Dates: 14^th – 25^th of October 2024   

Location: Milan, Italy

Cost: £6100

- Includes airport transportation

- Coffee Break

Introduction:

Effective project management is crucial for the success of any project, large or small. This comprehensive training course is designed to equip participants with the essential tools and techniques needed to manage projects efficiently and effectively. By the end of this course, participants will have a deep understanding of how to plan, execute, and monitor projects to ensure successful delivery and stakeholder satisfaction.

Course Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

·       Identify and prioritize project requirements to ensure successful delivery and stakeholder satisfaction.

·       Apply best practices in project planning and execution using proven project management processes.

·       Implement risk management tools and techniques to identify, analyze, and develop strategies for mitigating risks.

·       Accurately estimate resources and budgets, and confidently schedule work and timelines.

·       Develop effective mechanisms for project monitoring to ensure that set objectives are met.

Target Audience:

·       Department Heads

·       Managers

·       Project Managers

·       Employees specializing in project planning

·       Employees specializing in project management

·       Professionals seeking to acquire advanced project management skills

Course Content:

Unit 1: Project Management Framework

·       Select the appropriate project life cycle model to meet project needs.

·       Analyze and identify stakeholders and develop strategies for managing them.

·       Prepare and develop a project charter to define goals and scope.

·       Clearly define the project scope and identify its requirements.

·       Strategic planning and ensuring the project aligns with the organization's top objectives.

Unit 2: Project Management Processes

·       Understand the various project management processes and their groups.

·       Develop a project management plan and guide the execution process.

·       Monitor and assess work progress, applying necessary adjustments.

·       Manage changes and flexibly control the project scope.

·       Close the project and prepare final reports, providing recommendations.

Unit 3: Project Scope Management Tools and Techniques

·       Plan and accurately define the project scope to ensure goal achievement.

·       Develop a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) to organize tasks and activities.

·       Verify and manage the project scope to adapt to changes.

·       Apply strategies to ensure scope alignment with strategic goals.

·       Effectively manage scope changes and updates.

Unit 4: Project Time Management Tools and Techniques

·       Identify and sequence activities to develop an effective timeline.

·       Estimate resources and durations for activities to ensure deadlines are met.

·       Develop and implement the project schedule and monitor progress.

·       Apply tools to identify and address potential delays.

·       Adjust the schedule to ensure timely achievement of objectives.

Unit 5: Project Cost Management Tools and Techniques

·       Accurately estimate costs to develop a reliable project budget.

·       Develop the project budget and monitor financial performance.

·       Manage financial adjustments and control costs throughout the project lifecycle.

·       Prepare budget reports and analyse costs.

·       Apply strategies to control costs and avoid budget overruns.

Unit 6: Introduction to Project Management for Development Professionals

·       Understanding the fundamentals of project management

·       Project management in the development sector

·       Key roles and responsibilities of a project manager

·       Project lifecycle and its phases

·       Principles of project selection and prioritization in development

Unit 7: Planning and Implementation in Development Projects

·       Project initiation and definition

·       Stakeholder analysis and engagement strategies

·       Developing a comprehensive project management plan

·       Managing project scope and gathering requirements

·       Estimating project resources and budgeting in a development context

Unit 8: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Closure

·       Techniques for monitoring and controlling development projects

·       Risk assessment and mitigation strategies for development initiatives

·       Project documentation and reporting requirements in the development sector

·       Managing project communications and stakeholders in dynamic development environments

·       Project closure and knowledge transfer in development projects

Unit 9: Leadership and Team Management in Development Projects

·       Leadership skills and styles for effective project management in development

·       Building and managing project teams in culturally diverse contexts

·       Conflict resolution and stakeholder negotiations in development projects

·       Capacity building and empowerment strategies for sustainable development outcomes

Unit 10: Advanced Topics in Project Management for Development

·       Agile project management in the development sector

·       Managing partnerships and collaborations in development initiatives

·       Applying gender inclusion and inclusivity principles in project management

·       Impact assessment and evaluation in sustainable development

·       Ethical considerations in project management for development