Project Management for Non-Project Managers: Practical Workshop

Course Introduction

Over five focused days, this workshop-based course takes Project Management for Non-Project Managers out of the textbook and into the reality of capital projects and programme portfolios. Participants work through regional case material, structured exercises and peer discussion, leaving with methods they can apply on their next working day.

Training Objectives

• 01Describe how Project Management for Non-Project Managers is defined, governed and measured in international practice
• 02Work through typical situations in capital projects and programme portfolios using structured Project Management for Non-Project Managers techniques
• 03Recognise common risks, errors and non-conformities linked to Project Management for Non-Project Managers — and how to prevent them
• 04Choose the right indicators and records to monitor Project Management for Non-Project Managers over time
• 05Translate the course learning into a realistic plan agreed with your line manager

What You Will Take Away

• A stakeholder and communication map
• Decision frameworks and discussion guides for your team
• A personal development action plan

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

Learning happens by doing — teams work through practical tasks, present their results and receive immediate feedback. Case material and examples are drawn from capital projects and programme portfolios.

Day-by-Day Programme (5 Days)

• Day 1
  Where Project Management for Non-Project Managers fits

  How Project Management for Non-Project Managers 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 Management for Non-Project Managers.

• Day 3
  Tools and techniques lab

  Guided practice with the tools, checklists and templates used for Project Management for Non-Project Managers.

• Day 4
  Risk, compliance and case review

  Analysis of incidents and cases to see where Project Management for Non-Project Managers succeeds or breaks down.

• Day 5
  Consolidate and plan

  Capstone discussion, action planning and a closing assessment.

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