INTRODUCTION

Strategic Project design is a tactical organization of ideas, materials, and processes for the purpose of achieving a goal. Project managers rely on a good design to steer away from drawbacks and deliver parameters to maintain essential aspects of the project, like the schedule and the budget. A crucial phase in the effective management of any project is the close-down, or conclusion. Learning how to control costs, avoiding unwanted expansion boundaries, and managing the risk of veering off course is also crucial.

DURATION

 10 Days.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This course is meant for project managers, government officials, CBO operatives, NGO employees, UN Staff and anyone involved in project management activities.

COURSE LEVEL: Advanced

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

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

• Explain their expectations for successful projects and develop means of implementing them through improved planning, communication, and project monitoring.

• Describe the tools and methods that can be used to better understand the community they serve.

• Work through the steps of project planning, develop a potential project for their community, and learn a process they can replicate with their communities.

• Develop a plan for how they will apply the skills and knowledge learned in the course to their jobs and share them with others.

• Participants will be equipped with strategies on how to plan, manage, and succeed in the process. It provides a wealth of effective strategies that will help participants rise to the occasion of each new project and conquer it not by working longer hours, but by working smarter.

TOPICS TO BE COVERED

Module 1: Introduction to Strategic Project Design and Management

• Introduction

• Project versus Process

• Project Characteristics

• Historical overview of project management

• Project management and process management

• Project Management vs. General Management

Module 2: Project Organization

• Functional Organization

• Production Organization

• Matrix Organization

• Advantages and Disadvantages of Pure Matrix Form of Organization

• Modified Matrix Structures

• Pure Matrix Organization Structure

• Project Organization and Responsibilities

• Selection of Project Organization Structure

• Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)

1. Project Scope and Estimation of Times and Cost

• Project Kick-Off Meeting

• Project Scope Management

• Activity Resource Estimating

• Project Time Management

• Cost of the Project

• Components of Capital Cost of a Project

• Order of Magnitude Estimate

Module 3: Project Planning and Scheduling

• Project Scheduling

• Scheduling Techniques

• Developing a Project Network

• Plan Activity-On-Node Network techniques

• Time Calculations

Module 4: Progress and Performance Measurement

• The Project Control Process

• Performance Indicators

• Project Monitoring, Evaluation, and Control

Module 5: Project Risk Management and Management (PRAM)

Why Risk Management is Important to a Project

• Benefits of using Project Risk Analysis and Management

• When to use Project Risk Analysis and Management

• Who should do Project Risk Analysis and Management?

• Techniques and Methods for Project Risk and Management

Course Administration Details:

METHODOLOGY

The instructor-led training is delivered using a blended learning approach and comprises of presentations, guided sessions of practical exercise, web-based tutorials and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience, working as professional and trainers in these fields.

All facilitation and course materials will be offered in English. The participants should be reasonably proficient in English.

ACCREDITATION

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with an Indepth Research Institute (IRES) certificate certified by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA).

TRAINING VENUE

The training will be held at IRES Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments and lunch.

All participants will additionally cater for their, travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

ACCOMMODATION AND AIRPORT PICKUP

Accommodation and airport pickup are arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training Officer.

Email:[email protected].  

Mob: +254 715 077 817

TAILOR- MADE

This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our IRES Training Centre or at a convenient location.

For further inquiries, please contact us on Tel: +254 715 077 817.

Mob: +254 792516000, +254 792516010 or mail [email protected]

PAYMENT

Payment should be transferred to IRES account through bank before the course start date

Send proof of payment to [email protected]

DOWNLOADABLE DOCUMENTS: