Advanced Project Management

Course description and benefits

Designed for people with experience of working in project environments, the course will deliver the technical and in-depth knowledge required to accelerate their project management career, encapsulating areas such as quality management and managing project risk. Participants in project management roles will enhance their skills by simulations, role-playing and case studies. It will also benefit employers, as participants will learn how to confidently manage a wide range of complex projects.

Who will benefit

• Directors
• Project leaders/managers in all sectors
• Supervisors for different projects
• Accountants
• Senior managers
• Middle-cadre officers
• Business people (to CEO level)
• NGO executives
• Trade union officials
• Corporate administrators
• Communication/information officers
• Human resources managers
• Management consultants
• Other interested stakeholders

Course outline

• Choosing a project team
• Managing scope of a project
• Time, cost and quality management
• Human resources management
• Managing project communications
• Understanding project risks

Course outcomes

On completion of this course, participants will:

• Be able to think critically.
• Efficiently direct project teams and
  communicate with stakeholders.
• Understand innovations in project management. • Increase effective use of time.

Course format

There will be a combination of classroom time and learning workshops. Classroom sessions are intensive and participative and will include a variety of approaches such as lectures, group discussions, practical exercises and guest lectures.

Presenters

Course presenters will include top-level experts from various sectors.

Course materials

In addition to comprehensive course notes, par­ticipants will be provided with course bags, core textbooks and a notebook.

Tea break and lunch will also be provided.