Comprehensive Project Management with Best Practices and Compliance

Overview:

Introduction:

This program, based on PMBOK® Guide best practices, integrates industry standards and regulatory compliance to optimize project outcomes. Participants learn effective project management while ensuring legal and regulatory adherence.

Program Objectives:

At the end of this program, the participants will be able to:

• Establish project goals and objectives directly linked to stakeholders' needs, ensuring alignment with project vision.

• Develop work breakdown structures to systematically organize project tasks and activities.

• Create realistic, measurable objectives to ensure favorable project outcomes and track progress effectively.

• Estimate project time and costs using reliable techniques to facilitate resource planning and budget management.

• Implement a project control system to monitor progress and mitigate risks, utilizing practical methodologies to address stakeholder concerns.

Targeted Audience:

• Project managers and team leaders.

• Project planners and schedulers.

• Project coordinators and engineers.

• Construction managers and supervisors.

• Project control professionals.

• Compliance officers and Risk managers.

• Business analysts and consultants.

Program Outlines:

Unit 1:

The Nature of Projects and Project Management.

• Understanding Project/Program and Portfolio Management within strategic planning frameworks.

• Navigating from strategic planning to effective project management implementation.

• Balancing Management Criteria with Engineering Criteria for project success.

• Exploring the Project Life Cycle and its phases from initiation to closure.

• Managing the Triple Constraints of time, cost, and scope in project execution.

• Mitigating Project Risks and fostering stakeholder engagement throughout the project lifecycle.

• Embracing the multifaceted responsibilities of Project Managers and the supportive role of Senior Management in project delivery.

Unit 2:

Project Initiating, Planning, and Scheduling:

• Establishing the Project Charter and identifying key stakeholders.

• Understanding the importance of Planning and defining project objectives.

• Overviewing the Project Planning process and creating a comprehensive Project Plan.

• Developing the Mission, Vision, Goals, and Objectives of the project.

• Executing basic Project Planning steps including defining requirements and scope.

• Making procurement decisions and structuring the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).

• Sequencing activities, estimating resources, and costs, and planning for communication and quality assurance.

Unit 3:

Risk Management Planning & Control:

• Understanding Risk Management: Overview and Definitions.

• Defining Certainty, Risk, and Uncertainty in project contexts.

• Identifying Project Risks and the necessity of Risk Management.

• Exploring the primary aspects and planning process of Risk Management.

• Techniques for Risk Identification, Assessment, and Prioritization.

• Conducting Qualitative and Quantitative Risk Analysis.

• Developing Risk Avoidance and Contingency Plans.

• Implementing Risk Management Controls and tracking risk activities for effective evaluation and updates.

Unit 4:

Project Execution, Monitoring & Control:

• Directing and Managing Project Execution, including overseeing tasks and activities.

• Monitoring Work Performance Information to ensure progress aligns with project goals.

• Managing the Project Team to optimize productivity and collaboration.

• Addressing Stakeholder Expectations to maintain alignment with project objectives.

• Tracking Project Deliverables to ensure timely completion and quality standards.

• Implementing Project Control methodologies like Earned Value Management (EVM) for integrated control and change management.

Unit 5:

Project Closure:

• Effective Project Closure Plan and objectives.

• Administrative Closure.

• Contract Closure.

• Project Closure and Contract Closure Interaction.

• Lesson Learned.

• Post-Project Evaluation.

• Success Celebration.