This course is intended for those people who wishes to obtain knowledges in the field of grant project development and implementation. During the course, participants will learn how to design grant projects step by step.
 
Specifically, they will learn how to create winning projects, secure funding, and manage them effectively. This includes defining the objectives, problems, and outcomes of a grant project; developing an action plan; allocating resources; assessing costs; identifying potential risks; proposing mitigation strategies; and creating a continuous monitoring and control plan for the project.
 
Key topics of the course:
• Key concepts of grant projects
• Project limitations and success factors
• Organizational strategy, operational goals, and project selection principles
• SMART goals, situation analysis, SWOT analysis
• Main project stakeholders and beneficiaries
• Phases of project development: initiation, planning, and design
• Logical framework of the project
• Ongoing and outcome indicators for project evaluation
• Project timeline, resources, and budget
• Potential risks of the project and ways to mitigate them
• Mechanisms for project sustainability
• Monitoring and evaluation plan for the project
• Presentation of the developed project and consulting
 
Requirements for Participation:
Knowledge of English (intermediate level – B1 or higher)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
 
Additional Information:
Course start date: January 17
Duration: 7 sessions (14 hours)
Course hours: 18:30 – 20:30
Total course fee: 59,000 AMD (including VAT)
 
Participants will be awarded certificates of completion or participation at the end of the training.
 
Instructor Karine Harutyunyan: Karine Harutyunyan has approximately 30 years of management experience in the education field. She is an experienced specialist in strategic planning and project management, having developed and implemented numerous projects with financial support from governments and international organizations, including the World Bank, UN, and Asian Development Bank.
 
Karine holds a Ph.D. in Physical and Mathematical Sciences and has completed the Policy Analysis and Planning course at Harvard University. She has also pursued doctoral studies in Education Management at the University of Sussex (UK). As an international consultant, she works in various countries, teaches, and engages in scientific research.