The Fundamentals of Project Management course provides participants with a comprehensive introduction to the principles, processes, and best practices of effective project management. Through a combination of theoretical insights and hands-on application, participants will learn how to initiate, plan, execute, monitor, and close projects successfully. Key focus areas include project scope, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and stakeholder communication to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery aligned with organizational objectives.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the role of project management in driving organizational goals
- Master key project management terms, concepts, and methodologies
- Initiate projects with clarity by defining objectives, scope, and stakeholder needs
- Create detailed project plans that outline deliverables, timelines, and resource requirements
- Identify potential project risks and apply strategies to mitigate them
- Understand project scheduling tools and techniques including critical path and resource leveling
- Monitor progress using performance indicators and adjust plans as needed
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders to align expectations and manage updates
Application Objectives / Outcomes
Participants will be equipped to:
- Launch structured projects with defined scope, deliverables, and success criteria
- Build actionable project plans using industry-standard templates and tools
- Analyze and mitigate project risks early in the project lifecycle
- Develop schedules using techniques such as Gantt charts and dependency mapping
- Track project performance using dashboards and corrective action strategies
- Lead project teams through clear communication and stakeholder alignment
- Maintain control of timelines and budgets through consistent oversight
- Apply PM best practices to manage projects of varying size and complexity
Target Audience / Who Should Enroll
- Project managers and aspiring PM professionals
- Team leaders, supervisors, and department coordinators
- Professionals contributing to or overseeing project teams
Eligibility Requirements / Prerequisites
None required
Duration
2 Days (Customizable to organizational needs)
Language of Instruction
Available in English and Arabic
Delivery Method
Instructor-led training
Project planning workshops
Group discussions and simulations
Real-world case studies and application exercises
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