Objective
To provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the project management lifecycle and the "Power Skills" needed to lead teams, manage stakeholders, and deliver projects on time and within budget using global PMP standards.
Learning Outcome
Participants will leave the training with the ability to: Master the Project Lifecycle: Successfully navigate projects from initiation and chartering through to formal closing and lessons learned. Control Scope & Schedule: Build robust Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and realistic Gantt charts to prevent scope creep and ensure on-time delivery. Drive Team Performance: Apply advanced leadership and conflict resolution models to manage diverse project teams and stakeholders. Mitigate Project Risks: Proactively identify, prioritize, and manage risks using both qualitative and quantitative analysis techniques. Track Financial Health: Utilize Earned Value Management (EVM) to monitor project budget and performance against the baseline. Adopt Agile & Hybrid Mindsets: Determine when to apply Waterfall, Agile, or Hybrid methodologies based on project complexity and organizational needs.
Course Content
Day 1: Project Initiation & Planning (The "Process" Domain)
Module 1: Foundations of Project Management
Project vs. Operations: Defining what a project really is.
The Project Life Cycle: Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring, and Closing.
The Role of the Project Manager: Technical skills vs. Leadership (The PMI Talent Triangle).
Module 2: Initiating the Project & Stakeholder Management
Creating a High-Level Project Charter.
Identifying Stakeholders: Power/Interest Grid analysis.
Aligning project goals with organizational strategy.
Module 3: Planning for Success (Scope & Schedule)
Defining Requirements and the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
Estimating Durations: Analogous, Parametric, and Three-Point Estimation.
Developing the Schedule: Gantt Charts and the Critical Path Method.
Module 4: Budgeting and Resource Allocation
Determining the Cost Baseline and Contingency Reserves.
Resource Management: RAM/RACI Matrix for clear accountability.
Hands-on Lab: Creating a WBS and Project Schedule for a sample event.
Day 2: Execution, Monitoring & Leadership (The "People" Domain)
Module 5: Leading High-Performance Teams
Building the team: Motivation theories (Maslow, Herzberg, McClelland).
Conflict Resolution: The five styles of managing project conflict.
Emotional Intelligence (EQ) for Project Managers.
Module 6: Monitoring, Control, and Quality
Managing Change: The Integrated Change Control process.
Quality Management: Prevention vs. Inspection.
Earned Value Management (EVM): Tracking if the project is "on track" financially.
Module 7: Risk Management & Procurement
Risk Identification: SWOT Analysis and Risk Registers.
Qualitative vs. Quantitative Risk Analysis.
Risk Response Strategies: Avoid, Transfer, Mitigate, or Accept.
Module 8: Agile, Hybrid, and Project Closing
Introduction to Agile: Scrum, Sprints, and User Stories.
When to use Waterfall vs. Agile (The Stacey Matrix).
The Closing Phase: Lessons Learned, Administrative Closure, and Team Celebration.
Who is it for?
Project managers, team leads, operations managers, and NGO program officers who want to formalize their experience with international best practices and frameworks.
Training Method
Theory (7.00 hours) Practice (9.00 hours)
Minimum Entry Requirements
Minimum 1–2 years of professional experience in a team or project environment.
A laptop with Microsoft Excel installed for project scheduling and budgeting labs.
Commitment to attend both full days to receive the Certificate of Completion.
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