Project Management Specialist Training | 5-Day Intensive

Course Description

This intensive 5-day Project Management Specialist course provides a comprehensive foundation in project management principles, methodologies, and best practices. Participants will gain practical skills in project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closing. Through hands-on exercises and case studies, attendees will learn to effectively manage projects, mitigate risks, and deliver successful outcomes.

Learning Objectives

• Master core project management concepts and methodologies
• Develop skills in project planning, scheduling, and resource allocation
• Learn effective risk management and stakeholder communication strategies
• Gain proficiency in project monitoring, control, and performance measurement
• Understand project closure and lessons learned processes

Course Modules

Day 1: Project Management Fundamentals

• Introduction to project management concepts
• Project lifecycle and process groups
• Role of the project manager
• Project initiation and charter development

Day 2: Project Planning

• Scope definition and work breakdown structure
• Schedule development and critical path analysis
• Cost estimation and budgeting
• Resource planning and allocation

Day 3: Project Execution and Team Management

• Leading and managing project teams
• Effective communication strategies
• Quality management and control
• Procurement management

Day 4: Project Monitoring and Control

• Performance measurement and earned value management
• Risk identification and mitigation strategies
• Change management processes
• Stakeholder engagement and reporting

Day 5: Project Closing and Advanced Topics

• Project closure and lessons learned
• Agile and adaptive project management approaches
• Program and portfolio management overview
• Ethics and professional conduct in project management

Practical Wins for Participants

• Ability to confidently initiate, plan, and execute projects
• Enhanced skills in risk management and stakeholder communication
• Improved capability to monitor project performance and make data-driven decisions
• Strategies for successful project closure and continuous improvement