2 Day Online Workshop
This course is designed to equip participants with a strong foundation in the principles and practices of project management.
By the end of the program, participants will understand how to effectively initiate, plan, execute, monitor, and close projects.
Emphasis will be placed on practical tools, real-world applications, and key competencies such as scope management, scheduling, budgeting, risk assessment, and stakeholder communication.
Whether you’re new to project management or looking to formalize your skills, this course will provide the essential knowledge and confidence needed to lead successful projects from start to finish.
Welcome & Course Overview
- Introductions
- Objectives of the course
- Icebreaker: “Your Project Experience”
Introduction to Project Management
- What is a project?
- Projects vs. operations
- Project life cycle phases
- Roles and responsibilities (Project Manager, Sponsor, Stakeholders)
Project Initiation
- Defining project purpose and objectives
- Identifying stakeholders
- Project Charter essentials
- Case Study: Create a basic project charter in teams
Project Planning Essentials
- Importance of planning
- Scope definition and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
- Time management: Milestones and task dependencies
- Resource planning and basic cost considerations
Risk Management & Communication Planning
- Identifying and assessing risks
- Risk response strategies
- Communication planning: Who needs what, when, and how?
- Hands-on: Build a simple risk register and communication plan
Project Execution
- Team building and leadership basics
- Managing resources and task assignments
- Change management: Handling scope creep
- Role-play: Managing team communication during execution
Monitoring & Controlling Projects
- Key performance indicators (KPIs)
- Monitoring scope, schedule, cost, and quality
- Introduction to Earned Value Management (EVM)
- Managing changes and taking corrective actions
Project Closing
- Project close-out checklist
- Capturing lessons learned and knowledge transfer
- Final reporting and stakeholder sign-off
- Group Activity: Conduct a project close-out meeting
Putting It All Together
- Final Case Study: Plan a project from initiation to closure in teams
- Team presentations and discussion