This intensive training course in project management provides extensive guidance on effectively managing projects of all sizes and complexities. It equips delegates with a strong foundation in project management, covering the entire project lifecycle from initiation to successful completion. The course delves into the fundamental distinctions between projects and operational activities, highlighting the indispensable nature of projects in driving operational change. Participants will gain insight into the utilization of best practice management techniques to navigate the project life cycle, encompassing inception, definition, execution, monitoring, control, and closure stages.

Course Objectives:

By the end of the program, participants will be able to:

Differentiate between a project and business as usual (BAU)
Understand stakeholder roles and viewpoints
Develop quality-focused project plans to communicate to key decision-makers
Lead and develop effective project teams
Monitor and control the delivery of project plans
Maintain effective communication with project stakeholders

Who Should Attend?

This training course is designed for professionals either directly or indirectly involved in the delivery of projects. It is suitable for a wide range of project management professionals but will greatly benefit:

Existing Project Managers
New Project Managers
Project Team Members
Project Sponsors
PMO staff

Course Outlines:

The World of Project Management

What is a project?
Mature project management
Selecting projects to meet organizational goals
Managing programs and portfolios
Uncertainty in project selection decisions
Project data, information, and knowledge management

Project Planning, Scheduling, and Budgeting

Strategic, tactical, and operational planning
The contents of a project plan
Level of detail in scheduling
Network logic and dependency analysis
Project uncertainty and risk management
Fundamentals of budgeting and cost control

Project Resourcing, Monitoring, and Control

Resource allocation
Expediting a project
The Critical Chain approach
Designing the monitoring cycle
Performance indicators and control mechanisms
Designing the change control system

The Project Manager’s Roles and Responsibilities

Selection of the Project Manager
Project Team-building and empowerment
Delegating with confidence
Communication within the project team
Project team leadership
Conflict handling

Project Evaluation, Reporting, Closure, and Hand-over

Evaluation criteria and project auditing
Analyzing project performance
Progress reports and records
Determinants of project success
Successful project hand-over
Lessons learned and creating learning culture

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