Investing in projects is an important decision and needs to be supported by really effective Project Initiation and Planning. In this second module of the Project Formulation and Feasibility Studies Analysis Course, we build on the outcomes of Feasibility Study Analysis to explore how to undertake the vital early work of engaging with stakeholders to define the project in detail and then how to create a clear and effective plan for project execution.
This highly beneficial module provides a comprehensive focus on the PMI PMBOK® Project Management Standards and the Project Initiation and Planning Processes which help to deliver the most sustainably valuable outcomes from all projects.
This training course will feature:
The Principles and Performance Domains for effective Project Management
Identifying Stakeholders and Creating the Project Charter
Creating the Project Management Plan
Planning processes for Scope, Quality and Risk Management
Planning processes for Schedule and Cost Management
Planning processes for Resource, Communication, Stakeholder and Procurement Management
What are the goals?
By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:
Engage effectively with Project Stakeholders
Create a Project Charter
Create a Project Management Plan
Carry out Project Planning Processes
Prepare a Project for Execution
Who is this training course for?
This Coventry Academy training course will benefit anyone who might need to take part in projects including people responsible for leading, managing or delivering projects or parts of projects. It is suitable for those relatively new to the discipline as well as to more seasoned managers who may need to undertake Project Initiation and Planning following important investment decisions.
This Coventry Academy training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:
Project Managers
Project Planners
Managers responsible for launching new products and services
Senior operations managers
People launching new business ventures
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 training course focuses strongly on interactivity and practical exercises. Short presentations are combined with extensive discussions, team activities and case study exercises. Examples from the delegates own organizations are used to bring training to life and to ground it in reality.
Course Outline
Day One: Project Management and Project Initiation
Project Management Principles
Project Management Performance Domains
Project Management Life Cycles
Identifying Stakeholders
Prioritising Stakeholders
Developing a Project Charter
Day Two: Integration, Scope and Quality Management Planning Processes
Developing the Project Management Plan
Planning Scope Management
Collecting Requirements
Defining Scope
Creating Work Breakdown Structures
Planning Quality Management
Day Three: Risk Management Planning Processes
Planning Risk Management
Identifying Risks
Creative Thinking Techniques
Qualitative Risk Analysis
Quantitative Risk Analysis
Planning Risk Response
Day Four: Schedule and Cost Management Planning Processes
Planning Schedule Management
Defining and Sequencing Activities
Estimating Activity Durations and Developing the Project Schedule
Planning Cost Management
Estimating Costs
Determining the Budget
Day Five: Resource, Communication, Stakeholder and Procurement Management Planning Processes
Planning Resource Management
Estimating Project Resources
Planning Communications Management
Planning Stakeholder Engagement
Planning Procurement Management
Preparing the project for Execution
The certificate
Coventry Academy Certificate of Attendance will be provided to delegates who attend and complete the course