Master Project Management: A 5-Day Intensive Training Course

Course Description

This intensive 5-day course provides a comprehensive introduction to project management fundamentals. Participants will learn essential concepts, methodologies, and best practices for successfully leading projects from initiation through closure. The course covers core knowledge areas including scope, schedule, cost, quality, resource, and risk management.

Learning Objectives

• Understand key project management concepts, processes, and terminology
• Learn how to initiate, plan, execute, monitor, and close projects effectively
• Develop skills in project scoping, scheduling, budgeting, and risk management
• Gain practical experience applying project management tools and techniques
• Understand how to lead project teams and manage stakeholders

Course Modules

Day 1: Project Management Foundations

• Introduction to project management concepts
• Project lifecycle and process groups
• Project management knowledge areas
• Organizational structures and project governance

Day 2: Project Initiation and Planning

• Developing the project charter
• Stakeholder identification and analysis
• Creating the project management plan
• Scope definition and work breakdown structure

Day 3: Project Execution and Monitoring

• Schedule development and management
• Cost estimating and budgeting
• Quality planning and control
• Resource management and team leadership

Day 4: Project Risk and Procurement

• Risk identification and analysis
• Risk response planning and implementation
• Procurement planning and management
• Contract types and administration

Day 5: Project Closure and Agile Methods

• Project performance measurement and reporting
• Change control and issue management
• Project closure and lessons learned
• Introduction to Agile project management

Practical Wins for Participants

• Create a comprehensive project charter and management plan
• Develop a detailed project schedule and budget
• Conduct a thorough risk assessment and mitigation plan
• Lead an effective project status meeting and report