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Project Management Skills

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Why Attend

The overall aim of this course is to provide participants with the necessary skills required to plan their projects by creating project scope statements and project work breakdown structures. Additionally, participants will learn how to develop key performance indicators for monitoring and controlling their project schedule and budget. The course also aims at assisting participants in appraising the feasibility of their projects by applying capital budgeting techniques. Finally, the course will cover how to effectively plan project stakeholders’ engagement and manage their expectations.

Course Methodology

The course uses a mix of interactive techniques, such as brief presentations by consultant and participants, and psychometric assessments. The course also features the use of a number of group exercises and case studies followed by plenary discussions.

Target Audience

Project managers, members of project offices, project sponsors, functional managers, senior management and individuals interested in project management. This course is worth 30 Professional Development Units (PDUs)

Course Objectives

Provided by SQ, this programme is available by distance learning, allowing you to study flexibly while balancing work and personal lifes.


Plan projects using statement of work and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

Schedule projects activities and build the project network model

Calculate project budgets and schedule variances using Earned Value (EV) techniques

Select the right projects using capital budgeting techniques

Relate to project stakeholders through better negotiation and communication skills

Target Competencies


Planning projects

Executing projects

Controlling projects

Cognitive abilities

Communication

Organizing projects

Course Outline


Planning projects

Selecting projects using capital budgeting techniques

Managing project stakeholders

Scheduling projects

Organizing and controlling projects

Program Methodology


In person

Online