Course Overview
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 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 Duration: 5 days
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
Contacts
Monica C. | Training Coordinator
Cell / WhatsApp: +254 712 028 449
Email:[email protected]
Website:perk-gafrica.com
Event Venue
Nairobi, Kenya
USD 950.00
