An Intensive 10-day Training Course

Project Management Masterclass

Master the Art of Leading High-Performing Project Teams from
Start to Finish

INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE

Project Management is an essential discipline for achieving strategic goals in any organisation. It involves the structured application of tools, methodologies, and leadership techniques to ensure that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to stakeholder expectations.

The training course on Project Management Masterclass provides a comprehensive understanding of the full spectrum of project management—from planning and execution to risk control and stakeholder engagement. Whether you’re an experienced project manager seeking to upgrade your competencies or a professional transition into a project-oriented role, this masterclass offers in-depth knowledge and practical tools to lead successful projects in a dynamic business environment.

Participants will explore core project management areas, including leadership and communication, stakeholder management, time and cost control, budgeting, scheduling, and use of professional software. The masterclass blends global best practices with real-world insights, delivered by seasoned experts in the field.

This training course on Project Management Masterclass will highlight:

  • The transformation from project manager to impact project leader
  • Best practices in decision-making, planning, and communication
  • Effective stakeholder engagement and expectation management
  • Building realistic schedules and budgets
  • Proactively identifying and managing project risks
  • Tools for measuring and improving project performance
  • Structuring and closing projects efficiently and effectively

This training course is split into two modules:

Module I - Project Leadership, Management and Communications

Module II - Planning, Organising & Controlling Projects

Each module is structured and can be taken as a stand-alone training course; however, delegates will maximise their benefits by taking Module 1 and 2 back-to-back as a 2-week training course.

COURSE DETAILS

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OBJECTIVES

By the end of this training course on Project Management Masterclass, participants will be able to:

  • Make effective and timely decisions in complex project environments
  • Identify and manage project challenges and stakeholder expectations
  • Build and lead high-performing project teams
  • Develop structured and realistic project plans and budgets
  • Monitor progress using key performance indicators and corrective actions
  • Navigate project changes and uncertainties with confidence
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TRAINING METHODOLOGY

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

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ORGANISATIONAL IMPACT

By developing skilled project professionals, your organisation will benefit from:

  • Higher project success rates in meeting quality, time, and cost benchmarks
  • Stronger internal project governance and risk control
  • Better alignment of project goals with business strategy
  • Reduced operational waste through efficient resource utilization
  • A culture of accountability and structured project delivery
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PERSONAL IMPACT

Participants will leave the training course with:

  • Enhanced confidence in leading and managing complex projects
  • Proven strategies for optimising time, cost, and resources
  • Greater understanding of risk, uncertainty, and change management
  • Stronger communication and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Career advancement opportunities through mastery of key project skills
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WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This training course is intended for project management professionals, leaders, and project team members who are engaged in all types of projects, from simple to complex.

The KC Academy training course on Project Management Masterclass 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

Module 1: Project Leadership, Management and Communications
Day 1 : Transition from Manager to Leader
  • The Need for the Shift from Project Manager to Project Leader
  • Defining a Thought Process to Make Better Decisions
  • Enhance Personal Development through Increased Self-awareness
  • Practice Emotional Intelligence in a Project Environment
  • Develop an Executive-type Presence
Day 2 : Expand Your Own Perspective
  • Become a thought Leader
  • Learn How to Expand Your Strategic Scope
  • Learn How to Become Innovative
  • Improve Your Decision-making
Day 3 : Commit to People and Relationships
  • Objective of Project Leadership
  • Limitations of Project Management and Team Relationships
  • Recognise the Place for Talent Management
  • Use of Mentoring to Develop Future Project Leaders
  • Cultivate Conditions for Project Team Success and Growth
Day 4 : Body Language for Leaders
  • Understand How Body-language Symbols and Perceived by Others
  • Have Your Body Language Match Your Message for Positive Communication
  • Six Ways to Make a Positive First Impression
  • Establishing a Leadership Presence
  • Conveying Confidence in a Warm and Empathetic Manner
Day 5 : Putting It All in Practice
  • Make the Shift: Moving from Technical to Relational Skills
  • Nurturing Emotional Quality
  • Expand Your Perspective
    • Think in Terms of Team Results
    • Consider Client Relationships
    • Consider Business Perspective
  • Commit to People and Relationships
  • Understand the Value of Developing Future Leaders
Module 2: Planning, Organising & Controlling Projects
Day 6: Reviewing the Fundamentals
  • Understanding projects: Differences between large/small and simple/complex projects
  • Current trends in project management: Project management associations and qualifications
  • Understanding projects: Project complexity factors and categories
  • Project life cycles & stage gates: Project planning and decision points
  • Earned value management: Measuring project performance
  • Project roles, responsibilities, and boundaries: Work Breakdown Structures and RACI Charts
  • Key financial concepts: Net Present Value, Internal Rate of Return, and Payback Periods
Day 7: Initiating and Defining Projects
  • Initiating projects: Project context and environment
  • Setting realistic objectives: Defining project scope and deliverables
  • Goal prioritisation & stakeholder management: Achieving objectives
  • Developing a project control structure: Defining roles and specifying work packages
  • Cost breakdown structures: Techniques for making preliminary estimates of time and cost
  • Using appropriate project planning methods: Applying a structured approach
  • Initiating risk management: Using qualitative risk analysis techniques
Day 8: Planning Projects for Results
  • Building a realistic project plan: Using Gantt charts and activity networks
  • Using the plan to develop detailed task and resource schedules
  • Identifying the critical path and setting milestones: Getting buy-in from the key players
  • Techniques for developing detailed estimates for time and cost: Managing estimating uncertainty
  • Minimising project timescales: Exploring time-cost options and understanding trade-offs
  • Managing project risks: Qualitative and quantitative risk management methods and techniques
  • The importance of continuous evaluation: Maintaining and updating plans and risk registers
Day 9: Organising, Implementing, and Controlling Projects
  • The 20-step project management sequence
  • Managing project resources & communication: Running effective meetings
  • Running effective change control processes
  • Managing & controlling project documentation
  • Project performance tracking, management, and control systems
  • Using predictive control techniques: Gantt charts, S-curves, and burn-down charts
  • Project completion: Managing project close-out and hand-over to operations
Day 10: Project Leadership and Team-Working
  • Understanding leadership and management: Qualities and skills that enhance results
  • Working in project teams: Building collaborative working relationships
  • The role of the leader in building team cohesion and performance: The team development cycle
  • The keys to effective influence and persuasion: Characteristics of successful leaders
  • Improving communication, delegation, and motivation skills
  • Working with senior stakeholders: Creating rapport and understanding, managing expectations
  • Lean concepts and the learning cycle: Implementing continuous improvement
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Certificate

On successful completion of this training course, KC ACademy Certificate will be awarded to the delegates.

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