The current competitive business environment is forcing the organizations to adopt the latest tools, techniques and strategies for managing their resources in the most effective and efficient manner. The topics of the course deals with the management of resources and activities that lead to production of goods of right quality, in right quantity, at right time and place in the most cost-effective manner. The course focuses on the basic concepts, issues, and techniques adopted worldwide for efficient and effective operations. The topics include operations strategy, product design and development, forecasting, facility planning and layout, aggregate production planning, capacity planning, project management, production control, materials management, inventory and quality management.
This course introduces students to the management of business operations. This includes the process of design, analysis, and sustaining quality standards. Inventory control and resource management are also a critical part of operations management. You will learn how to develop, execute, allocate and manage business projects with the objective of meeting customer demand at minimum cost. Operations managers must effectively carry out the successful conversion of raw materials and human labour into the production of goods and services.
Teaching and learning methods
This is a professional course which aims to provide development practitioners with key elements needed for Programme Planning and operationalizing a Monitoring and Evaluation system. Emphasis will be put on participatory methods that promote stakeholder commitment for sustainability. In addition to lecture format the training will also use participatory methodologies and as much as possible be practical and relevant to the needs of industry.
The objective of this course in Programme Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation is to enhance development practitioners’ knowledge, skills, and attitudes in assessing needs of clients, determining desired outcomes and designing and implementing a plan to reach those goals and document impact.
The main aim is to increase the capacity of the development sector to deliver efficient and effective project outcomes and to be able to measure and evaluate these outcomes. As no one person is a sole depository of knowledge development, practitioners will have opportunity to learn from each other by sharing of knowledge and experiences.
Rationale
This is a professional course which aims to provide development practitioners with key elements needed for Programme Planning and operationalizing a Monitoring and Evaluation system. Emphasis will be put on participatory methods that promote stakeholder commitment for sustainability. In addition to lecture format the training will also use participatory methodologies and as much as possible be practical and relevant to the needs of industry.
The target group for the course includes middle and senior managers, M&E officers, and supervisors both in the public and private as well as any other interested persons involved with formulating, managing, or monitoring development interventions. Graduates who want to enhance their M&E skills could also benefit from the course.
Teaching and learning methods
Alongside traditional teaching methods, you will have the chance to reflect on your own individual experiences and work with your peers.
The modules delivered are a catalyst for a shared learning experience between the cohort, as well as focused time with our faculty. Each course is taught intensively utilising case studies and highly interactive lectures, which require significant independent reading beforehand.
In addition, study groups are formed to facilitate collaborative learning through debate, discussion and presentation.
Course Certificate
This Training Course is free for everyone but those who want to get the Certificates need to pay the following Certification Fees;
- Zambian K165
- Malawian MK 14,500
- Tanzanian TZS 20,500
- Kenyan Ksh 1,500
- Ugandan UGX 30,200
- South Sudaness SSP 8,500
- Bangladesh Taka 700
- Zimbabwean USD 8 (Pay through Ecocash)
- International USD 9.99
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