Course Description
The Advanced Project Management Course is designed for professionals seeking to lead and deliver complex projects across various sectors. This intensive, hands-on program equips participants with advanced competencies in project planning, risk management, stakeholder engagement, leadership, resource optimization, and performance monitoring. Utilizing globally recognized methodologies such as PMBOK®, PRINCE2®, and Agile, the course ensures participants can consistently deliver projects on time, within scope, and on budget—while driving strategic value across their organizations.
Course Objectives
Participants will be able to:
- Apply advanced project management methodologies and tools in real-world scenarios
- Lead cross-functional teams using effective leadership techniques
- Conduct stakeholder analysis and develop communication and engagement strategies
- Identify, mitigate, and control project risks
- Perform advanced schedule and cost analysis using forecasting and Earned Value Management (EVM)
- Manage programs and portfolios comprising multiple interrelated projects
- Align project execution with organizational strategy and key performance indicators (KPIs)
Target Audience
This course is ideal for:
- Project and Program Managers
- PMO Directors and Team Leaders
- Civil Engineers, IT Managers, and Construction Professionals
- NGO and Development Project Coordinators
- Operations and Strategy Managers
Course Modules
Module 1: Project Management Fundamentals and Frameworks
- Overview of PMBOK®, PRINCE2®, Agile, and Hybrid models
- Project lifecycle integration and governance
- Defining roles and responsibilities
Module 2: Strategic Project Planning and Initiation
- Project charter and business case development
- Feasibility studies and stakeholder mapping
- Scope, goal, and deliverables definition
Module 3: Advanced Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and Scheduling
- WBS creation and decomposition
- Task sequencing and network diagramming
- Gantt chart development
Module 4: Cost Estimation, Budgeting, and Financial Control
- Estimation techniques: bottom-up, parametric, analogous
- Budget development and control accounts
- Earned Value Management (EVM), CPI, SPI, and forecasting
Module 5: Risk Management and Issue Resolution
- Qualitative and quantitative risk analysis
- Risk register development and mitigation planning
- Issue tracking and contingency planning
Module 6: Resource Planning, Procurement, and Contract Management
- Human resource planning and team structuring
- Procurement strategy and bid evaluation
- Contract negotiation and vendor performance management
Module 7: Stakeholder Engagement and Communication Management
- Stakeholder identification and influence mapping
- Communication strategies and conflict resolution
- Satisfaction metrics and reporting
Module 8: Monitoring, Control, and Performance Reporting
- KPI tracking and baseline monitoring
- Integrated change control and variance analysis
- Executive reporting and lessons learned
Module 9: Program and Portfolio Management
- Managing multiple interrelated projects
- Portfolio prioritization and alignment with strategy
- Benefits realization and business value tracking
Module 10: Project Simulation and Presentation
- Simulated complex project execution
- Team collaboration and delivery
- Project presentation to expert panel
Key Beneficiaries
- Government departments and public sector units
- Construction, engineering, and real estate project teams
- ICT and systems development managers
- NGO and donor-funded program coordinators
- Private sector professionals seeking certification or promotion
- Staff from development agencies and multilateral institutions
General Information
- Instructor-Led Training: Delivered by certified and experienced project management experts
- Practical Learning Approach: Includes real-world scenarios, simulations, and case studies
- Certification: Participants receive a globally recognized certificate upon successful completion
- Flexible Learning Options:
- Full-time (5 days)
- Part-time (2 weeks)
- Delivery Formats:
- Onsite (at Stepsure Training Centers or client’s venue)
- Live Online (accessible globally)
- Post-Training Mentorship: Continued professional support from trainers after course completion
Contact Information
Email: info@stepsureresearchinstitute.org
Phone/WhatsApp: +254 723 482 495 | +254 757 155 287
Website: www.stepsureresearchinstitute.org
