Project Planning
Course ID: 261012 0101 1142Proj
Course Dates : 12/10/2026 Course Duration : 5 Studying Day/s Course Location: London, United Kingdom
Language: Bilingual
Course Category: Professional and CPD Training Programs
Course Subcategories:
Business Decision Making Change & Transformation Management Corporate Strategy Project & Programme Management Strategic Management
Course Certified By: Projacs Academy & LondonUni - Executive Management Training
* Professional Training and CPD Programs
Leading to:
Executive Diploma Certificate
Leading to:
Executive Mini Masters Certificate
Leading to
Executive Masters Certificate
Certification Will Be Issued:
From London, United Kingdom
Course Fees:
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Introduction
Project planning provides the structure required to define project objectives, organise activities and coordinate resources effectively. A well-developed project plan helps teams manage expectations, control delivery risks and achieve project outcomes within agreed constraints.
This programme provides participants with practical approaches to developing comprehensive project plans. Participants will learn how to define scope, develop schedules, plan resources, manage risks and establish monitoring methods that support successful project delivery.
Objectives
1. Apply practical project planning techniques to develop effective project plans.
2. Analyse project requirements, constraints and dependencies to support planning decisions.
3. Develop project schedules, resource plans and risk management approaches.
4. Evaluate project progress and identify opportunities for corrective action.
5. Improve project delivery through structured planning and coordination practices.
2. Analyse project requirements, constraints and dependencies to support planning decisions.
3. Develop project schedules, resource plans and risk management approaches.
4. Evaluate project progress and identify opportunities for corrective action.
5. Improve project delivery through structured planning and coordination practices.
Who Should Attend
1. Project Managers.
2. Project Coordinators.
3. PMO Analysts.
4. Project Controls Specialists.
5. Team Leaders involved in project delivery.
Training Method
• Pre-assessment
• Live group instruction
• Use of real-world examples, case studies and exercises
• Interactive participation and discussion
• Power point presentation, LCD and flip chart
• Group activities and tests
• Post-assessment
If Applicable:
• Each participant receives a 7” Tablet containing a copy of the presentation, slides and handouts
Program Support
This program is supported by:
* Interactive discussions
* Role-play
* Case studies and highlight the techniques available to the participants.
Course Agenda
Daily Schedule (Monday to Friday)
- 09:00 AM – 10:30 AM Technical Session 1
- 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Technical Session 2
- 12:00 PM – 01:00 PM Technical Session 3
- 01:00 PM – 02:00 PM Lunch Break (If Applicable)
- Participants are expected to engage in guided self-study, reading, or personal reflection on the day’s content. This contributes toward the CPD accreditation and deepens conceptual understanding.
- 02:00 PM – 04:00 PM Self-Study & Reflection
Please Note:
- All training sessions are conducted from Monday to Friday, following the standard working week observed in the United Kingdom and European Union. Saturday and Sunday are official weekends and are not counted as part of the course duration.
- Coffee and refreshments are available on a floating basis throughout the morning. Participants may help themselves at their convenience to ensure an uninterrupted learning experience Provided if applicable and subject to course delivery arrangements.
- Lunch Provided if applicable and subject to course delivery arrangements.
Week 1
Day 1
Project Planning Fundamentals
- Understanding the purpose of project planning
- Identifying key components of a project plan
- Linking planning activities with project objectives
Project Scope Planning
- Defining project scope and deliverables
- Identifying requirements and expectations
- Establishing scope boundaries
Project Planning Approach
- Selecting suitable planning methods
- Defining planning activities
- Establishing project planning processes
Day 2
Project Schedule Development
- Defining project activities
- Sequencing project work
- Establishing milestones and timelines
Resource Planning
- Identifying project resource requirements
- Allocating resources to activities
- Managing resource availability
Cost Planning Basics
- Understanding project cost requirements
- Supporting budget development
- Monitoring planned expenditure
Day 3
Risk Planning
- Identifying project risks
- Assessing risk impact and likelihood
- Developing risk response approaches
Quality Planning
- Defining project quality requirements
- Establishing quality standards
- Supporting consistent project outcomes
Communication Planning
- Identifying stakeholder communication needs
- Developing communication approaches
- Supporting effective information flow
Day 4
Project Plan Integration
- Combining project planning elements
- Ensuring alignment between plans
- Reviewing overall project readiness
Monitoring and Control Planning
- Defining progress monitoring methods
- Establishing reporting requirements
- Supporting project control activities
Managing Planning Changes
- Assessing impacts of changes
- Updating project plans
- Maintaining planning accuracy
Day 5
Project Planning Application
- Applying planning techniques to project scenarios
- Developing practical project plans
- Improving planning capability
Effective Planning Practices
- Reviewing planning effectiveness
- Identifying improvement opportunities
- Strengthening project delivery practices
Review and Action Planning
- Reviewing project planning tools and frameworks
- Preparing a personal implementation or development plan
- Course review, feedback and implementation planning
