This 5-day intermediate-level workshop builds on foundational project management knowledge and introduces advanced techniques for handling medium-complexity projects. The course covers strategic alignment, advanced scheduling, risk management, stakeholder engagement, and procurement best practices, helping you manage larger, more complex projects with higher stakes. Learn how to form and lead diverse project teams, use quantitative risk analysis, and apply Earned Value Management (EVM) techniques to keep your projects on track. The workshop also introduces Agile and Hybrid approaches to give you a more flexible project management toolkit.

Who Should Attend?

• Project managers with 2 to 5 years of experience.
• Professionals managing more complex projects with higher stakes.
• Team leaders or coordinators with experience in smaller projects, looking to advance their skills.
• Individuals aiming to enhance their scheduling, resource management, and stakeholder engagement capabilities.

What Does It Take to Manage Medium-Complexity Projects Effectively?

Managing medium-complexity projects requires a more strategic, data-driven approach combined with strong leadership and communication skills. 

In essence, a successful intermediate-level project manager is a strategic thinker, a risk mitigator, and an adaptive leader who can manage complexity and deliver value-driven results.

It means:

• Aligning project goals with business strategy to ensure your project contributes to long-term success.
• Effectively delegating authority and clarifying roles to empower your team.
• Using advanced risk management techniques to anticipate challenges and plan contingencies.
• Engaging stakeholders with more sophisticated tools like stakeholder mapping and power-interest grids.
• Mastering advanced scheduling techniques like Critical Path Method (CPM) and PERT to keep projects on time.
• Managing budgets and resources with tools like Earned Value Management (EVM) to track progress.
• Adopting flexible methodologies like Agile and Hybrid approaches to adapt to changing project needs.

Module 1: Projects & Strategy

Learn how to align project objectives with organizational strategy to ensure your projects drive long-term business success.

• Understand the connection between project goals and business outcomes.
• Explore how strategic alignment impacts project success.
• Learn techniques to ensure project objectives contribute to the organization's vision.

Module 2: Project Definition & Initiation

Deepen your understanding of project charters, feasibility analysis, and the initiation phase.

• Master the components of a project charter and how to document them.
• Conduct feasibility studies to assess project viability.
• Learn how to prepare initiation phase documentation.

Module 3: Roles & Responsibilities – Delegation of Authority

Clarify team roles with responsibility matrixes (RACI) and learn how to delegate authority effectively.

• Understand how to create and use a RACI matrix.
• Learn best practices for delegating authority within teams.
• Explore techniques to balance accountability and responsibility.

Module 4: Risk Management and Mitigations

Advance your risk management skills with quantitative risk analysis and contingency planning.

• Learn how to conduct quantitative risk assessments.
• Develop contingency plans to handle unexpected challenges.
• Explore advanced risk mitigation strategies.

Module 5: Project Quality Management

Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards through quality planning, assurance, and control.

• Understand how to create a quality management plan.
• Learn techniques for quality assurance and control.
• Explore tools to ensure project deliverables meet stakeholder expectations.

Module 6: Stakeholder Engagement and Communication

Apply more advanced stakeholder analysis techniques to manage relationships effectively.

• Use stakeholder mapping to identify key players.
• Apply power-interest grids to manage stakeholder influence.
• Learn how to communicate with diverse stakeholder groups effectively.

Module 7: Project Schedules

Master advanced scheduling techniques like Critical Path Method (CPM) and PERT.

• Learn how to identify the critical path in project schedules.
• Use PERT charts to estimate project timelines accurately.
• Explore best practices for managing complex schedules.

Module 8: Project Cost & Resource Management

Develop your skills in budgeting and resource management using Earned Value Management (EVM).

• Understand the principles of EVM and how to apply them.
• Learn how to estimate costs and allocate resources effectively.
• Track project performance using EVM metrics.

Module 9: Procurement Management Best Practices

Learn how to manage procurement processes and contracts effectively.

• Explore contract negotiation techniques.
• Understand supplier relationship management.
• Learn about common contract types and when to use them.

Module 10: Forming and Leading a Project Team

Develop advanced leadership skills for managing larger and more diverse teams.

• Learn how to form and develop project teams.
• Explore conflict resolution techniques.
• Master team motivation and performance management.

Module 11: Progressive Elaboration of the Project

Understand the iterative nature of project planning with rolling wave planning.

• Learn how to refine project plans progressively.
• Explore rolling wave planning techniques.
• Manage project scope adjustments throughout the lifecycle.

Module 12: Project Controls and Change Management

Learn how to monitor project progress and manage changes to scope, time, and cost.

• Develop skills in project performance tracking.
• Explore change control processes to manage scope changes.
• Learn how to handle project variations effectively.

Module 13: Closing the Project and Handover

Focus on post-implementation reviews and formal project handover processes.

• Learn how to conduct post-implementation reviews.
• Document lessons learned for future projects.
• Ensure a smooth handover to operations or support teams.

Module 14: Introduction to Agile and Hybrid Approaches

Gain an introductory understanding of Agile and Hybrid methodologies to manage projects flexibly.

• Learn the core principles of Agile project management.
• Explore how Hybrid approaches combine traditional and Agile methods.
• Understand when to apply Agile or Hybrid approaches based on project needs.

We have a proven track record of delivering results beyond expectations and our training are delivered by International facilitators with 20+ years of corporate experience. 

Our training program employs a variety of training methods and techniques, such as: 

✓   Hands-on activities, real-life case studies, group discussions, and group work using structured models 

✓   Effective, practical, and immediately applicable business solutions 

✓   Highly interactive, inspiring, challenging, and energetic learning environment 

✓   110% tailor-made training & achieve goals with personalized expertise 

✓   Learning beyond awareness which drives real-life application of key learnings

✓   90-10 Smart Action Rule: Learning by doing with effective and smart actions

Upon successful completion of the training program, participants will receive a European certification.

Grab this opportunity now to unlock your full leadership potential. Register now for our comprehensive Time Management Skills training program and start your transformation today.