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.

DURATION

5 days

COURSE LEVEL: Foundation

Course 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 Outline

• Module 1: 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

  Module 2: Information Environment

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

  Module 3: Components of a PIMS

  • Core Modules
  • Team information
  • Beneficiaries
  • Project Results

  Module 4: Information Life Cycle

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

  Module 5: Developing the PIMS

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

  Module 6: Management of PMIS

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

Course Administration Details:

METHODOLOGY

The instructor led trainings are delivered using a blended learning approach and comprises of presentations, guided sessions of practical exercise, web based tutorials and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience, working as professional and trainers in these fields.

All facilitation and course materials will be offered in English. The participants should be reasonably proficient in English.

ACCREDITATION

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with an Indepth Research Institute (IRES) certificate certified by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA).

TRAINING VENUE

The training will be held at IRES Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments and lunch.

All participants will additionally cater for their, travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

ACCOMMODATION AND AIRPORT PICKUP

Accommodation and airport pickup are arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training Officer.

Email:[email protected] or [email protected]  

Mob: +254 715 077 817 or +250 789 621 067

TAILOR- MADE

This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our IRES Training Centre or at a convenient location.

For further inquiries, please contact us on Tel: +254 715 077 817 or +250 789 621 067

Mob: +254 792516000, +254 792516010, +250 789 621 067 or mail [email protected] or [email protected]

PAYMENT

Payment should be transferred to IRES account through bank on or before course start date.

Send proof of payment to [email protected]  or [email protected]

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