This training will be in English and consist of 4 online sessions, with tasks to be conducted between the sessions.

Online Session 1 (date: 28.10 2025 from 15.00 to 16.00 CET):

Onboarding

We will introduce you to the concept of this training and to the learning site that supports the training.

Presentation of content:

• Partner strategies as the foundation for a small programme
• Introduction to the project guide for planning and design of civil society projects/programmes
• Introduction of a programme case

Home study (1 hour):

You will need to do short exercises on the learning platform Fabo.org.

You are expected to read the CISU project guide page 1 to 37 before the online session 2.

Online Session 2 (date: 4.11 2025 15.00 to 16.30 CET):

Presentation of content: Step 1: Context and problem analysis, as well as stakeholder analysis. Making the strategic choice for your programme.

There will be a structured Q&A session about the topics you have prepared for the day. There will further be a group session on how to apply one of the specific tools to support project planning.

Home exercise (1 hour for exercises, 1 hour reading):

Exercise (Danish CSO together with partner): You will work on applying some of the tools presented for the context and problem analysis.

You are expected to read the CISU project guide page 39 to 81 before the online session 3, as well as the two-pager about Theory of Change and Result Frameworks.

Online Session 3 (date: 11.11 2025 15.00 to 16.30 CET):

Presentation of content: Step 2: Concepts for project design (including Theory of Change and Result Frameworks).

There will be a structured Q&A session about the topics you have prepared for the day. There will further be a group session on how to apply specific tools to support project design.

Home exercise (1 hour exercise, 1 hour reading):

Exercise (Danish CSO together with partner): You will apply some of what you have learned by elaborating a Theory of Change and a Result Framework by yourself.

You are expected to read the CISU project guide page 83 to 104 before the online session 4.

Online Session 4 (18.11 2025 15.00 to 16.30 CET):

Presentation of content: Step 3: Inception phase: getting ready to start your project.

The homework of the participants will be shared and discussed in groups. There will be a structured Q&A session about the topics of the session of the day.

After the training: You will have access to the learning platform Fabo.org if you wish to revise some topics or access relevant ressources.