It covers essential methodologies, tools, and best practices to initiate, plan, execute, monitor, and close projects effectively. Whether working in engineering, IT, construction, or business, participants will gain a solid foundation to manage projects with confidence.

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

• Understand the full project lifecycle from initiation to closure.
• Define project scope, objectives, and stakeholders clearly.
• Develop realistic project plans including timelines and resources.
• Apply risk management, scheduling, and budgeting techniques.
• Use monitoring and evaluation tools to track progress and performance.

This course is ideal for:

• New or aspiring project managers
• Team leaders and supervisors
• Business analysts or coordinators
• Professionals involved in managing projects in any industry
• Anyone seeking formal project management training

This interactive Training will be highly interactive, with opportunities to advance your opinions and ideas and will include:
• Lectures
• Workshop & Work Presentation
• Case Studies and Practical Exercise
• Videos and General Discussions

Day 1: Introduction to Project Management

• What is project management?
• The project life cycle (Initiation → Planning → Execution → Monitoring → Closure)
• Roles and responsibilities of a project manager
• Understanding project constraints: scope, time, cost, quality
• Stakeholder identification and management

Day 2: Project Initiation and Scope Definition

• Developing the project charter
• Defining project objectives and success criteria
• Conducting needs assessments
• Identifying stakeholders and creating a stakeholder register
• Defining scope and creating a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

Day 3: Project Planning Tools and Techniques

• Scheduling techniques (Gantt charts, CPM, PERT)
• Resource allocation and workload balancing
• Budgeting and cost estimation
• Developing a risk management plan
• Communication and procurement planning

Day 4: Project Execution and Monitoring

• Project team development and leadership
• Managing project communications
• Monitoring tools: KPIs, dashboards, Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Managing changes and scope creep
• Quality assurance during execution

Day 5: Project Closure and Practical Application

• Project handover and final deliverables
• Lessons learned and post-project reviews
• Closing contracts and finalizing documentation
• Practical group activity: Develop a mini project plan from start to finish
• Final review, Q&A, and certification (if applicable)

A RECTUS attendance certificate will be awarded to all participants who complete at least 80% of the total course duration.