This course is designed to introduce participants to the fundamentals of effective project planning, execution, control, and completion. It covers both theoretical frameworks and practical tools necessary for managing small to large-scale projects in various sectors.
Course Objectives:
Understand the full project lifecycle
Identify and manage project constraints (scope, time, cost, quality)
Apply project management tools and software
Improve team collaboration and project outcomes
Course Outline:
Introduction to Project Management
Project Lifecycle & Methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid)
Scope Definition & Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
Time Management: Gantt Charts & Scheduling
Cost Estimation & Budget Control
Risk Assessment & Quality Assurance
Resource Allocation & Team Roles
Stakeholder Communication & Management
Monitoring & Evaluation Techniques
Tools: Microsoft Project, Trello, Asana, Excel
Duration:
6 Weeks (18 sessions x 3 hours per session)
Delivery Format:
In-person / Online / Hybrid
Target Audience:
Project officers, coordinators, team leads, NGO staff, entrepreneurs, engineers