Mastering Project Management

Developing Essential Skills for Professional Project Managers

Format availability:

In-Person, Online streaming

Duration:

5 Days

Introduction to the course

In today’s world, where projects are growing in size and complexity at an exponential rate, the importance of mastering project management is now more crucial than ever before. With the implementation of cutting-edge technologies, development of multi-national collaborations and the demand for increased levels in production, safety and quality previously considered unachievable, the way in which projects are managed has had to take a quantum leap forward.

This KC ACADEMY Mastering Project Management training seminar reviews the fundamental principles of project management which form the bedrock of every successful project and uncovers the key attributes needed to become a master of project management. Unless project leaders and managers fully understand and apply the skills needed to effectively plan and execute projects in today’s environment of fast-paced, high-tech and multi-faceted projects, they will never become true masters of their profession. This Mastering Project Management seminar takes the essential attributes of project management to the next level by identifying how projects have evolved and applies the latest tools and techniques to help existing and aspiring project managers become genuine masters in project management. 

This training seminar will highlight:

  • Understanding the fundamental principles of project management
  • Project strategizing and strategic planning
  • Controlling projects and management of change
  • Risk identification, analysis and control
  • Project leadership and stakeholder management

Course details

By the end of this training seminar, attendees will fully understand:

  • The nature of project complexity and the project life-cycle
  • The twenty project management sequence steps
  • How to define and manage project roles and responsibilities
  • How to keep projects under control, within schedule and budget
  • How to identify, analyse and effectively manage project risks
  • The importance of project leadership, team-building and stakeholder management

This Mastering Project Management training seminar will incorporate both theory and skill training components, applying hands-on exercises, facilitation of group discussions, practical case studies and real-life examples.

The organisation will benefit by:

  • Enhancing their strategies and practices to optimise project planning and execution
  • Improving their project key performance indicators and success rates
  • Increasing the efficiency of their project management teams
  • Maintaining corporate values and achieving objectives through efficient risk management
  • Attracting new clients and expanding their portfolio with existing clients
  • Increasing their project management knowledge base

Participants will develop additional and valuable project management skills through:

  • Learning to improve the speed and efficiency in delivery of all projects
  • Improving their risk identification and analysis skills
  • Refining their planning and estimating techniques
  • Enhancing their integrated team management skills
  • Developing key attributes required of a Project Management Professional
  • Becoming an indispensable project team member and leader

This KC ACADEMY Mastering Project Management training seminar is intended for project management professionals, leaders and project team members who are engaged in all types of projects, from simple to complex.

This training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

  • Project Directors & Managers
  • Plant Managers & Superintendents
  • Project Planners & Estimators
  • Quality Assurance Managers & Engineers
  • Contract & Procurement Managers
  • Project & Discipline Engineers
  • Specialist Technicians & Technical Assistants

Daily Agenda

DAY 1:
The Fundamentals of Project Management
  • Key Definitions in Project Management
  • The Project Life-Cycle
  • Project Complexity Factors
  • Project Strategizing and Managing the Triple Constraint
  • Project Context & Environment
  • Key Financial Concepts
DAY 2:
Project Planning and Organising
  • The 20 Project Management Sequence Steps
  • Defining Project Scope and Developing Work & Cost Breakdown Structures
  • Project Management Roles & Responsibilities
  • Project Planning Inputs, Tools & Techniques
  • Project Estimating Techniques
  • Project Scheduling Methods
DAY 3:
Implementing, Executing and Controlling Projects
  • Project Implementation & Resource Management
  • Developing Project Control Systems
  • Keeping Projects On-Track & Controlling Change
  • Project Performance Measurement & Key Performance Indicators
  • Earned Value Management
  • Project Progress Measurement from Initiation to Handover
DAY 4:
Project Risk Management
  • Risk Management Planning
  • Risk Identification
  • Qualitative Risk Analysis
  • Quantitative Risk Analysis
  • Risk Response Planning & Implementing
  • Controlling Project Risks
DAY 5:
Project Leadership and Stakeholder Management
  • Understanding Leadership & Management
  • Working in Project Teams
  • The Team Development Cycle
  • Keys to Effective Influence & Persuasion
  • Improving Communication, Delegation & Motivating Skills
  • Managing Stakeholders & Stakeholder Expectations

Frequently Asked Questions

There are no prerequisites. Our courses are open to students of all backgrounds who are 18 years of age and older. All courses are conducted in English. Video lectures include English subtitles and the option to slow-down, pause, or replay lectures for better retention. Discussion boards are a critical component of each of our courses; therefore, we suggest students have a conversational knowledge of English when pursuing a Certificate of Completion. For any of the art writing courses, students need to be 100% proficient in written English.

You should have an up-to-date web browser such as: Chrome, Safari, Firefox, or Internet Explorer. For more detailed information, please see the guides for supported browsers and basic computer specifications. Our Online Courses can be accessed on a mobile or tablet device, although we strongly encourage you to have access to a desktop or laptop computer and reliable internet connection for certain course components. Former students have told us it is easiest to read discussion threads and complete written assignments on a laptop or desktop computer.

Registration is available on our website. Just follow these simple steps: Click the “Apply Now” button in the top right corner of your screen. Select “Online Courses.” Choose your course(s). You will be asked for basic contact information and your credit card payment. We require full payment at the time of registration and all tuition is billed in US dollars. Be sure to check with your bank or credit card company, as your financial institution may charge a foreign transaction fee.

Our classes are kept small, at no more than 30 students, to better facilitate and encourage personalized interaction with the instructor and fellow participants. Your classmates come from all over the globe and contribute their global perspectives and experience. Some are currently working within the arts while others are just beginning. All classmates share in their passion for the art world.

It is recommended that you begin your course promptly. If you do need to start the course a few days late, contact your instructor as soon as possible after the course has opened to discuss your options. Registration closes on the Friday after the course begins.

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New York
18-22 Nov 2024
Fee: $6,950
Online streaming
25-29 Nov 2024
Fee: $3,950
London
25-29 Nov 2024
Fee: $5,950
Paris
16-20 Dec 2024
Fee: $5,950
New York
06-10 Jan 2025
Fee: $6,950
London
17-21 Feb 2025
Fee: $5,950
Online streaming
19-23 May 2025
Fee: $3,950
London
19-23 May 2025
Fee: $5,950
New York
16-20 Jun 2025
Fee: $6,950
Barcelona
21-25 Jul 2025
Fee: $5,950
Kigali
11-15 Aug 2025
Fee: $5,950
Los Angeles
18-22 Aug 2025
Fee: $6,950
Amsterdam
08-12 Sep 2025
Fee: $5,950
Miami
06-10 Oct 2025
Fee: $6,950
Riyadh
19-23 Oct 2025
Fee: $5,950
Geneva
03-07 Nov 2025
Fee: $5,950
New York
24-28 Nov 2025
Fee: $6,950
London
01-05 Dec 2025
Fee: $5,950
Paris
22-26 Dec 2025
Fee: $5,950
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