Project Planning in Public Sector (PC-I to PC-V) Certificate Course – Plan Projects That Get Funded!
Are you involved in public sector development but struggle with preparing, executing, or evaluating government projects? Do you want to master the art of planning and implementing successful projects from conception to completion, including PC-I to PC-V documentation? Look no further! STEMConnect proudly presents an exclusive 16-day certificate course on Project Planning in the Public Sector, designed to empower professionals with the skills and knowledge required to navigate Pakistan's public sector development framework effectively.
In just 16 hours (1 hour per day for 16 days), you will gain expert insights into how government projects are conceptualized, designed, executed, and evaluated under the PC-I to PC-V structure. Learn how to prepare compelling project proposals, justify funding, align with national development priorities, and manage donor relations for both local and international financing. Whether you're applying for World Bank funding, Global Fund support, or PSDP allocations, this course equips you with tools to effectively secure small and large-scale grants for public sector projects!
Important Note: This is a certificate course, with a 16-day certificate course with the same fees as other courses. It will not be online — it will be a physical, campus-based course consisting of sessions of one hour duration each day.
Mode of Delivery: On-Campus physical sessions, Location at our Zamzama Campus, Karachi.
Duration: 16 days (1 hour/day).
Certificate: Awarded upon successful completion & written exam.
One-to-One Course Fee: PKR 25,000 (payable in two equal installments, one at the time of registration and second after 7th session).
Group of 2 plus members Course Fee: PKR 18,000 per participant (payable in two equal installments).
Whether you're a government official, development practitioner, healthcare professional, or NGO manager, this course is a must-attend for anyone involved in planning, executing, or evaluating government-funded projects.
How to Register?
• Step 1: Complete payment via Bank Transfer or EasyPaisa.
• Step 2: Register by completing the form below.
• Step 3: Get access to live sessions & start your journey to publishing success!
Meet Your Expert Facilitator – Dr. Muhammad Suleman Otho!
Dr. Muhammad Suleman Otho is a distinguished public health expert, healthcare strategist, and senior government advisor with over 25 years of experience in clinical medicine, health systems strengthening, and public sector development. He currently serves as Chief Chest Consultant at Sindh Services Hospital and as a Senior Consultant to the Health Department, Government of Sindh.
Dr. Otho has successfully led and managed multi-million-dollar projects funded by the World Bank, Global Fund (HIV & Malaria), and other international development partners. His portfolio includes designing and implementing nutrition programs, health service delivery reforms, and public-private partnerships across Pakistan. As a key architect behind several PC-I to PC-V documents, Dr. Otho has firsthand knowledge of how to develop projects that align with government priorities, meet donor expectations, and deliver real-world impact.
His expertise in donor engagement, project proposal writing, financial justification, and monitoring and evaluation makes him the ideal guide for this practical, hands-on course. Learn from a seasoned government insider who understands what gets projects approved—and what gets them funded.
Meet Your Expert Facilitator – Prof. Dr. Seema Nigah-e-Mumtaz!
Prof. Dr. Seema Nigah-e-Mumtaz is a distinguished academic leader, public health expert, and institutional governance authority with decades of experience in higher education administration, research oversight, and healthcare system management. She serves as Professor & Chairperson of the Department of Community Health Sciences and as Chairperson of the Institutional Review Board (IRB) at KIMS–CMH, Malir, Karachi — roles in which she oversees institutional governance, research integrity, and project evaluation frameworks.
Prof. Dr. Seema holds an MBBS (Dow Medical College), MPH (University of Karachi), Diploma in Health Care System Management (CPSP), MBA (Health), MPhil (Hamdard University), and is a LEAD Fellow (Cohort 15). Her expertise extends to institutional management, policy formulation, budgeting, monitoring and evaluation — the very disciplines that underpin successful PC-I to PC-V project planning.
As the former Principal of Hamdard College of Medicine & Dentistry and as a senior faculty member across multiple medical universities, she has designed, evaluated, and governed institutional development projects at the highest levels. She has supervised over 38 graduate theses, authored more than 80 peer-reviewed publications, and serves on the Higher Education Commission's Curriculum & Institutional Evaluation Committee (CIEC) and the Syndicate of Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Medical University, Larkana.
Her combined expertise in institutional governance, project evaluation, research oversight, and policy formulation brings a critical governance and accountability lens to this course — ensuring that participants understand not only how to plan public sector projects, but also how to ensure they are ethically sound, evidence-based, and institutionally sustainable.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will:
• Understand the full lifecycle of public sector projects under PC-I to PC-V.
• Learn how to develop, draft, and defend project proposals aligned with national and provincial priorities.
• Master the essential elements of PC-I, including cost estimates, logical frameworks, work plans, and outcome indicators.
• Gain insights into financial justification, donor alignment, and sustainability planning.
• Learn to manage mid-course evaluations (PC-III), completion reports (PC-IV), and long-term impact assessments (PC-V).
• Understand how to align proposals with donor criteria for World Bank, Global Fund, GAVI, and other funding bodies.
• Avoid common bureaucratic and technical pitfalls that delay project approvals or disbursements.
Eligibility
This course is ideal for:
• Public sector officers and government planners involved in development projects.
• Health and education professionals working with government or donor-funded programs.
• NGO professionals and consultants submitting proposals for local or international funding.
• Mid-career professionals aspiring to leadership roles in project management.
• Anyone seeking to master public sector project planning in Pakistan or similar LMIC contexts.
Skills You Will Gain
• PC-I to PC-V Project Planning & Documentation
• Government Proposal Writing & Cost Justification
• Logical Framework Analysis (LFA) & Work Planning
• Budgeting, Costing, and Financial Justification
• Monitoring, Evaluation & Completion Reporting
• Grant Acquisition for Local & International Funding
• Strategic Alignment with Donor & Government Priorities
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