Effective Strategies for Initiating and Planning Projects

Course Fee:

₦300,000.00

Course Overview

Objective:
• Understand the fundamentals of project initiation and planning
• Develop skills to create comprehensive project plans
• Learn techniques for effective stakeholder engagement and communication
• Acquire knowledge of project scope definition and management
• Enhance ability to identify and mitigate project risks
• Gain proficiency in resource allocation and project scheduling
Course Content:
Introduction to Project Management
• Definition and significance of project management
• Key phases of project management lifecycle
• Role and responsibilities of a project manager
Project Initiation Process
• Identifying project needs and objectives
• Conducting feasibility studies and business case analysis
• Developing project charter and obtaining approvals
Stakeholder Identification and Engagement
• Identifying project stakeholders
• Techniques for effective stakeholder communication
• Managing stakeholder expectations and involvement
Defining Project Scope
• Establishing project goals and objectives
• Creating a detailed project scope statement
• Scope verification and control processes
Project Planning Techniques
• Developing a project management plan
• Creating work breakdown structures (WBS)
• Techniques for detailed task planning and sequencing
Resource Allocation and Management
• Identifying necessary resources and skills
• Techniques for resource leveling and optimization
• Managing resource constraints and conflicts
Project Scheduling
• Developing project timelines and milestones
• Utilizing Gantt charts and network diagrams
• Techniques for schedule compression and optimization
Risk Management in Projects
• Identifying potential project risks
• Techniques for qualitative and quantitative risk analysis
• Developing risk mitigation and contingency plans
Budgeting and Cost Estimation
• Techniques for accurate cost estimation
• Developing project budgets and financial plans
• Monitoring and controlling project costs
Communication Planning
• Creating effective communication plans
• Techniques for project reporting and documentation
• Utilizing communication tools and technologies
Quality Planning
• Defining project quality standards and requirements
• Developing quality management plans
• Techniques for quality assurance and control
Monitoring and Controlling Project Progress
• Techniques for tracking project performance
• Using key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Methods for corrective actions and project adjustments
Finalizing Project Plans
• Reviewing and refining project plans
• Obtaining stakeholder buy-in and approvals
• Preparing for project execution and implementation
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.