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Project Management Specialist

The Complete Course on Project Management
Coventry Academy -  Project Management Specialist
5
Days

Course Schedules

 London
 13-17 Jan 2025
 $5,950
 Dubai
 14-18 Apr 2025
 $5,950
 Istanbul
 12-16 May 2025
 $5,950
 London
 28 Jul-01 Aug 2025
 $5,950
 Dubai
 01-05 Sep 2025
 $5,950
 Riyadh
 29 Sep-03 Oct 2025
 $5,950
 Dubai
 03-07 Nov 2025
 $5,950
 London
 24-28 Nov 2025
 $5,950

Training course overview

This intensive project management training course offered by Coventry Academy provides comprehensive guidance on managing projects of any size and complexity. It equips participants with a robust foundation in project management, covering the entire project lifecycle from inception to successful completion.

The course delves into the fundamental differences between projects and ongoing operations, emphasizing their critical role in effecting operational change. Participants will learn the best practice management techniques essential for navigating each stage of a project's lifecycle: Inception, Definition, Execution, Monitoring and Control, and Closure.

Key components include the core "hard skills" of Project Management such as Scope Management, Schedule Management, Resource Management, and Cost Management. Additionally, vital "soft skills" needed for project delivery are covered, including Team Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Project Communications, and Conflict Management.

Recognizing project management as a crucial organizational competency, the course highlights how the Project Manager collaborates with key roles such as Project Sponsor, Project Team, Steering Group, and Project Management Office. These interactions are pivotal in establishing and enhancing an organization's project management capabilities.

Throughout, the course aims to empower participants with practical insights and methodologies to effectively manage projects, ensuring they are well-prepared to tackle diverse project challenges and drive successful outcomes.

This training course includes:

  • Introduction to Project Management
  • Project Manager’s Roles and Responsibilities
  • Project Planning, Scheduling, and Budgeting
  • Project Resourcing, Monitoring, and Control
  • Project Evaluation, Reporting, Closure, and Hand-Over

What are the goals?

By the end of this Coventry Academy training course, participants will be able to:

  • Differentiate Between a Project and Business As Usual (BAU)
  • Understand Stakeholder Roles and View Points
  • Develop Quality-Focused Project Plans to Communicate to Key Decision Makers
  • Lead and Develop Effective Project Teams
  • Monitor and Control the Delivery of Project Plans
  • Maintain Effective Communication with Project Stakeholders

Who is this training course for?

This Coventry Academy training course is designed for professionals either directly or indirectly involved in the delivery of projects. It is suitable for a wide range of project management professionals but will greatly benefit:

  • Existing Project Managers
  • New Project Managers
  • Project Team Members
  • Project Sponsors
  • PMO Staff

How will this training course be presented?

This Coventry Academy training course will utilise a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. This includes small group discussions that will enable delegates to share their own experiences and discuss the course concepts.

Hands-on exercises and case studies will provide the opportunity to practice the use of the models, techniques and competencies covered. Personal assessment, reflection and action planning will ensure that delegates know how they will put the learning into practice.

Course Outline

Day One: The World of Project Management
  • What is a Project?
  • Mature Project Management
  • Selecting Projects to Meet Organizational Goals
  • Managing Programmes and Portfolios
  • Uncertainty in Project Selection Decisions
  • Project Data, Information and Knowledge Management
Day Two: Project Planning, Scheduling and Budgeting
  • Strategic, Tactical and Operational Planning
  • The Contents of a Project Plan
  • Level of Detail in Scheduling
  • Network Logic and Dependency Analysis
  • Project Uncertainty and Risk Management
  • Fundamentals of Budgeting and Cost Control
Day Three: Project Resourcing, Monitoring and Control
  • Resource Allocation
  • Expediting a Project
  • The Critical Chain Approach
  • Designing the Monitoring Cycle
  • Performance Indicators and Control Mechanisms
  • Designing the Change Control System
Day Four: The Project Manager’s Roles and Responsibilities
  • Selection of the Project Manager
  • Project Team-Building and Empowerment
  • Delegating with Confidence
  • Communication Within the Project Team
  • Project Team Leadership
  • Conflict Handling
Day Five: Project Evaluation, Reporting, Closure and Hand-Over
  • Evaluation Criteria and Project Auditing
  • Analysing Project Performance
  • Progress Reports and Records
  • Determinants of Project Success
  • Successful Project Hand-Over
  • Lessons Learned and Creating Learning Culture

The certificate

  • Coventry Academy Certificate of Attendance will be provided to delegates who attend and complete the course

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