normalization techniques, performance assessment, and strategic improvement planning to enhance operational efficiency, service quality, and financial sustainability in water supply utilities.

Duration
5 Days

Target Audience

  • Water Utility Managers and Directors

  • Performance Management Specialists

  • Operations and Maintenance Supervisors

  • Quality Assurance Managers

  • Regulatory Compliance Officers

  • Water Sector Consultants

Personal Impact

  • Master international benchmarking frameworks and methodologies

  • Develop skills in KPI selection and data normalization

  • Learn performance gap analysis and improvement planning

  • Enhance ability to conduct comparative performance assessments

  • Improve strategic decision-making based on performance data

Organizational Impact

  • Identify operational inefficiencies and improvement opportunities

  • Enhance service quality through performance monitoring

  • Optimize resource allocation and operational costs

  • Support evidence-based decision making and planning

  • Improve stakeholder communication with performance data

Course Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

  • Apply international benchmarking frameworks (IWA, AWWA)

  • Select and calculate relevant performance indicators

  • Normalize data for meaningful comparisons

  • Conduct performance gap analysis and benchmarking

  • Develop performance improvement plans and strategies

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Course Modules

Course Modules

Module 1: Fundamentals of Performance Benchmarking

  • Introduction to performance management in water supply

  • International benchmarking frameworks (IWA, AWWA)

  • Key performance indicator typology and classification

  • Benchmarking process and methodology

  • Case Study: Overview of successful benchmarking programs

Module 2: Data Collection and Management

  • Performance data requirements and sources

  • Data validation and quality assurance

  • Normalization techniques for comparative analysis

  • Database management for performance indicators

  • Practical Exercise: Developing data collection protocols

Module 3: Operational Performance Indicators

  • Water production and treatment efficiency indicators

  • Distribution network performance metrics

  • Energy efficiency and power consumption indicators

  • Maintenance and reliability performance measures

  • Hands-on: Calculating operational KPIs

Module 4: Service Quality and Commercial Indicators

  • Water quality and compliance indicators

  • Service reliability and continuity measures

  • Customer service and satisfaction metrics

  • Commercial efficiency and revenue protection

  • Practical Exercise: Service quality assessment

Module 5: Strategic Benchmarking and Improvement Planning

  • Performance gap analysis and benchmarking

  • Best practices identification and adoption

  • Improvement target setting and action planning

  • Performance monitoring and reporting

  • Group Project: Comprehensive benchmarking study

  • Course review, feedback, and certification

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Course Administration

Methodology

Instructor-led sessions use a blended learning approach combining presentations, guided practical exercises, web-based tutorials, and group work, delivered by seasoned industry experts. All facilitation and course materials are in English, so participants should be reasonably proficient in the language.

Accreditation

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued a Tech For Development Certificate of Course Completion

Training Venue

The training will be held at the Tech For Development Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and lunch. All participants will additionally cater to their travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

Accommodation & Airport Transfer

Arranged upon request.For reservations contact the Training Officer:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (+254) 790 824 179

Tailor-Made

This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our T4D Training Centre or at a convenient location.

Payment

Payment should be transferred to the T4D account through a bank on or before the start of the course. Send proof of payment to [email protected].

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