Course Description

This project management course is specifically designed for engineers and project managers who want to enhance their management skills to lead projects more effectively. Focusing on the early phases of project planning and execution, the course provides practical insights and draws on real-world examples across various sectors. By the end of the course, participants will have crafted their own project execution plans, using either independent or collaborative methods.

What Students Will Learn

• The significance of the initial phases in ensuring project success.
• Choosing the right project manager for successful project outcomes.
• Effective collaboration within specialized project teams.
• Understanding of project management across diverse sectors and environments.
• Development of a comprehensive project execution plan.

Prerequisites or Skills Necessary

This course requires a BSc level qualification or equivalent, or at least three years of experience in the field, ensuring that participants have a foundational understanding of project management principles.

Course Coverage

• Project management fundamentals: the trio of the project manager, the project team, and the project process.
• Practical strategies for the early phases of project management.
• Real-world cases and activities updated to reflect modern project management challenges.
• Creation of a personal or team-based project execution plan.

Who This Course Is For

This course is tailored for engineers and project professionals looking to advance their project management skills, particularly those involved in the fields of construction and infrastructure but applicable to a wide range of technical projects.

Real-World Application

Learners can apply the skills learned to enhance project performance and efficiency in their respective fields. Effective project management leads to improved outcomes and the potential for career advancement in many technical, engineering, and management roles.

Course Syllabus

1. Module 1: Introduction to Project Management
2. Module 2: Organizing and Managing Project Teams
3. Module 3: Opportunity Framing
4. Module 4: Project Assurance Plans
5. Module 5: Contracting Strategies
6. Module 6: Time and Cost Management
7. Module 7: Finalizing the Project Execution Plan