Course Outline
Introduction to project management
- Project lifecycle and essential terminology
- Stakeholder awareness and team configuration
Project initiation
- Project selection criteria
- Development of the project charter
- Team mobilization for government initiatives
Project planning
- Gathering requirements and defining scope
- Identifying deliverables and success criteria
- Constructing a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
- Defining activities, sequence, and establishing milestones
- Specifying resource requirements
- Developing an effective communication plan
- Identification of the critical path
- Cost estimation and budget formulation
- Defining project risk
Project execution
- Monitoring and controlling project work
- Establishing effective project meetings and governance structures
- Managing the communication plan and ensuring effective information distribution
- Managing project reporting and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Mitigating project risks and resolving issues
- Controlling project scope and administering the change control process
Closing the project
- Executing project closure activities and obtaining final sign-off
- Conducting comprehensive lessons learned sessions
- Completing administrative closure procedures
Wrap-up
- Common project pitfalls and avoidance strategies
- Questions and answers
Requirements
There are no specific prerequisites required to attend this course.
This program is specifically designed for supervisors and managers responsible for mid-to-long-term initiatives who seek to deepen their understanding of project management principles, tools, and techniques applicable to public sector operations. Participants are expected to possess a strong command of written and spoken English.
Testimonials (7)
The instructor was very knowledgeable and interesting!
Ayla Defoor - City of Parksville
Course - Project Management Fundamentals
Very informative, well spoken
James Wood - City of Parksville
Course - Project Management Fundamentals
Open my eyes that project management is more than just used in the construction world, tangible projects
Steven Liedl - City of Parksville
Course - Project Management Fundamentals
Good extra support. templates etc.. He knows the content very well.
Micheline - ING Belgium
Course - Project Management Fundamentals
The structure of the training a good refresh for people already having some basic knowledge
Fouad Chaib - ING Belgium
Course - Project Management Fundamentals
good overview or reminder. Style of the trainer
Veronique - ING Belgium
Course - Project Management Fundamentals
The constant interaction between the teacher and the audience. Real examples and resolution of doubts at the moment.