Project Design using Logical Framework Approach Course

Introduction

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.

Who should attend

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

Course duration

5 Days

Course Objectives

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 logframe with all the key project design elements

Apply vertical and horizontal logic to a log frame matrix

Course Content

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 will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: training@upskilldevelopment.com Tel: +254 721 331 808

Training Venue 

The training will be held at our Upskill Training Centre. We also offer training for a group (at a discount of 10% to 50%) at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch.

Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Upskill certificate upon completion of this course.