The British Academy for Training and Development offers a course on Planning and Control Tools in Municipal Work, which is a specialized course designed to equip participants with effective tools and strategies in planning and control that help improve municipal performance and organize operations within local authorities. In a rapidly changing world, it has become essential for local institutions to have the ability to implement sound and effective plans that ensure the achievement of sustainable development goals and the enhancement of services provided to citizens.

This course covers a range of modern and advanced methods in strategic planning and project control, focusing on how to apply these tools in municipal work to improve organizational performance, ensure transparency and accountability in project execution, and highlight the importance of integrating comprehensive planning with continuous control to provide high-quality services that meet the needs of the local community.

Who Should Attend?

• Employees in municipalities and local authorities who deal with strategic planning and administrative organization.
• Project managers in government and service organizations.
• Officials responsible for implementing and monitoring public policies and developmental projects.
• Workers in planning and control departments within municipalities.
• Workers in the field of resource management and budgeting in local authorities.
• Professionals who seek to enhance their skills in planning and control within municipal work.

Knowledge and Benefits:

After completing the program, participants will be able to master the following:

• Enhance strategic planning and control skills in municipal work.
• Equip participants with effective tools to ensure integrated planning in municipal projects.
• Improve the ability to monitor project execution and ensure adherence to set plans.
• Develop methods for assessing municipal performance to ensure quality in project execution.
• Enable participants to use effective control techniques to evaluate local performance.
• Strengthen the understanding of how to achieve sustainable development in municipal work through proper planning.
• Improve coordination between various departments in municipalities to achieve development goals.

• Concept of Strategic Planning in Municipalities

  • Definition and objectives of strategic planning in municipal work.
  • The importance of planning in improving municipal performance.
  • The basic principles of strategic planning.

• Factors Influencing Municipal Planning

  • Social and economic challenges in municipal planning.
  • The role of local partners in the planning process.
  • How to consider local needs in planning.

• Developing an Effective Strategic Plan

  • Identifying goals and available resources.
  • Prioritizing municipal projects.
  • Creating timelines and budgets for municipal planning.

• Participatory Planning in Municipalities

  • The importance of community participation in municipal planning.
  • Techniques for collecting data from the local community.
  • How to integrate local opinions into the planning process.

• Tools for Local Development Planning

  • Infrastructure planning and urban development.
  • Planning public services and future trends.
  • Applying sustainability principles in municipal planning.

• Key Performance Indicators in Municipal Planning

  • Defining success metrics in municipal planning.
  • How to use these indicators to assess plan effectiveness.
  • Techniques for improving indicators to achieve better outcomes.

• The Concept of Control in Municipal Work

  • Definition and objectives of control in local administration.
  • Differences between internal and external control.
  • The importance of control in improving municipal performance.

• Control Methods for Municipal Projects

  • Continuous control during project implementation.
  • Techniques for tracking progress and adherence to plans.
  • Real-time performance evaluation to ensure proper execution.

• Modern Control Tools in Municipalities

  • Using technological software for project monitoring.
  • Techniques for periodic performance reviews in municipalities.
  • How technological control helps improve transparency.

• Performance Evaluation Tools in Municipalities

  • Developing effective evaluation mechanisms for municipal projects.
  • Using performance reports to track project progress.
  • How to assess project outcomes and meet set objectives.

• Developing a Culture of Accountability in Municipalities

  • The importance of accountability in enhancing transparency and credibility.
  • Building accountability mechanisms within local institutions.
  • How to strengthen trust between the local community and municipal administration.

• Sustainability Assessment of Municipal Projects

  • Sustainability assessment criteria for municipal projects.
  • The role of sustainable planning in municipal project implementation.
  • How to measure the social and environmental impact of municipal projects.

• Coordination Between Planning and Control in Municipal Work

  • The importance of coordination between planning and control teams.
  • Developing cooperation mechanisms between different departments.
  • How to ensure alignment between plans and control to achieve objectives.

• Applying Best Practices in Planning and Control

  • How to identify best practices in municipal work.
  • Integrating technological innovations into planning and control.
  • Adopting a strategic approach to improving municipal performance.

• Preparing Effective Evaluation Reports for Municipal Projects

  • How to prepare accurate and reliable evaluation reports.
  • Using reports to guide future decision-making.
  • Techniques for preparing clear reports that support transparency and accountability.