Project Management, Monitoring and Evaluation with MS Planner Course
Gain the skills you need to advance your career. This course offers hands-on learning, expert guidance, and real-world applications designed to help you grow.
Course Overview
| Course Title | Project Management, Monitoring and Evaluation with MS Planner Course |
| Organization | Tech For Development (T4D) |
| Venue | Tech For Development (T4D) Training Center along Tala Road, Runda, Nairobi |
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| Course Fees (Face-to-Face) | USD 1,100/KES 75,000 (Exclusive of VAT) |
| Course Fees (Virtual) | TBA |
| 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 |
This intensive course equips professionals with the practical skills required to plan, manage, monitor, and evaluate projects using Microsoft Planner. Participants will learn how to structure project workflows, track milestones, measure performance, and ensure accountability throughout the project life cycle. The course integrates modern project management and M&E principles with hands-on MS Planner demonstrations, enabling participants to transform theoretical knowledge into actionable project dashboards, collaborative workspaces, and data-driven progress monitoring tools. By the end of the training, participants will be able to design effective project plans, measure outcomes, improve reporting quality, and enhance team coordination using Microsoft Planner as a central tool.
Duration
5 days
Target Audience
- Project Managers and Team Leaders
- Monitoring & Evaluation Officers
- Program and Project Coordinators
- NGO and Development Project Staff
- Government and Public Sector Project Personnel
- Professionals seeking digital project management skills
- Anyone involved in planning, tracking, or evaluating project activities
Organizational Impact
- Improved project planning, coordination, and resource efficiency
- Enhanced visibility of progress, risks, and deliverables
- Better accountability through real-time monitoring tools
- Stronger alignment between project goals and operational execution
- Streamlined reporting and decision-making processes
Personal Impact
- Strengthened project management and M&E competencies
- Increased proficiency with Microsoft Planner and Office 365 tools
- Improved ability to track performance indicators and milestones
- Enhanced communication and collaboration skills
- Greater confidence in leading and evaluating project outcomes
Course Objectives
- Understand core concepts of project management and M&E
- Develop structured project plans and task breakdowns
- Use Microsoft Planner to assign tasks, monitor progress, and manage teams
- Apply M&E frameworks and indicators to real project scenarios
- Build dashboards, reports, and evaluation summaries using MS Planner and integrated tools
- Strengthen decision-making through data-driven project monitoring
Course Modules
Course Modules
Module 1: Introduction to Project Management and M&E Fundamentals
- Principles and components of modern project management
- Understanding Monitoring vs. Evaluation and their roles in projects
- Key performance indicators (KPIs) and results-based management
- Linking project objectives with measurable outcomes
- General Case Study: Designing an M&E framework for a new organizational project
Module 2: Getting Started with Microsoft Planner
- Overview of the MS Planner interface and features
- Creating plans, buckets, tasks, and assigning responsibilities
- Setting priorities, start dates, due dates, and labels
- Integrating Planner with Teams and Office 365 tools
- General Case Study: Creating a project plan and assigning tasks for a team initiative
Module 3: Project Scheduling, Tracking, and Collaboration
- Developing timelines and project milestones in Planner
- Using charts and boards to monitor task progress
- Managing files, comments, and team communication
- Identifying delays, bottlenecks, and risk signals
- General Case Study: Tracking project implementation for a multi-department project
Module 4: Monitoring and Evaluation Using Planner Tools
- Building M&E dashboards using Planner charts and labels
- Collecting, tracking, and reporting KPIs within Planner
- Applying M&E concepts: baseline, targets, outcomes, and indicators
- Using Planner data for mid-term and end-term evaluation reports
- General Case Study: Conducting an M&E review using Planner-generated data
Module 5: Reporting, Optimization, and Best Practices
- Exporting and analyzing Planner project data
- Creating progress and evaluation reports for stakeholders
- Improving project workflow efficiency through automation and templates
- Best practices for continuous learning and adaptive project management
- General Case Study: Preparing a full project evaluation report using Planner outputs
Course Administration
Methodology
This instructor-led training course is delivered using a blended learning approach comprising presentations, guided practical sessions, web-based tutorials, and group work.
Accreditation
Participants will receive a Tech For Development Certificate of Course Completion.
Training Venue
Held at the Tech For Development Training Centre.
Accommodation & Airport Transfer
Arranged upon request.
Email: letstalk@techfordevelopment.com
Phone: (+254) 790 824 179
Tailor-Made
Customised training available.
Payment
Send proof of payment to letstalk@techfordevelopment.com.
