This immersive workshop delivers a strong foundation in project analysis and management, equipping
professionals to plan, lead, and close projects successfully. Designed with a practical and structured
approach, participants will explore tools, techniques, and governance principles essential for delivering
projects on time, within scope, and with measurable impact.
Overview
The course covers the full project lifecycle, from setting clear objectives and building business cases, to managing risk, resources, and stakeholder expectations. Participants will gain hands-on insights into feasibility assessment, planning tools, project control methods, and leadership strategies for execution success.
Upon completion, participants will:
Understand key project phases, tools, and team responsibilities
Gain practical skills in planning schedules, budgets, and managing risks
Learn how to communicate, govern, and close projects effectively.
Who should attend
Aspiring and mid-level project managers, analysts, and PMO staff
Team leaders, coordinators, and professionals managing project-based work
Business stakeholders and decision-makers overseeing project outcomes
Methodology
Delivered using an applied, non-theoretical format that includes case studies, group exercises, project
planning simulations, and real-time analysis of project tools and dashboards.
Trainer
Facilitated by a seasoned project advisor with over 25 years of international experience in project delivery,
strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement across public and private sectors. The trainer has coached
project teams in Fortune 500 companies and served as a consultant to several government transformation projects.
Module – 1
Foundations of Project Analysis and
Management.
Understand the definition and characteristics of
a project
Differentiate between project, program, and
portfolio management
Learn key project phases: Initiation, Planning,
Execution, Monitoring, and Closing
Recognize the responsibilities of a project
manager
Module – 2
Setting Project Objectives and Defining Scope.
Learn how to draft SMART project goals
Define and manage project scope effectively
Identify and document key deliverables using a
Scope Statement
Create a Project Charter aligned with
stakeholder expectations
Module – 3
Building the Project Case and Feasibility Study.
Conduct technical, financial, and legal
feasibility assessments
Draft a convincing business case and define
success metrics
Use cost-benefit and risk-return analysis for
project justification
Evaluate project alignment with business
strategy
Module – 4
Planning Schedules, Budgets, and Resources.
Construct a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
Create project timelines using Gantt charts and
the Critical Path Method
Estimate project costs and manage a basic budget
Allocate and optimize human, financial, and
physical resources
Module 5
Risk Management and Governance Oversight.
Identify potential project risks early
Differentiate between qualitative and quantitative
risk assessments
Develop mitigation and contingency plans
Understand project governance roles (e.g., PMO,
steering committees)
Module – 6
Executing and Controlling the Project.
Implement the project plan and manage deliverables
Use performance metrics (e.g., KPIs, Earned Value)
to track progress
Address scope creep, change control, and quality
assurance
Manage execution using real-time dashboards or
tracking tools
Module – 7
Communication, Engagement. Teams, and Stakeholder
Create and manage a project communication plan
Identify internal and external stakeholders and
their needs
Foster team collaboration and resolve conflicts
Use leadership skills and emotional intelligence in
project environments
Module – 8
Project Closure and Post-Implementation Review.
Perform formal project closure activities and sign
offs
Conduct lessons learned sessions and create closure
documentation
Evaluate performance against original objectives
and KPIs
Archive project materials and release resources
responsibly
