Why project management training is key in public sector
Graduands follow proceedings during the 12th graduation ceremony of Dedan Kimathi University of Technology (DeKUT) on May 26, 2022. Among the graduates of DeKUT in May, this year was a unique group – they were receiving a tailor-made postgraduate diploma in project management, and they were all senior managers in the Laikipia County public service.
Among the graduates of Dedan Kimathi University of Technology (DeKUT) in May, this year was a unique group – they were receiving a tailor-made postgraduate diploma in project management, and they were all senior managers in the Laikipia County public service.
Why was the county investing in project management training? Because county governments’ budget cycle draws heavily from project management. The development budget, in particular, comprises hundreds of typically small projects, ranging in size from Sh1 million to Sh1 billion.
