Course Description
Project Management focuses on the knowledge, skills, tools and techniques required to plan, organise, execute, monitor and successfully deliver projects.
The course provides participants with a practical understanding of project management principles, project planning, scope, schedule, cost, quality, resources, risk, stakeholders, communication and project delivery. It also introduces participants to traditional, Agile and hybrid approaches to managing projects.
Participants learn how to apply project management practices to real-world projects, make informed decisions, manage risks and stakeholders, and deliver project outcomes that create value for organisations.
Course Overview
Project Management provides the knowledge, skills and practical techniques required to successfully initiate, plan, execute, monitor, control and close projects while delivering meaningful value to organisations and stakeholders.
The Project Management training at Renzy Academy provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of project management principles, practices, tools and techniques. The programme covers key areas including project integration, scope, schedule, cost, quality, resources, communication, risk, procurement and stakeholder management.
Participants learn how to develop project plans, define and manage scope, create realistic schedules and budgets, identify and respond to risks, engage stakeholders, manage project teams and monitor project performance throughout the project lifecycle.
The programme also introduces Predictive, Agile and Hybrid approaches, helping participants understand how to select and apply an appropriate approach based on the nature, requirements and context of a project.
The training is suitable for individuals who want to develop practical Project Management skills, professionals managing projects in their organisations, and those preparing for recognised professional certifications such as PMP and CAPM.
Through practical exercises, case studies, project scenarios, templates and a hands-on project, participants will have the opportunity to apply project management concepts to realistic situations and develop the confidence to manage projects effectively.
Participants may take the programme for general professional development or follow the professional certification preparation pathway for PMP or CAPM, subject to the applicable requirements of the relevant certification body.
Who This Course Is For
- Aspiring Project Managers who want to build a career in Project Management.
- Project Managers and Project Coordinators who want to strengthen their project management knowledge and practical skills.
- Professionals who manage projects as part of their current roles, even when Project Management is not their formal job title.
- Team Leaders and Supervisors responsible for coordinating people, activities, resources and deliverables.
- Business Analysts who work closely with project teams and stakeholders.
- Product Managers and Product Owners working in project and Agile environments.
- Agile and Scrum practitioners who want to broaden their understanding of project management.
- Entrepreneurs and business owners who need to plan and manage business initiatives effectively.
- Consultants and professionals involved in organisational change, transformation and implementation projects.
- Graduates and career changers looking to develop a professional Project Management skill.
- Professionals preparing for PMP or CAPM certification who want structured training and examination preparation.
- Professionals seeking practical Project Management knowledge for career or professional development without pursuing certification.
By the end of this programme, participants will be able to
- Explain fundamental Project Management concepts, principles and practices.
- Understand the project lifecycle and the responsibilities of a Project Manager throughout the project.
- Define project objectives, deliverables, scope and success criteria.
- Develop a structured approach to project planning and delivery.
- Create a project management plan covering key aspects of project delivery.
- Develop project schedules using appropriate scheduling techniques and tools.
- Estimate and manage project costs and budgets.
- Identify project risks, assess their potential impact and develop appropriate responses.
- Identify project stakeholders and develop effective engagement strategies.
- Establish effective project communication approaches.
- Plan, acquire, develop and manage project resources.
- Apply quality management practices to project deliverables and outcomes.
Course Modules
Module 1: Introduction to Project Management
- What is a project?
- Project Management and its importance
- Projects, programmes and portfolios
- The role and responsibilities of the Project Manager
- Project lifecycle
- Project environments and organisational structures
- Project success and value
- Project Management principles and performance concepts
Module 2: Project Initiation and Business Case
- Identifying the business need
- Project purpose and objectives
- Business case
- Project benefits and value
- Project charter
- Project stakeholders
- Project assumptions, constraints and dependencies
- Project feasibility
- Establishing project success criteria
Module 3: Project Management Planning
- Developing a project management plan
- Project scope planning
- Schedule planning
- Cost and budget planning
- Quality planning
- Resource planning
- Communication planning
- Risk planning
- Procurement planning
- Stakeholder engagement planning
Module 4: Project Scope Management
- Defining project scope
- Requirements and scope
- Scope statement
- Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
- Work packages
- Scope validation
- Scope control
- Managing scope changes
- Preventing scope creep
Module 5: Project Schedule Management
- Activity definition
- Activity sequencing
- Activity duration estimation
- Developing the project schedule
- Network diagrams
- Critical Path Method (CPM)
- Schedule compression
- Milestones
- Schedule monitoring and control
Module 6: Project Cost Management
- Cost estimation
- Budget development
- Cost baseline
- Project funding
- Cost monitoring and control
- Earned Value Management (EVM)
- Planned Value (PV)
- Earned Value (EV)
- Actual Cost (AC)
- Cost and schedule variance
- Cost and schedule performance indexes
- Forecasting project performance
Module 7: Quality Management
- Quality planning
- Quality assurance
- Quality control
- Quality standards
- Quality metrics
- Quality improvement
- Managing defects
- Continuous improvement
- Quality tools and techniques
Module 8: Project Resource and Team Management
- Identifying project resources
- Resource planning
- Acquiring and developing the project team
- Team development
- Leadership styles
- Motivation
- Conflict management
- Emotional intelligence
- Team performance
- Managing virtual and distributed teams
Module 9: Project Communication and Stakeholder Management
- Project communication planning
- Effective project communication
- Information distribution
- Communication methods and channels
- Stakeholder identification
- Stakeholder analysis
- Stakeholder engagement
- Managing stakeholder expectations
- Handling difficult stakeholders
- Building stakeholder relationships
Module 10: Project Risk and Issue Management
- Risk concepts
- Risk identification
- Risk register
- Qualitative risk analysis
- Quantitative risk analysis
- Risk response strategies
- Risk monitoring
- Opportunity management
- Issue management
- Escalation and issue resolution
- Risk-based decision-making
Module 11: Project Procurement and External Resources
- Procurement planning
- Make-or-buy decisions
- Procurement documents
- Contract types
- Vendor and supplier selection
- Managing procurement relationships
- Contract administration
- Procurement risks
- Closing procurements
Module 12: Project Execution, Monitoring and Control
- Directing and managing project work
- Managing deliverables
- Monitoring project performance
- Performance measurement
- Managing changes
- Change control
- Issue resolution
- Project reporting
- Project status reports
- Corrective and preventive actions
- Project governance
Module 13: Agile Project Management
- Agile principles and values
- Agile mindset
- Agile frameworks
- Scrum fundamentals
- Kanban
- Iterative and incremental delivery
- Product backlog
- User stories
- Sprint planning
- Daily Scrum
- Sprint Review
- Sprint Retrospective
- Backlog refinement
- Agile estimation and prioritisation
- Agile team roles
Module 14: Hybrid Project Management
- Understanding Hybrid Project Management
- Predictive versus Agile approaches
- When to use a Hybrid approach
- Combining predictive and Agile practices
- Hybrid planning
- Hybrid governance
- Managing scope and requirements in Hybrid projects
- Hybrid scheduling and delivery
- Stakeholder management in Hybrid environments
Module 15: Project Closure and Benefits Realisation
- Project closure
- Deliverable acceptance
- Transition and handover
- Lessons learned
- Closing contracts
- Releasing project resources
- Final project reporting
- Measuring benefits
- Benefits realisation
- Post-project evaluation
Module 16: Practical Project Management Application
- Participants will apply the concepts covered throughout the programme to a realistic project scenario.
- The practical project will include:
- Developing a project business case
- Creating a project charter
- Identifying stakeholders
- Defining project scope
- Developing a Work Breakdown Structure
- Creating a project schedule
- Developing a project budget
- Creating a risk register
- Developing a stakeholder engagement approach
- Preparing a communication plan
- Managing project changes and issues
- Monitoring project performance
- Preparing project reports
- Applying Agile or Hybrid practices where appropriate
- Presenting the completed project plan
Module 17: PMP and CAPM Examination Preparation
- For participants pursuing professional certification:
- PMI terminology and concepts
- Examination structure and preparation
- Predictive, Agile and Hybrid concepts
- Scenario-based questions
- Situational judgement questions
- Exam-style practice questions
- Mock examinations
- Review of key concepts
- Examination strategies and time management
Practical Project
Participants will work on a realistic project scenario and apply the Project Management concepts, tools and techniques covered throughout the programme.
Working individually or in teams, participants will develop and manage a project from initiation through planning, execution, monitoring and control, to closure.
The practical project will involve
- Identifying a project need and developing a Business Case
- Creating a Project Charter
- Identifying and analysing project stakeholders
- Defining project objectives, deliverables and success criteria
- Developing the Project Scope Statement
- Creating a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
- Developing a project schedule and identifying the Critical Path
- Estimating project costs and developing a project budget
- Developing a Risk Register and risk response strategies
- Creating a stakeholder engagement and communication approach
- Developing a project quality approach
- Planning and managing project resources
- Managing project issues, changes and constraints
- Monitoring project performance
- Applying Earned Value Management (EVM) to assess project performance
- Applying Predictive, Agile or Hybrid approaches where appropriate
- Preparing project status reports
- Managing project closure and lessons learned
- Presenting the completed project to the facilitator and other participants
- Practical Deliverables
- By the end of the project, participants will have developed a portfolio of practical Project Management deliverables, which may include:
- Business Case
- Project Charter
- Stakeholder Register
- Scope Statement
- Work Breakdown Structure
- Project Schedule
- Project Budget
- Risk Register
- Communication Plan
- Quality Plan
- Stakeholder Engagement Plan
- Project Status Report
- Change Request
- Lessons Learned Register
- Project Closure Report
The practical project is designed to help participants move from understanding Project Management concepts to applying them in a realistic project environment.
Duration & Format
Duration
2 Weeks
Delivery Format
The Project Management programme is available through
- Live Online Instructor-Led Training
- In-Person Classroom Training
- Interactive lectures and facilitated discussions
- Practical exercises and project scenarios
- Case studies based on real-world project situations
- Project Management tools, templates and practical documentation
- Group activities and workshops
- Hands-on practical project
- Predictive, Agile and Hybrid project management applications
- PMP and CAPM examination preparation for participants following the certification pathway
Entry Requirements
The general Project Management programme is open to individuals who want to develop practical project management knowledge and skills.
It is suitable for
- Graduates and career starters
- Aspiring Project Managers
- Project Managers and Project Coordinators
- Professionals who manage projects as part of their roles
- Team Leaders and Supervisors
- Business Analysts
- Product Managers and Product Owners
- Agile and Scrum practitioners
- Entrepreneurs and business owners
- Consultants and implementation professionals
- Professionals transitioning into Project Management
- No previous Project Management experience is required for the general training.
- Participants preparing for PMP or CAPM certification must meet the applicable eligibility requirements of the relevant certification body.
Certification
Participants who successfully complete the general Project Management training will receive a Renzy Academy Certificate of Completion.
For participants following the professional certification pathway, the programme also provides preparation for recognised Project Management certifications, including:
- PMP® (Project Management Professional)
- CAPM® (Certified Associate in Project Management)
Professional certifications are awarded by the relevant certification body upon meeting its eligibility requirements and successfully completing the required examination. Renzy Academy provides training and examination preparation.
Career Opportunities
Project Management skills can support career opportunities across different industries and organisational functions.
Potential roles include
- Project Manager
- Assistant Project Manager
- Project Coordinator
- Project Officer
- Project Administrator
- Project Analyst
- Project Controls Officer
- Project Planner
- Programme Coordinator
- Programme Manager
- PMO Analyst
- PMO Coordinator
- PMO Manager
- Implementation Manager
- Delivery Manager
- Operations Manager
- Business Analyst
- Product Manager
- Product Owner
- Agile Project Manager
- Scrum Master
- Project Consultant