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2 - 6 Jun 2025

London (UK)

Hotel : Landmark Office Space - Oxford Street

Cost : 5250 € Euro

Introduction

The overall aim of this course is to provide participants with the necessary skills required to plan their projects by creating project scope statements and project work breakdown structures. Additionally, participants will learn how to develop key performance indicators for monitoring and controlling their project schedule and budget. The course also aims at assisting participants in appraising the feasibility of their projects by applying capital budgeting techniques. Finally, the course will cover how to effectively plan project stakeholders’ engagement and manage their expectations.

Course Objectives of Project Management Skills

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

  • Plan projects using a statement of work and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
  • Schedule projects activities and build the project network model
  • Calculate project budgets and schedule variances using Earned Value (EV) techniques
  • Select the right projects using capital budgeting techniques
  • Relate to project stakeholders through better negotiation and communication skills

Course Methodology of Project Management Skills

The course uses a mix of interactive techniques, such as brief presentations by consultant and participants, and psychometric assessments. The course also features the use of a number of group exercises and case studies followed by plenary discussions.

 

Who should attend

Project managers, members of project offices, project sponsors, functional managers, senior management and individuals interested in project management. This course is worth 30 Professional Development Units (PDUs).

 

Course Outlines of Project Management Skills

Day 1:

  • Planning projects
    • Projects versus operations
    • Project management definitions
    • Managing project constraints
    • Applications of project management
    • Potential benefits of project management
    • Definition of project life cycle
    • Project charter
    • Project scope statement
    • Project specifications
    • Work breakdown structure
    • Project decomposition

Day 2:

  • Scheduling projects
    • Linking activities and WBS sequencing
    • Predecessors sequencing techniques
    • Program evaluation and review technique (PERT)
    • Critical Path Method (CPM)
    • Forward and backward scheduling
    • Gantt chart
    • Milestone chart
    • Slack management
    • Schedule compression techniques
    • Myths and realities of schedule compression
    • Resource planning
    • Resource leveling

Day 3:

  • Organizing and controlling projects
    • Project organization and project control
    • Mastering earned value management
    • Schedule and budget variances
    • Schedule and cost performance indexes
    • Earned value management benefits
    • Project management reporting
    • Auditing a project
    • The role of software in project management

Day 4:

  • Selecting projects using capital budgeting techniques
    • Definition of capital budgeting
    • Accounting Rate of Return (ARR)
    • Payback Period (PP)
    • Net Present Value (NPV)
    • Internal Rate of Return (IRR)

Day 5:

  • Managing project stakeholders
    • Identifying stakeholders
    • Types of stakeholders
    • Managing stakeholder engagement
    • Project manager skills
    • Project negotiation

Project, Contract

Training Course: Project Management Skills


Register Now
Quick Inquiry
Discount Group Download Brochure (38)

PC4111

2 - 6 Jun 2025

London (UK) - Landmark Office Space - Oxford Street

Hotel : Landmark Office Space - Oxford Street

Cost: 5250 € Euro


  About London

The UK capital of London is a city that combines the old and the new. It is as equally famous for the latest fashion and innovation as it is for its impressive heritage. London's attractions range from the Royal Palace to the DIY atmosphere of its markets. It is also a picturesque city of parks and of course, the majestic Thames River. The city extends for miles beyond its ancient core and each neighborhood has its own charming atmosphere for visitors to explore. London also wears its status as a world city proudly and the influence of different cultures is plain to see in the food and fashion of the capital.


  Things to do and places to visit in London

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Some unmissable London attractions include:

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  • Watching the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace.
  • Visiting Trafalgar Square's famous monument.
  • Marveling at the Crown Jewels in the Tower of London.
  • Getting a bird's eye view of the city from the London Eye.
  • Tasting one of Brick Lane's famous curries.
  • Browsing the exclusive shops of Knightsbridge.
  • Visiting a market – Spitalfields for antiques, Camden for clothes or Borough Market for street food.
  • Admiring design from around the world in the Victoria and Albert Museum.
  • Looking for clues at the home of fiction's most famous detective, Sherlock Holmes.
  • Strolling through one of the lovely parks, including Hyde Park, St James' Park or Kew Gardens.
  • Eating Britain's most famous dish, fish and chips.
  • Watching the street performers in Covent Garden.
  • Enjoying the views at a South Bank cafe.
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