Day 1:
Introduction to Modern Project Management
Understanding the evolution of project management and its current trends.
Key project management frameworks and methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid).
The role of the project manager in the modern landscape.
Setting up successful projects: aligning project goals with organizational strategy.
Day 2:
Planning and Execution in Modern Projects
Advanced project planning techniques: Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), Gantt charts, and timelines.
Resource management and allocation in complex projects.
Communication strategies for effective project delivery.
Risk assessment in project planning: identifying early-stage risks.
Day 3:
Advanced Risk Management Techniques
Understanding and categorizing project risks: financial, technical, and operational.
Risk identification and analysis tools: SWOT analysis, PESTLE analysis.
Developing risk management plans: creating mitigation strategies and action plans.
Implementing risk response strategies and handling unforeseen challenges.
Day 4:
Managing Stakeholders and Project Leadership
Stakeholder analysis and mapping: engaging with key players.
Leadership in project management: managing teams and motivating stakeholders.
Conflict resolution techniques and building consensus.
Effective decision-making in times of uncertainty.
Day 5:
Monitoring, Controlling, and Closing Projects
Techniques for tracking project progress and performance (KPIs, Earned Value Management).
Risk monitoring and control: adjusting risk mitigation strategies during project execution.
Ensuring project closure: conducting final reviews and lessons learned.
Certification preparation and final exam.