Duration
8 weeks
Delivery
Online
Language
English
Cost
$400 for Ugandans and $600 for International students.
About the Course
Project planning is a discipline for stating how to complete a project within a certain timeframe, usually with defined stages, and with designated resources. Most organizations have policies and plans for allocating available or foreseen resources to achieve certain objectives.
This involves decision-making regarding the best use of available resources. However, some managers responsible for decision making do not have the knowledge, skills and inclination in project planning and management. This course is intended to address this problem.
course aim
This course provides learners with an understanding of the project planning, management, monitoring and evaluation processes. The entire project life cycle from conceptualizing of a project through to its closure is discussed. Learners are also introduced to software that makes project planning and management easier.
The course methodology comprises lectures, group work, practical exercises, case studies, individual exercises, reflective thinking and group discussions.
What you will learn
- Module 1: Introduction to Project Management Process
- Module 2: Project Environment
- Module 3: Role of the Project Manager
- Module 4: Project Integration Management
- Module 5: Project Scope Management
- Module 6: Project Schedule Management
- Module 7: Project Cost Management
- Module 8: Project Quality Management
- Module 9: Project Resource Management
- Module 10: Project Communication Management
- Module 11: Project Risk Management
- Module 12: Project Procurement Management
- Module 13: Project Stakeholder Management
What you will gain
- You will be able to Manage the selection and initiation of individual projects and of portfolios of projects in the organization.
- You will Conduct project planning activities that accurately forecast project costs, timelines, and quality.
- You will be able to Implement processes for successful resource, communication, and risk and change management.
- You will Show effective organizational leadership and change skills for managing projects, project teams, and stakeholders.
- Career growth with the new-acquired knowledge.
Who should study this course
- Program and Project managers.
- Leaders looking to acquire new skills.
- Business Owners
Meet your Facilitator
Dr. Jimmy Opoka
FACILITATOR, NEXUS INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
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Nexus International University Plot 5158 Kayongo Road - Muyenga, Kampala.
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+256 393 202 136 / 137
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