Project Planning & Management Skills
Project Planning & Management Skills Training Program from Solomon People Solutions equips participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively plan, execute, and manage projects.
Medium of Instruction: English
Duration of the program: 16 hours
The Project Planning and Management Skills course is a two-day training program that teaches learners how to effectively plan, execute, and manage projects. This course covers the basic project management ideas, tools, and strategies needed to complete successful projects on time and under budget. Participants will learn how to begin, plan, execute, monitor, control, and close projects based on project management best practices.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the foundations of project management and their significance in project success.
- Establish and define the project’s scope, objectives, and deliverables.
- Create a detailed project plan that covers scheduling, resource allocation, and budgeting.
- Use project management tools and procedures to ensure successful project execution and monitoring.
- Identify and address project risks, concerns, and adjustments.
- Track project progress and performance against the baseline plans.
- Close projects effectively and use lessons gained to drive continued improvement.
- Project managers, team leaders, and professionals involved in project planning and management roles.
- Individuals aspiring to advance their career in project management.
- Cross-functional teams involved in project execution and delivery.
Project Planning Fundamentals
Introduction to Project Management
- Importance of project management in achieving organizational goals
- Overview of project management processes and methodologies
Project Initiation and Scope Definition
- Defining project scope, objectives, and deliverables
- Stakeholder identification and engagement
Developing the Project Plan
- Work breakdown structure (WBS) and task scheduling
- Resource allocation, budgeting, and cost estimation
Risk Management
- Identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks
- Developing risk response strategies
Review and Q&A
Project Execution, Monitoring, and Closure
Project Execution and Monitoring
- Implementing project plans and managing project teams
- Monitoring project progress and performance metrics
Change Management and Quality Assurance
- Managing project changes and controlling scope creep
- Ensuring quality assurance and compliance
Closing the Project
- Project closure activities and deliverable acceptance
- Conducting lessons learned and project review
Case Study and Practical Application
- Case study analysis and discussion on real-world project scenarios
- Role-playing exercises and simulations to apply project management principles
Course Wrap-Up and Q&A
- Final Q&A session
- Course evaluation and feedback
How you benefit attending this program?
- Skill Development: Enhances project management abilities and competences.
- Career Advancement: Recognized project management skills improve one’s career chances.
- Enhanced Efficiency: The ability to handle tasks more effectively and efficiently.
- Professional Development: Opportunities to lead and manage projects of various sizes and complexity.
How your company benefits by sponsoring you to this program?
By sponsoring you to this program, your organization will be able to:
- Improved Project Success Rate: Improves ability to complete projects on schedule, within budget, and to high quality standards.
- Enhanced Resource usage: The efficient allocation and usage of resources across projects.
- Better Stakeholder Management: Enhanced communication and alignment with stakeholders.
- Standardized Project Processes: Implements standard project management methods and procedures.
Beginning of the program:
Each participant has to fill in a pre-training need form to ascertain their expectations that can be catered to by the facilitator.
At the end of the program
Each participant has to submit a Post Training Action plan for implementation and to ascertain the Return on Investment.