Course Details

This course is appropriate for a wide range of professionals but not limited to:

• New and aspiring project managers
• Team leaders and supervisors involved in projects
• Professionals responsible for managing or supporting projects
• Functional managers whose teams contribute to projects
• Anyone seeking a solid foundation in project management principles

• Expert-led sessions with dynamic visual aids
• Comprehensive course manual to support practical application and reinforcement
• Interactive discussions addressing participants’ real-world projects and challenges
• Insightful case studies and proven best practices to enhance learning

By the end of this course, participants should be able to:

• Understand the fundamental concepts and terminology of project management.
• Develop project charters and project management plans.
• Plan project scope, schedule, cost, and resources.
• Identify and manage project risks and stakeholders.
• Monitor and control project performance using effective tools.
• Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
• Close projects properly and document lessons learned.

DAY 1

Introduction to Project Management

• Welcome and introduction
• Pre-test
• What is Project Management?
• Project vs. Operations
• Project Life Cycle and Process Groups
• Roles and Responsibilities of Project Stakeholders
• Developing a Project Charter
• Project Constraints (Scope, Time, Cost, Quality)
• Exercise

DAY 2

Project Planning Essentials

• Developing a Project Management Plan
• Defining Scope and Creating a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
• Creating a Project Schedule: Activities, Sequencing, and Duration Estimation
• Introduction to Gantt Charts and Network Diagrams
• Estimating Costs and Budget Development
• Exercise

DAY 3

Resource, Quality, and Risk Management

• Planning Project Resources and Assigning Responsibilities
• RACI Matrix and Team Management
• Quality Planning and Control
• Identifying and Analyzing Risks
• Risk Response Planning and Risk Register
• Exercise

DAY 4

Communication, Procurement, and Stakeholder Management

• Stakeholder Identification and Analysis
• Communication Planning and Management
• Managing Expectations and Engagement
• Introduction to Procurement Planning and Contract Types
• Vendor Selection and Relationship Management
• Exercise

DAY 5

Project Execution, Monitoring, and Closure

• Executing the Project Plan and Leading Teams
• Monitoring and Controlling Project Work
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Managing Changes and Issues
• Project Closing Activities and Lessons Learned
• Overview of Agile and Hybrid Approaches
• Final Group Project: Presenting a Project Plan and Lessons Learned
• Post-test
• Certificate ceremony