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Training Course Overview

The Monitoring and Evaluation of Projects Training Course is essential for professionals responsible for ensuring that projects deliver on time, within scope, and on budget. Whether managing small-scale initiatives or complex programs, effective monitoring and evaluation play a critical role in tracking progress, identifying risks, and ensuring successful outcomes. This comprehensive course focuses on equipping participants with the tools, techniques, and soft skills needed to assess performance and make informed decisions throughout the project lifecycle.

Participants will learn to design and implement robust monitoring systems, define key performance indicators (KPIs), and apply evaluation frameworks that align with strategic objectives. The course also explores earned value analysis, dashboard reporting, risk-adjusted planning, and stakeholder communication. Practical exercises reinforce how to integrate control mechanisms with leadership, negotiation, and influence skills to manage project teams and meet expectations.

This Monitoring and Evaluation of Projects training course will highlight:

  • What is project success and failure
  • Understanding governance mechanisms to support Initiation, planning, execution, and closure
  • Definition of key performance indicators, metrics and setting up reporting mechanisms
  • Tried and tested professional planning techniques to set expectations of controlling project scope, schedule, costs, uncertainty, communication and quality
  • Appropriate project execution, control methods to assist project managers in their reporting
  • Exploring soft skills to complement and lead planning techniques and control expectations

Training Course Objectives

By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand how projects originate and get started
  • Agree key performance indicators and success criteria and understand why they are necessary
  • Learn the processes, tools and techniques of project planning with a risk management focus
  • Lead, Influence and negotiate with people to deliver what they promise and make projects successful
  • Understand project team members and enable project teams to be highly productive
  • Build effective dashboards with the knowledge of scorecards to report project performance?
  • Measure, forecast, present status, and control project performance by employing earned value techniques

Designed for

This Anderson training course will be of great value to anyone managing or involved in projects; anyone wanting to get involved in projects, regardless of their professional background or industry

This Anderson training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

  • Project Managers / Team Leaders
  • Project Technical / Workstream Leaders
  • PMO staff
  • Project Sponsors / Owners
  • Business Functional Management or personnel

Learning Methods

This Anderson training course will utilise a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. Over five days, this training course is highly interactive and practical. It uses a wide variety of concepts and models to explore effective leadership in projects. Case studies, diagnostic self-assessment questionnaires, role-playing activities and group exercises to give delegates the opportunity to discover, practice and consolidate their learning. Delegates will have the opportunity to assess and discuss the application of the content to their own project and to devise their own personal developmental plan for each aspect of the course.

Course Content

Day 1

Project Basics

  • Organisation Vision, Mission & Strategy
  • Characteristics of projects
  • How project success is measured
  • Project context and the environment
  • Initiation
  • Defining project scope
Day 2

Planning Projects with Execution, Monitoring and Control in Mind

  • What is project planning?
  • What work has to be done?
  • In what order will the work be done?
  • How long will work take?
  • Who do we need to undertake the work, including acceleration techniques
  • What tools can we use to communicate our plans?
Day 3

Risk Management

  • How much will the project cost?
  • Risk Management processes, tools and techniques
  • Designing the monitoring and control system using S curves
  • Introducing a change control system
  • The value of Audits
  • Baselining
Day 4

Monitoring and Control, Evaluation, Reporting & Hand-over

  • Setting up Project Control Systems
  • Selecting Appropriate Key Performance Indicators
  • Project execution
  • Monitoring Performance through Earned Value Management
  • Reviewing what has been achieved and reporting progress
  • Controlling Project Handover to Operations
Day 5

Looking After and Leading the Team

  • Project people selection, team building and empowerment
  • Leadership vs management
  • Negotiating and delegating with confidence
  • Meetings and safe communication with stakeholders
  • Conflict handling
  • Project closure
  • Lessons learned

The Certificate

Recognition
  • Anderson Certificate of Completion for delegates who attend and complete the training course
  • The applicable PMI Professional Development Units/Contact Hours will be reflected in the Certificate of Completion

Accreditation

PMI Approved Training Courses

Anderson is an official PMI Authorized Training Partner (ATP). All applicable project management courses are pre-approved by the Project Management Institute, allowing participants to earn the necessary PDUs and Contact Hours for certification and recertification.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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Yes. The Advanced Monitoring and Evaluation of Projects training course can be customised and delivered exclusively for organisations seeking a tailored learning solution. Course content can be adapted to address specific business objectives, operational challenges, industry requirements, and organisational priorities. Customised training allows teams to focus on the topics most relevant to their roles while supporting wider organisational development goals.

No. The Advanced Monitoring and Evaluation of Projects training course is open to professionals from a wide range of backgrounds and experience levels. The course content is structured to provide value to both those who are new to the subject and experienced practitioners seeking to deepen their expertise. While some prior knowledge may enhance understanding of certain concepts, it is not a requirement for participation

The Advanced Monitoring and Evaluation of Projects training course uses a variety of learning approaches to maximise participant engagement and knowledge retention. These may include expert-led presentations, practical exercises, case studies, group discussions, scenario-based activities, and collaborative learning opportunities. This approach encourages active participation and helps participants translate learning into practical workplace results.

The Advanced Monitoring and Evaluation of Projects training course is suitable for professionals who want to expand their knowledge, strengthen their practical skills, and improve their effectiveness within their current or future roles. It is valuable for managers, team leaders, supervisors, specialists, consultants, and professionals seeking to stay current with industry developments and best practices. Whether your goal is career advancement, improved decision-making, or enhanced workplace performance, this course provides relevant knowledge and practical insights to support your professional ambitions.

If you would like additional information about the Advanced Monitoring and Evaluation of Projects training course, our professional support team is available to assist with course enquiries, registration guidance, group bookings, and customised training requirements. We are committed to helping you identify the most suitable learning solution for your professional development goals.

 

Participants attending the Advanced Monitoring and Evaluation of Projects training course gain access to valuable industry insights, practical techniques, and internationally recognised best practices. The course helps professionals improve performance, strengthen confidence, broaden their perspective, and develop skills that contribute to both personal and organisational success. It also provides an excellent opportunity to exchange ideas and experiences with professionals from diverse sectors and backgrounds.

The Advanced Monitoring and Evaluation of Projects training course combines practical knowledge, current industry practices, and expert guidance to create a highly relevant learning experience. Rather than focusing solely on theory, the course emphasises practical application, enabling participants to develop skills and approaches that can be implemented directly within their organisations. This balance of knowledge and practical relevance helps participants achieve meaningful and lasting professional impact.

Yes. Participants who successfully complete the Advanced Monitoring and Evaluation of Projects training course will receive a Anderson Certificate of Completion, demonstrating their commitment to professional development and continuous learning. This certificate provides formal recognition of the knowledge and skills gained during the course and can support professional growth and career progression.

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