Module 1: Introduction to Project Management

Welcome, Course Overview and Objectives
Understanding Organizational project environment and identifying constraints.
The business goals of projects and how they support organizational strategies. How projects are supported by stakeholder expertise, organizational functions and project management systems.

Module 2: Setting Up a Project

Initiating the Project Charter, Identifying Stakeholders and performing a Stakeholder Analysis
The different aspects (business, legal, structural, process, systems, roles) of initiating and setting up a project in the organization.
Gathering and analyzing requirements from the various stakeholders.

Module 3: Planning the Project

Module 4: Project Execution, Monitoring and Control

Implementing the Project Management Plan and the distinction between the “Planned World” and the “Real World”.
Uncertainty in projects and the value of sound Risk Management during Execution.
Change Control and Management. Issuing, analyzing and tracking Change Requests.
Monitoring the execution and identifying deviations from the Project Plan in a timely manner to enable effective and early action to be taken.
The importance of timely and accurate project reporting.

Module 5: Project Conclusion and Review of the Project Life Cycle

The difference between project conclusion (closing) and project termination.
The importance of the handover process and why it needs to be planned early.
Tying up the loose ends: Archiving of documents, closing of contracts, demobilization of the project team.
Lessons learned from the project.
Final review of the course.

CL-PME: Essentials Skills for Managing Projects Effectively