Mastering Project Management Principles and Practices

Objective:
• Gain a comprehensive understanding of project management principles and practices.
• Develop essential skills to initiate, plan, execute, monitor, and close projects successfully.
• Learn best practices and strategies to manage project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and resources.
• Prepare to apply project management methodologies in various industries and sectors.
Course Content:
Project Management Fundamentals
• Understand the basic concepts and principles of project management.
o Definition and importance of project management
o Key elements and phases of project management
Project Initiation
• Learn how to initiate a project effectively.
o Project charter development
o Stakeholder identification and analysis
Project Planning
• Develop a comprehensive project plan.
o Work breakdown structure (WBS)
o Project scheduling techniques (Gantt charts, critical path method)
o Resource allocation and management
Project Execution
• Manage project work and execute project tasks.
o Team development and management
o Communication and stakeholder engagement
Project Monitoring and Control
• Monitor project progress and control project variables.
o Performance measurement and reporting
o Risk management and mitigation
Project Closure
• Successfully close out projects and capture lessons learned.
o Project closure activities
o Post-project evaluation and reporting
Quality Management in Projects
• Ensure quality throughout the project lifecycle.
o Quality planning, assurance, and control
o Continuous improvement strategies
Project Leadership and Team Dynamics
• Develop leadership skills and manage team dynamics.
o Leadership styles and strategies
o Conflict resolution and team motivation
Project Risk Management
• Identify, assess, and manage risks throughout the project.
o Risk identification and analysis
o Risk response planning and monitoring
Project Communication Management
• Develop effective communication strategies for project success.
o Communication planning and distribution
o Stakeholder engagement and relationship management
Ethics and Professional Responsibility in Project Management
• Understand the ethical considerations and responsibilities of project managers.
o Ethical decision-making frameworks
o Professional codes of conduct
Integration Management
• Integrate project management processes for overall project success.
o Project integration planning
o Change management and control
Project Management Tools and Software
• Utilize project management tools and software effectively.
o Overview of popular project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, JIRA)
o Hands-on practice with project management software

Methodology
The training methodology integrates lectures, interactive discussions, collaborative group exercises, and illustrative examples. Participants will acquire a blend of theoretical insights and hands-on practical experience, emphasizing the application of learned techniques. This approach ensures that attendees return to their professional environments equipped with both the competence and self-assurance to effectively implement the acquired skills in their responsibilities.

DATE:
1ST BATCH: 25th – 28th Mar, 2025
2ND BATCH: 5th – 8th Aug, 2025
3RD BATCH: 25th- 28th Nov, 2025