Masterclass & Best Practices in Project Management for Non-Project Managers

Course Introduction

Whether you are new to Project Management for Non-Project Managers or refining existing skills, this masterclass-style course gives you a structured path through the subject as it applies to capital projects and programme portfolios, guided by instructors who have worked in the field.

Training Objectives

• 01Build a shared vocabulary and framework for Project Management for Non-Project Managers that your whole team can use
• 02Apply proven methods for Project Management for Non-Project Managers to realistic scenarios drawn from capital projects and programme portfolios
• 03Anticipate the failure points and compliance issues that most often affect Project Management for Non-Project Managers
• 04Communicate Project Management for Non-Project Managers decisions clearly to colleagues, clients and management
• 05Prepare a personal action plan to apply Project Management for Non-Project Managers in your own organisation

What You Will Take Away

• Templates for planning, tracking and reporting
• A stakeholder and communication map
• Decision frameworks and discussion guides for your team

Who Should Attend

• Project Managers & Coordinators
• Team Leaders on Project Teams
• PMO Staff
• Engineers Moving into Project Roles

Prerequisites: Best suited to experienced practitioners and team leaders.

Training Methodology

The format is conversational and case-driven: participants bring real challenges and test them against regional and international experience. Case material and examples are drawn from capital projects and programme portfolios.

Day-by-Day Programme (5 Days)

• Day 1
  Foundations and context

  Key terms, roles and the regulatory background behind Project Management for Non-Project Managers, with examples from capital projects and programme portfolios.

• Day 2
  Methods and standards in depth

  A detailed look at frameworks, codes and decision methods used in Project Management for Non-Project Managers.

• Day 3
  Practical workshop day

  Group exercises and simulations that put Project Management for Non-Project Managers techniques to work.

• Day 4
  Case-study day

  Real-world cases, failure analysis and improvement options related to Project Management for Non-Project Managers.

• Day 5
  Action plan and assessment

  Review, individual action plans and a short assessment to confirm readiness to apply Project Management for Non-Project Managers.

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