Welcome to Introduction to Scenario Planning!
Scenario planning is a central component of effective adaptive management practice. It is a practical, strategic, and intentional activity that helps teams and organizations to: 
  • anticipate and effectively respond to changes; and
  • build a culture that values continuous learning and adaptation.

This course provides foundational knowledge and practical tools for why and how to conduct scenario planning to improve your ability and preparedness to work successfully during circumstances outside your control. 

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Is this course for me?

If you will be leading or actively participating in the process of scenario planning, this course will give you a solid foundation, clear process, and relevant tools and examples to assist you in the process. It is applicable for both emergency and non-emergency activities. 

 

Those central to scenario/contingency planning often include: 

  • Program Managers 
  • Strategic Learning Advisors 
  • Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Managers 
  • Deputy Chiefs of Party 
  • Chiefs of Party 

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How will I benefit from this course?

By the end of the course, you will be able to: 

  • understand the value of scenario planning for effective program implementation and adaptation, and

  • learn how to facilitate a process with your team to develop a scenario/contingency plan, alternative approaches for implementation, and a structure for adapting plans based on context changes.

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How long will it take?
 This course should take you around 1.5-2 hours to complete.

You do not need to complete it all at once. You can return later and pick up where you left off.

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How much does it cost?
 This course is free!

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Will I get a certificate at the end?
 Yes—you will be able to download a certificate once you have completed all of the modules within the course.

The word START and a question mark in a circleHow do I start?
 Scroll to the top of the page and click on the  I agree -  Join course  button. This will take you through to the course content. You don't need to complete the course in one go, you can always continue later from where you left off.

Disclaimer

This e-course was made possible by the generous support of the American people through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The contents are the responsibility of the Implementer-led Design, Evidence, Analysis, and Learning (IDEAL) Activity and do not necessarily reflect the views of USAID or the U.S. Government.

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