Mastering Project Management

About the Course

Mastering project management is vital nowadays. Project performance is crucial for the business world. Projects are becoming huge and much more dynamic and complex. Managing this kind of project demands new technologies to understand whether the project is on track and achieving its objectives. Remote teamwork in a multi-national environment is always challenging. Besides that, project management must be as accurate as possible to reflect progress and deliver the project successfully. Project teams are struggling with those challenges, and it will empower delegates to manage projects strategically.

When aiming to become a master of project management, a solid background in project management principles is needed. This 5-day Mastering Project Management training course reviews all the fundamentals of project management with a new approach to identify issues early and make necessary evaluations and course corrections of the project. It can help delegates gain the expertise to manage projects in today’s complex and dynamic environment.

Projects can be highly dynamic and subject to change over time. Therefore, project management must be as accurate as possible to reflect progress and deliver the project successfully. In today’s world, success in project management requires a different approach. Delegates will learn how to use the latest tools and techniques to effectively become masters in project management.

Core Objectives

The delegates will achieve the following objectives:

• Understand the complexity and dynamics of projects
• Know the project life cycle and management sequence
• Acquire project roles and responsibilities
• Be capable of managing projects from planning through execution
• Understand, define, and analyse project risk
• Develop skills in managing the stakeholders
• Establish constructive relationships with sponsors, customers, and executives
• Develop project leadership

Training Approach

This training course adopts a blended learning approach, combining theoretical instruction with practical exercises, group activities, and in-depth case studies. This dynamic format allows delegates to develop a strong conceptual understanding and hands-on skills in Mastering Project Management. It emphasizes real-world applications, ensuring that the knowledge gained is immediately relevant, and prepares delegates to master project management effectively. Interactive lectures provide the essential theoretical foundation for each topic, incorporating visuals, examples, and short quizzes to engage learners. Case studies offer opportunities to dissect successful and challenging energy projects, analysing M&E practices, risk management, and lessons learned. Group exercises, such as collaborative M&E plan development and risk assessment, foster teamwork and problem-solving skills. Throughout the training program, regular discussions and Q&A sessions encourage knowledge sharing and the clarification of concepts.

The Attendees

This training course suits project professionals, from individual learners seeking personal growth to corporate teams looking to improve their skills.] 

Likewise, it will be valuable to the professionals but not limited to the following:

• Project Manager
• Project Coordinator
• Project Engineer
• Program Manager
• Program Officer
• Project Procurement Specialist
• Regulatory Compliance Officer
• Environmental Impact Assessment Specialist
• Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) Professionals

Daily Discussion

DAY ONE: PROJECT MANAGEMENT FUNDAMENTALS

• Project Management Basics
• Project Life-cycle
• Understanding Project Complexity 
• Strategic and Project Goals
• Time, Scope, & Cost Management
• Environment Impact Assessment
• Techno-Economic Viability (TEV)
• Project Planning by Phase
• Project Kick-off

DAY TWO: MASTERING PROJECT PLANNING

• Project Planning
• Project Implementation
• Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting
• Project Closure and External Audit
• Defining Project Scope
• Work and Breakdown Structure (WBS)
• Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS)
• Defining Roles and Responsibilities
• Project’s Scope and Resources
• Techniques for Accurate Project Estimation
• Scheduling – How to set realistic deadlines?

DAY THREE: PROJECT EXECUTION

• Planning, Scheduling, and Allocating Resources to Complete the Project
• Project Management Tools
• Tracking Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Project Performance and Progress
• Schedule Network Analysis
• Program Evaluation Review Technique (PERT)
• Resource Allocation and Levelling
• Handover from a Project to Operations

DAY FOUR: PROJECT RISK MANAGEMENT

• Mastering Risk Management
• Risk Assessment and Mitigation Strategy
• Hazard Identification
• Risk Identification
• Risk Assessment
• Risk Control
• Documenting the Process
• Monitoring & Review

DAY FIVE: DEVELOPING LEADERSHIP

• Stakeholders Management
• Leadership Fundamentals
• Managing People to Incorporate Change
• Remote Team Work
• Team Development: From Forming to Performing
• 5 Keys to More Persuasive Communication
• How to delegate effectively?
• Developing Motivational Leadership Skills
• Effective Stakeholder Expectation Management