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This course provides a comprehensive exploration of fundamental concepts, methodologies, and tools in project management. Participants will gain a solid understanding of the entire project lifecycle, from initiation to closure, and develop essential skills for effective project planning, execution, and control.

Course Objectives

By the end of the training, participants will:

• Understand the fundamental project management concepts, methodologies, and tools.


• Develop practical and essential skills for effective project planning, execution, and control.


• Acquire practical skills for planning, execution, and control.


• Develop cost estimates and budgets


• Plan and manage project procurement.


• Monitor and control project schedules and cost


• Analyze project risks


• Apply knowledge effectively to real-world scenarios.


• Close a project successfully

Software: MS Project
Duration: 5days

Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction to Project Management

• Understanding the project management lifecycle.


• Exploring key concepts and terminology.


• Role of a project manager and core competencies.


• Introduction to project management frameworks and methodologies.


• Setting up a project in Microsoft Project.

Module 2: Project Initiation and Planning

• Defining project goals and objectives.


• Identifying and analyzing stakeholders.


• Developing the project charter.


• Creating a project management plan.


• Stakeholder engagement and project setup in Microsoft Project.

Module 3: Scope Management

• Collecting requirements and defining scope.


• Creating a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).


• Scope verification and control.


• Defining scope and WBS in Microsoft Project.


• Hands-on session with Microsoft Project.

Module 4: Time Management

• Defining activities and sequencing.


• Estimating activity durations.


• Developing the schedule using CPM.


• Optimizing project schedules.


• Scheduling and Gantt charts in Microsoft Project.

Module 5: Cost Management

• Estimating costs and determining the budget.


• Cost control and Earned Value Management (EVM).


• Financial metrics: NPV, IRR, payback period.


• Cost estimation and budgeting in Microsoft Project.


• Hands-on session with Microsoft Project.

Module 6: Quality Management

• Planning quality management processes.


• Quality assurance and control techniques.


• Tools and techniques for quality management.


• Quality management plan development.


• Implementing quality control measures.

Module 7: Human Resource Management

• Developing the project team.


• Roles and responsibilities: RACI matrix.


• Team building and conflict resolution.


• Leadership styles and emotional intelligence in project management.


• Practical activities and scenarios.

Module 8: Communication and Stakeholder Management

• Developing a communication plan.


• Effective communication techniques.


• Managing stakeholder expectations.


• Tools for stakeholder analysis and engagement.


• Using Microsoft Project for communication planning.

Module 9: Risk Management

• Identifying project risks.


• Performing qualitative and quantitative risk analysis.


• Planning risk responses.


• Monitoring and controlling risks.


• Risk management planning and response strategies.

Module 10: Integration and Closing

• Integrating project management processes.


• Managing project changes and issues.


• Project closing activities and lessons learned.


• Administrative, financial, and contractual closure.


• Final project presentations and stakeholder closure meetings.
  Capstone project using Microsoft Project.

Contacts
Monica C. | Training Coordinator
Cell / WhatsApp: +254 712 028 449
Email:training@perk-gafrica.com
Website:perk-gafrica.com