Practical Workshop in Project Risk Management

Course Introduction

Whether you are new to Project Risk Management or refining existing skills, this workshop-based 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

• 01Explain the core principles, terminology and standards behind Project Risk Management in clear, practical language
• 02Select and adapt suitable approaches to Project Risk Management for the constraints of capital projects and programme portfolios
• 03Diagnose weak spots in current practice and prioritise corrective action
• 04Use practical tools, checklists and templates that support day-to-day Project Risk Management
• 05Leave with a prioritised list of improvements you can start within 30 days

What You Will Take Away

• Decision frameworks and discussion guides for your team
• A personal development action plan
• A 30-60-90 day implementation plan for your own workplace

Who Should Attend

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

Prerequisites: Open to all levels; participants are encouraged to bring a real work challenge.

Training Methodology

This is a hands-on workshop: short briefings followed by extended exercises, simulations and group activities, with most time spent applying rather than listening. Case material and examples are drawn from capital projects and programme portfolios.

Day-by-Day Programme (5 Days)

• Day 1
  Where Project Risk Management fits

  How Project Risk Management connects to wider operations in capital projects and programme portfolios, plus the essential vocabulary.

• Day 2
  Working with the standards

  Interpreting and applying the codes and good-practice guidance that govern Project Risk Management.

• Day 3
  Tools and techniques lab

  Guided practice with the tools, checklists and templates used for Project Risk Management.

• Day 4
  Risk, compliance and case review

  Analysis of incidents and cases to see where Project Risk Management succeeds or breaks down.

• Day 5
  Consolidate and plan

  Capstone discussion, action planning and a closing assessment.

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