Project Cycle Management

Course objective:

The course introduces results-oriented planning and monitoring of projects in international cooperation. Participants work through the various steps and tools, including the identification and analysis of problems and objectives, as well as the roles of stakeholders. Participants learn how to design and implement a results-oriented monitoring system, focusing on outcome monitoring and the corresponding project reporting and steering. By using real-life project examples and conducting individual and group exercises, the course encourages participation and peer learning that builds on participants’ previous experience.

Key topics:

• Basic concepts of results-oriented project cycle management (PCM)
• The logical framework approach (LFA) as the standard management tool for project planning, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting
• Methods and tools used for project planning, including context analysis, results chain analysis and the log frame matrix
• Methods and tools used for project monitoring, including building a monitoring system based on indicators for assessing the achievement of objectives
• Use of monitoring results for project progress reporting and steering adjustments

Duration: 15/09–19/09/2025

Teaching format: Online

Examination: Written assignment completed during the course

ECTS points: 3

Course fee: CHF 950

Lecturers:

• Max Morel, NADEL
• Franziska Schmid, KEK-CDC Consultants

For more information please visit nadel.ethz.ch

Registration starts 2nd of June 2025.

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