The Central Objectives of this programme are as follows:

• Recognize the practical importance of employing a structured methodology using proven best practices to manage projects.
• Gain an overview of the key concepts and terminology of the Project Management (PM) life cycle and knowledge areas.
• Obtain skills to manage projects from start to finish.
• Learn how to initiate projects and establish the right organizational structures.
• Explore methods for determining project scope and constraints.
• Understand the essential steps and tools for successful project planning.
• Master tools to control cost/schedule and track deliverables for quality assurance.
• Learn the fundamentals of project procurement and contractor management.
• Develop Risk Management and Change Control skills and techniques.

Designing Approach

Tailor-Made for Your Needs: Solid State Training Solutions works closely with every client as a long-term strategic partner. We conduct pre-training requirements process which includes collecting details of the registered delegates and conducting training needs analysis meetings to align the training solution with the client’s objectives.

Delivery Methodology

• Simulation – providing life-like scenarios through structured learning experiences and to improve business awareness and management skills.
• Role Play – acting-out situations in groups, under the supervision and feedback of a lead coach.
• Presentations, Videos and Video Recording – visual materials to support presentations of theory.
• Games – learning is fun with Solid State Training Solutions! Using a variety of tools and games to emphasize the learning experience.
• Discussions – use two-way communication between the trainer and the trainees to increase learning opportunities.
• Questionnaires – to gather information from the participants, attributed or anonymous, free-form questions and multiple-choice.
• Case Study Analysis – a key tool for such workshops, either individuals or groups review the materials provided to understand a key message and then present their findings to the other participants.

Project management is a growing field used increasingly by businesses of all sizes. As entrepreneurs and company executives’ deal with the daily responsibilities of managing an organization, it is important to use dedicated project managers to oversee projects from conception to completion. Understanding effective project management techniques helps organizations carry out large-scale projects on time, on budget and with minimal disruption to the rest of the business.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to gain the following:

• Use proven methodologies to deliver projects on time, to budget and to the quality standards expected in an internal or external project.
• Manage each stage of the project life cycle.
• Define roles and responsibilities for project stakeholders.
• Identify project characteristics.
• Define project scope including time, cost and quality constraints.
• Perform resource analysis.
• Master the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) to build a realistic project schedules, milestones and deliverables.
• Employ tools to execute, track, monitor and control your projects effectively.
• Manage vendor relationships to maximize positive project outcomes.
• Identify, analyses, quantify, mitigate and manage risks to reduce impact.
• Manage project change through formal change control processes.
• Assess, monitor and control project performance.
• Effectively manage stakeholder expectations and communications.
• Capture lessons learned for future benefit.
• Take the steps to close your projects (and move on to the next).