Day 1: Setting the Foundation—From Initiation to Planning

Morning

Module 1: Introduction & Project Initiation (1.5 hour)

• Differentiate projects from ongoing work  

• Recognize the value of properly initiating a project

• Understand the purpose of the project charter and how to create one  

• Learn the role of the project manager and the project team  

• Learn PM lifecycle & key deliverables by phase  

• Understand importance of a strong initiation phase  

• Introduction to the case study 

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Module 2: Identifying and Engaging Stakeholders (1 hour)​

• Create a basic stakeholder register and determine communication strategies  

• Learn stakeholder identification techniques  

• Learn stakeholder analysis and mapping (interest/influence grid)

• Learn communication planning basics  

• Small-group activity: Stakeholder analysis and development of a simple stakeholder communication matrix  

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Module 3: Defining Project Scope and Deliverables (1.5 hour)

• Translate stakeholder needs into a clear, measurable scope  

• Develop a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) to structure project deliverables and work packages  

• Learn project scope statements and acceptance criteria  

• Learn requirements gathering techniques  

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Afternoon

Module 4: Scheduling and Resource Planning (1.5 hour)

• Develop a basic project schedule (Gantt charts, network diagrams) with dependencies and milestones  

• Understand resource allocation and critical path concepts  

• Learn estimating durations and effort  

• Identify required resources (human, material, financial)  
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Module 5: Risk & Quality Planning (2 hour)

• Perform basic risk assessments and select appropriate responses  

• Integrate quality considerations into project planning  

• Identify and categorize project risks  

• Learn risk response strategies (avoid, mitigate, transfer, accept)  

• Set quality standards and control measures  

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Day 2: Implementing, Monitoring, and Closing the Project

Morning

Module 6: Executing the Project Plan (1.5 hour)

• Understand techniques for building and motivating project teams  

• Apply effective communication and conflict resolution strategies  

• Learn team formation and leadership skills  

• Learn communication management and conflict resolution  

• Assess supplier and procurement considerations  

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Module 7: Monitoring & Controlling the Project (2 hour)

• Interpret variance and performance data to identify issues early  

• Follow a structured change control process to maintain project integrity 

• Understand how to track progress against the baseline (scope, schedule, budget)  

• Learn Earned Value Management (introductory concept) 

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Module 8: Risk & Issue Management in Practice (1.5 hour)

• Monitor and update risk responses during execution  

• Manage issues promptly to avoid project derailment 

• Distinguish between risks (future uncertainties) and issues (current problems)

• Learn escalation paths and problem-solving techniques  
   

Afternoon

Module 9: Project Closure & Handover (1.5 hour)

• Close out a project systematically and ensure no loose ends remain  

• Distill lessons learned for continuous improvement  

• Formal acceptance of deliverables    

• Learn how to transition project outputs to operations or next phase  

 

Module 10: Putting It All Together—Integration & Next Steps (2 hour)

• Understand how all elements interconnect to form a cohesive approach  

• Identify next steps for applying these skills on real projects  

• Review of the full project lifecycle 

• Tips for real-world application, including using project management software and continuing professional development