Background:

Hetta Institute for International Development (HIID) is a USA-based professional educational corporation specializing in human capacity building. The Institute specializes in helping the mid and senior-level executives, particularly those from the developing countries, to upgrade their skills. HIID was founded in 2001 and registered with Arizona Corporation Commission, Phoenix, Arizona, USA.  Hetta Institute for International Development is also registered with the New Jersey Department of the Treasury Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services. HIID also partners with the Center for Executive Training and International Development (CETID), a professional training provider in sustainable development, registered and based in Manhattan, New York City, USA.   Since 2001, HIID has provided short term training courses to hundreds of high-ranking government and corporate officials.

Course Description:

The “Business Analysis and Project Management” course is designed to enhance the competencies of individual officers who manage development programs at various levels so as to achieve objectives of the program. First, the course introduces participants to the fundamental concepts of project phases including project development, design, planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation processes of healthcare programs in the public and private sectors. Second, the course then introduces participants to different tools and techniques used for analyzing programs for its impacts and sustainability on the beneficiaries.

Course Learning Objectives:

The objective of this course is to enhance the participants’ skills and understanding to analyze in-depth the management and implementation of programs to achieve their objectives.

Course Content:

The course is organized in a workshop setting facilitated by seasoned professional facilitators with practical experience in the healthcare industry for 2 weeks organized into the following modules:

Course outlines:

The “Business Analysis and Project Management” course has some of the following key areas of learning:
  • Overview of Business Analysis and Project Management
  • Introduction and understanding of business analysis.
  • Business analysis and project management.
  • Overview of the tools of business analysis.
  • Benefits of business analysis
  • Project/Company Analysis
  • Creating business architecture.
  • Feasibility study.
  • Assessing risks.
  • Identifying new business opportunities.
  • Process analysis
  • Business Analysis Techniques
  • Environmental scanning using PESTLE Analysis.
  • Internal Environmental analysis using MOST Analysis
  • SWOT analysis
  • CATWOE Analysis
  • Business Analysis and Company Performance
  • Business analytics and competitive advantage.
  • Business analytics and efficiency.
  • Business analytics and managing human capital.
  • Related topics
  • Computer training with a brand new laptop computer to take home
  • Site Visits

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of the course, participants should be able to:
  • 1. Describe the principles of project development and management: planning, project evaluation, and monitoring of health programs.
  • 2. Identify and use appropriate tools and models to analyze program impact and accomplishments for the stakeholders.
  • 3. Write a comprehensive evaluation and monitoring program report to the stakeholders.
  • 4. Enhance course participants’ skills in the better management of programs for private or government donors.

Learning Methodology:

The course is delivered in a workshop setting facilitated by seasoned professional facilitators with practical experience. Active participation is required and key to the success of the workshops. Other methods used in this course include case studies and problem-solving exercises. No tests or examinations will be taken by participants in this course. Assessment of participant’s performance will be measured through effective class participation, group presentation, group project, and class attendance. This course combines presentations, lectures, class discussions, group presentation, and problem-solving exercises.

Who should attend?

The course is intended for project development professionals and administrators in the development industry as well as anyone who has the responsibility for developing, designing and implementing development projects. Senior public officials, managing directors of private organizations, project managers, senior project consultants, heads of departments, supervisors, personnel officers, senior government staff, and other personnel as deemed appropriate by management.

Course Duration:

2 weeks

Training Locations and Scheduled Dates:

Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Jan 6-17, 2023 Jersey City, New Jersey, USA: May 18-29; Aug 17-28, 2023 Washington DC, USA:

Course Fees:

The course fee is $4,700 USD for 2 weeks. The course fee covers the following: instruction, course materials, and one brand new laptop computer to take home (2-week course only), administration expenses, field trips, cultural programs, and miscellaneous program-related expenses.

How to Register:

To receive a letter of invitation and supporting documents, you must complete and forward the registration form to the training director as soon as possible. To participate in this course, the applicant must:
  • 1. Send a completed application form
  • 2. Have a bachelor’s degree/or have relevant work experience at senior management level
  • 3. Be nominated by the head of his/her department
  • 4. Be a senior member of the department/organization
  • 5. Demonstrate a devoted interest in the course
  • 6. Have proof of English proficiency
  • 7. Demonstrate proof of financial sponsorship of the course.