Training Course on Project Management (PMC001)
Training Course on Project Management
This course provides a comprehensive exploration of fundamental concepts, methodologies, and tools in project management. Participants will gain a solid understanding of the entire project lifecycle, from initiation to closure, and develop essential skills for effective project planning, execution, and control.
Course Duration
Online Training: 5 days (4hrs per day)
Classroom Training: 5 days (7hrs per day)
Course Objectives
By the end of the training, participants will:
- Understand the fundamental project management concepts, methodologies, and tools.
- Develop practical and essential skills for effective project planning, execution, and control.
- Acquire practical skills for planning, execution, and control.
- Develop cost estimates and budgets
- Plan and manage project procurement.
- Monitor and control project schedules and cost
- Analyze project risks
- Apply knowledge effectively to real-world scenarios.
- Close a project successfully
Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction to Project Management
- Components of Project Management
- Functions of a Project Manager
- The Art and Science of Project Management
- The Triple Constraints in Project Management
- The Project Lifecycle
Module 2: Project Identification and Design
- Stakeholder Analysis
- Problem Analysis; Problem tree
- Objectives Analysis; Objectives tree
- Strategy Analysis
- Design of Project Intervention Logic using Logical Framework
Module 3: Project Set Up and Planning
- Project Governance Structure
- Project Charter
- Project Launch
- Developing Project Management Plan
- Project Plan vs Project Proposal
- Principles of Project Planning
Module 4: Project Scope and Time Management
- What is Project Scope?
- Project and Product scope
- Use of Work Breakdown Structure in Scope definition
- Scope Creep
- Activity Definition and Sequencing
- Activity Duration Estimating
- Activity Resource Estimation
- Schedule Development
- Optimizing schedule
- Schedule Control
Module 5: Project Resources Management
- Why is managing resources important?
- Managing Project Finances;
- Budgeting,
- Cost Estimation,
- Cost baseline
- Monitoring Budgets
- Expenditures
- Project Earned Value Analysis
- Managing the Supply Chain
- Human Resources Management
Module 6: Project Implementation and Procurement
- Identifying the Direct and Manage Project Execution Process
- Managing Issues
- Managing project team
- Manage Stakeholder Relationships and Expectations
- Plan Project Procurements
- Prepare a Procurement Statement of Work
- Prepare a Procurement Document
Module 7: Project Risk Management
- Examine a Risk Management Plan
- Identify Project Risks and Triggers
- Perform Qualitative Risk Analysis
- Perform Quantitative Risk Analysis
- Develop a Risk Response Plan
Module 8: Project Monitoring and Evaluation
- Monitoring and Evaluation activities in Project Lifecycle
- Project M&E Plan
- Project Evaluation Approaches
- Project Control
Module 9: Project Closure and Learning
- End of Project Evaluation
- Administrative, Financial and Contractual Closure
- End of Project Learning
- Stakeholders closure meeting
Module 10: Use of Microsoft Project in Project Management
- Basics of MS Project
- Task creation and duration allocation
- Advanced task scheduling and resource allocation
- Creating a resource pool and allocating resources to tasks
- Tracking Project Progress and Customizing views
Note: The specific content, activities, and duration of each session may be adjusted based on the target audience, learning objectives, and available time.
Course Language
English
Training Methodology
Presentations are well guided, practical exercise, a plenary presentation, and group work. Participants are encouraged to bring any data relevant to their job responsibilities. This is hands-on, product-oriented training and will mostly involve practical exercises. Each participant MUST bring along their own working laptop and android phone.
Certification
Upon completion of training, the participant will be issued with a certificate of Completion.