Background
In projects in Kenya and Nigeria, we have observed that many African VET and HE institutions have a need for capacity building in strategic planning, project management, and project financing.
- The development of vocational and higher education is carried out through development projects.
- The selection of these projects is guided by the strategic priorities of the higher education institution or vocational school, which are influenced by, among others, educational authorities and funding availability.
- Many higher education institutions and vocational schools have the potential to enhance their expertise in project planning, securing funding, and implementing projects.
- Similarly, they can develop their ability to align individual projects with development strategies, roadmap implementation, and portfolio management.
Objectivies of the capacity building programme
• Capacity building in strategic planning, use of roadmaps and project portfolio management and chance management theories development work
• Capacity building in project planning, management and evaluation, use of different tools, technics and methods in project life-cycle management
• Capacity building in project funding and application/tender writing
Tangible outputs
- Project plans
- Project applications / tenders
- Project management handbooks
- Organisation of development and project work
- Roadmaps for VET colleges
- Development plans for VET colleges
Working methods and Organisation of development work
- Flipped learning model: Learning materials are available on the online learning platform. Participants of the workshop and training program are expected to study the theory before the workshop.
- Real problems/project ideas: All organizations and individuals participating in the workshop are expected to bring real-world problems, development goals, and/or project ideas with them.
- Interactive and participatory working methods will be applied in the execution of the training program and workshop.
- Participants will learn by completing practical assignments, which are guided and facilitated by coaches/trainers. The learning method is based on project/problem-based learning (PBL).
- Online platform: The service providers’ online platform will be in use in Kenya for 4-6 weeks.
Modes of capacity building
Project kick-off
• learning assignments
• opening of online learning platform
Webinar
• guidance and support (learning assignments)
Workshop in the target country
Webinar
• guidance and support (learning assignments)
Closing webinar
• certifications
Workshop
Contact
Contact timo@horizonnext.fi or +358 40 7790 763 if you are interested in discussing this capacity building programme further.