Course: Project Management From Idea to Implementation & Beyond

Course Outline:

What Is a Project?

• Definition and characteristics of a project and how it differs from other forms of endeavor;
•  The 3 dimensions of project objectives;
• The “Key Drivers” of a project;
• The “4 Project Management Steps”;
• Top-down defined versus bottom-up planning philosophy;
• Finding the right combination of factors;
• The typical parameters used to measure a project are not the right parameters to manage it

The Skills of a Project Manager

• Interpersonal Skills (leadership, team building, etc.)
• Mechanical Skills (planning, estimating, resource acquisition, etc.)

Project Planning, Scheduling and Budgeting (determine how to do the project)

• Why plan?
• Putting together a project plan
• The requirements definition
• Writing the project goal
• Important elements of the goal
• Tasks and subtasks
• Rules for brainstorming
• Work breakdown structure (WBS)
• Using a WBS for cost mapping
• Time allocations
• Costs estimations
• Resource requirements
• Obtaining resources for your project
• Assigning resources to your project
• Motivating resources for project success
• Project Risk assessment
• Sensitivity(the “What If”) analysis
• The 80/20 rule

Develop (do one right)

• Training (as needed)
• Prototype
• Test (Unit, Integration, User)
• Pilot

Project Implementation and Controlling (do all when right)

• Crash Path Analysis
• Resource loading and leveling
• Project status reporting
• Project Baseline Management
• Configuration Management
• Managing change
• Trade off analysis
• Project Cost control
• Types of budget
• Project Spend Plan
• Earned value management system

Project Close Out (Terminating) and Evaluation

• Timing of project termination
• Project post mortem questions
• Phase out plan
• Lessons learned report

Post-project

• Objectives met?
• Budget sign-off
• Customer appraisal
• Project review document
• Team reassigned
• Transfer of responsibilities

The Scandinavian Academy for Training and Development employs modern methods in training and skills development, enhancing the efficiency of human resource development. We follow these practices:

• Theoretical Lectures: 
  • We deliver knowledge through advanced presentations such as PowerPoint and visual materials, including videos and short films.
• Scientific Assessment:
  • We evaluate trainees skills before and after the course to ensure their progress.
• Brainstorming and Interaction: 
  • We encourage active participation through brainstorming sessions and applying concepts through role play.
• Practical Cases:
  • We provide practical cases that align with the scientific content and the participants specific needs.
• Examinations: 
  • Tests are conducted at the end of the program to assess knowledge retention.
• Educational Materials:
  • We provide both printed and digital scientific and practical materials to participants.
• Attendance and Final Result Reports:
  • We prepare detailed attendance reports for participants and offer a comprehensive program evaluation.
• Professionals and Experts: 
  • The programs scientific content is prepared by the best professors and trainers in various fields.
• Professional Completion Certificate: 
  • Participants receive a professional completion certificate issued by the Scandinavian Academy for Training and Development in the Kingdom of Sweden, with the option for international authentication.
• Program Timings:
  • Training programs are held from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM and include coffee break sessions during lectures.

Course Description:

Project Management Process consists of seven stages: goal setting, project planning, project organizing, project scheduling, resource allocation, project control, and project termination. In this five-day training course the participant will learn how to manage his project in order to successfully implement it, within the budget and on schedule.

Course Goal:

To enhance the participant’s knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully implement any project

Course Objectives:

By the end of this course the participant will be able to:

• Understand the key principles for project management success
• Determine the main benefits of project management
• Use the tools of project management
• Determine the concepts and terms of project management
• Start and complete a project: A step by step:
  • Project Planning, Scheduling and Budgeting (determine how to do the project)
  • Develop (do one right)
  • Project Implementation and Controlling (do all when right)
  • Project Close Out (Terminating) and Evaluation

Who Can Benefit?