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

• Develop a solid understanding of project management fundamentals
• Learn effective project planning and scheduling techniques
• Explore methods for efficient resource allocation and management
• Understand the importance of stakeholder communication and engagement
• Gain insights into risk assessment and mitigation strategies
• Acquire practical knowledge in project monitoring and control
• Enhance skills in team leadership and conflict resolution within projects
• Familiarize with project closure and evaluation processes for continuous improvement

Introduction to Project Management

• Overview of Project Management Principles and Methodologies
• Understanding the Project Management Lifecycle
• Projects, Programs, Portfolios
• Identifying project stakeholders and their roles

Project Identification

• Project Identification and Definition
• Project identification
• Defining project goals, objectives, and success criteria
• Problem and objective trees
• Logframes

Project Execution and Control

• Managing project resources and team members
• RACI Matrix
• Manage Issues and Impediments
• Manage Changes
• Tracking project progress and monitoring performance
• Implementing effective communication and stakeholder engagement strategies

Project Quality and Risk Management

• Developing a quality management plan and quality assurance processes
• Performing risk identification, assessment, and mitigation strategies
• Implementing change management processes
• Conducting effective project reviews and audits

Project Closure and Lessons Learned

• Finalizing project deliverables and obtaining stakeholder acceptance
• Conducting project closure activities and archiving project documentation
• Performing a project evaluation and capturing lessons learned
• Stakeholder closure meeting
• Celebrating project success and transitioning responsibilities

This course is designed for persons engaged in project management responsibilities, including those that want to increase their skills to effectively manage projects.

The Project Management training is delivered by our seasoned trainers who have vast experience as expert professionals in their respective fields of practice. The course employs a mix of methodologies including presentations, group exercises, case studies, and much more. Group work is an essential component of the course. The course is designed to be primarily workshop-based, in which participants can work through tasks and problems that mimic their daily activities. Instructors are there to facilitate the group work, addressing real-world concerns.

At Virgon Africa, we believe in experiential learning. We value active participation in our courses through sharing experiences, ideas and practices.