Advanced Project Management
This programme is aimed at candidate who will be involved in the implementation, managing and leading of projects within different working environments. Participants will acquire an understanding of concepts of project management and will be able to plan and organise projects.
Description
This Advanced Project Management course provide participants with the critical final tools, skills and techniques that project members and emerging project managers need. Participants should already have a thorough understanding of project management, including topics such as preparing a statement of work, setting project goals, scheduling, budgeting, managing project risks, and executing a project, which can be found in ICL’s Project Management Fundamentals and Intermediate Project Management training courses. Participants who have completed the intensive Project Management Training course to further develop their skills do not need Advanced Project Management, except as a refresher.
This course workshop will teach participants how to: think critically when choosing a project team; make the best of an assigned project team; help teams move through various stages to become a high-functioning unit; maximize productivity at team meetings; reward and motivate a team; develop and execute a communication plan; communicate with sponsors and executives more effectively; identify strategies for working with team members who cause problems.
Course Objectives
By the end of the programme, participants should be able to:
- Understanding the history and application of the science of project management, to establish foundational definitions and concepts including the project lifecycle
- Conceptually define good projects, get the right people involved and assess project feasibility
- Apply planning tools and techniques used in project design
- Apply best practices in project execution and control through people management
- Perform formal project closure
Who is this Training Course for?
This course is designed for professionals who have existing project management knowledge and want to formalise their expertise and further build their skill set.
Managers, business owners, events coordinators and project team members will benefit by improving their ability to plan and execute high-level, large-scale projects.
Course content is presented in manageable weekly modules, and students are assisted by an academic support team.
The Course Content
Module One: Course Overview
Module Two: Choosing the Project Team
- Choosing the Team
- Pre-Assignment Review
- Four Issues to Address with Project Teams
Module Three: Building a Winning Team
- Why is Teamwork Important?
- The Stages of Team Development
Module Four: Managing Team Meetings
- Starting on the Right Foot
- Making Committees Work
- Making Connections
Module Five: Easy Ways to Reward Your Team
Module Six: Developing a Communication Plan
- The Five Components
- Case Study
Module Seven: Communicating with Sponsors and Executives
- Communication Excellence
- Making Connections
Module Eight: Dealing with Problem Team Members
- Developing Understanding
- When to Walk Away
- When Things Don’t Work
Recommended Reading List
Post-Course Assessment
Pre- and Post-Assessment Answer Keys
Personal Action Plan