About the event
Project Management Training in Kigali, Rwanda
Course Overview

This course provides a comprehensive exploration of fundamental concepts methodologies and tools in project management. Participants will gain a solid understanding of the entire project lifecycle from initiation to closure and develop essential skills for effective project planning execution and control.

Course Objectives

By the end of the training participants will:

Understand the fundamental project management concepts methodologies and tools.
Develop practical and essential skills for effective project planning execution and control.
Acquire practical skills for planning execution and control.
Develop cost estimates and budgets
Plan and manage project procurement.
Monitor and control project schedules and cost
Analyze project risks
Apply knowledge effectively to real-world scenarios.
Close a project successfully
Course Duration: 5 days

Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Project Management

Components of Project Management
Functions of a Project Manager
The Art and Science of Project Management
The Triple Constraints in Project Management
The Project Lifecycle
Module 2: Project Identification and Design

Stakeholder Analysis
Problem Analysis; Problem tree
Objectives Analysis; Objectives tree
Strategy Analysis
Design of Project Intervention Logic using Logical Framework
Module 3: Project Set Up and Planning

Project Governance Structure
Project Charter
Project Launch
Developing Project Management Plan
Project Plan vs Project Proposal
Principles of Project Planning
Module 4: Project Scope and Time Management

What is Project Scope?
Project and Product scope
Use of Work Breakdown Structure in Scope definition
Scope Creep
Activity Definition and Sequencing
Activity Duration Estimating
Activity Resource Estimation
Schedule Development
Optimizing schedule
Schedule Control
Module 5: Project Resources Management

Why is managing resources important?
Managing Project Finances;
Budgeting
Cost Estimation
Cost baseline
Monitoring Budgets
Expenditures
Project Earned Value Analysis
Managing the Supply Chain
Human Resources Management
Module 6: Project Implementation and Procurement

Identifying the Direct and Manage Project Execution Process
Managing Issues
Managing project team
Manage Stakeholder Relationships and Expectations
Plan Project Procurements
Prepare a Procurement Statement of Work
Prepare a Procurement Document
Module 7: Project Risk Management

Examine a Risk Management Plan
Identify Project Risks and Triggers
Perform Qualitative Risk Analysis
Perform Quantitative Risk Analysis
Develop a Risk Response Plan
Module 8: Project Monitoring and Evaluation

Monitoring and Evaluation activities in Project Lifecycle
Project M&E Plan
Project Evaluation Approaches
Project Control
Module 9: Project Closure and Learning

End of Project Evaluation
Administrative Financial and Contractual Closure
End of Project Learning
Stakeholders closure meeting
Module 10: Use of Microsoft Project in Project Management

Basics of MS Project
Task creation and duration allocation
Advanced task scheduling and resource allocation
Creating a resource pool and allocating resources to tasks
Tracking Project Progress and Customizing views
Note: This outline provides a general structure for the training. The specific content activities and duration of each session may be adjusted based on the target audience learning objectives and available time.

Contacts

Monica C. | Training Coordinator

Cell / WhatsApp: +254 712 028 449

Email:training@perk-gafrica.com

Website:perk-gafrica.com