Training on Project Planning and Management

This Project Planning and Management course will guide participants into mastering the essential skills and techniques required for successful project execution. This course is designed for professionals and aspiring project managers who want to enhance their project planning and management capabilities.

Through a combination of theoretical concepts, real-world examples, and hands-on exercises, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the project management lifecycle. They will learn how to effectively initiate, plan, execute, monitor, and close projects while considering key factors such as scope, schedule, cost, quality, risk, and stakeholder management.

Course Outline

Day 1: Introduction to Project Management

• Overview of project management principles and Methodologies
• Understanding the project management lifecycle
• Defining project goals, objectives, and success criteria
• Identifying project stakeholders and their roles

Day 2: Project Initiation and Planning

• Conducting a feasibility study and project selection
• Defining project scope and creating a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
• Developing a project schedule using Gantt charts or other tools
• Identifying project risks and developing a risk management plan

Day 3: Project Execution and Control

• Managing project resources and team members
• Tracking project progress and monitoring performance
• Addressing scope changes and managing project constraints
• Implementing effective communication and stakeholder engagement strategies

Day 4: Project Quality and Risk Management

• Developing a quality management plan and quality assurance processes
• Performing risk identification, assessment, and mitigation strategies
• Implementing change management processes
• Conducting effective project reviews and audits

Day 5: Project Closure and Lessons Learned

• Finalizing project deliverables and obtaining stakeholder acceptance
• Conducting project closure activities and archiving project documentation
• Performing a project evaluation and capturing lessons learned
• Celebrating project success and transitioning responsibilities