Project Information Management System for Development Organizations and NGOs Course

Introduction

The goal of information management is to ensure that the right information reaches the right stakeholders at the right time. Project stakeholders, donors, partners, and beneficiaries depend on good and timely information to make good decisions.

You will gain a strong working knowledge of the concepts of project information management systems and be able to immediately use that knowledge to effectively manage the information in your project.

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for all people that want to improve the way information is managed in their projects, including professionals wishing to upgrade their skills and knowledge, team members, supervisors of project managers and students of project management.

No of Days

5 days

Objectives

Upon successful completion of the Project Information Management Online course participants will: Understand the information management processes and information lifecycle, know the steps required to plan and manage project information and develop an effective project information management plan.

Course Content

Introduction to PIMS

• What is PIMS?
• The problem with information management
• Systematize before you automate
• Logical framework and PIMS
• Definitions of data, information, and knowledge

Information Environment

• Information Environment
• Information Dimensions
• Information Standards
• Information Architecture

Components of a PIMS

• Core Modules
• Team information
• Beneficiaries
• Project Results

Information Life Cycle

• Life Cycle of PIMS
• Information Needs
• Collecting Information
• Sharing Information
• Evaluating the PIMS

Developing the PIMS

• The SDCL
• System requirements
• Design of the solution
• Development and testing
• User Training
• Deploying the PIMS

Management of PMIS

• Managing the information system
• Information management plan
• Information requirements
• Information access
• Internal controls and quality
• Evaluating the PIMS

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: [email protected] 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 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.