Project Management Course For Development Projects

This course was designed to help participants acquire broad skills in Project Management for Development Projects. Participants will be brought to speed on the concepts and principles of management and their applications to the project cycle, as well as build their capacity in managing and planning for change and unforeseen circumstances on their projects. To register for this course please write to [email protected] or apply online athttps://dotrid.com/apply-onlne/

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Course Overview

Project Management for Development Projects

1-5 July 2019 5-9 August 2019 2-6 September 2019
Cape Town, South Africa Cape Town, South Africa Cape Town, South Africa
INTRODUCTION
This course was designed to help participants acquire broad skills in Project
Management for Development Projects. Participants will be brought to speed on the
concepts and principles of management and their applications to the project cycle,
as well as build their capacity in managing and planning for change and unforeseen
circumstances on their projects.

In this training programme participants will be exposed to the key tools and
techniques necessary to effectively plan, manage, and evaluate projects whether
large or small.

The programme has been specifically designed to provide you with a highly
practical guide to the key skills; strategies and techniques that you will need in the
management of development projects .

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Understand and apply skills for successful project execution

• Appreciate how to execute the Design, Procurement, and Construction phases and
ensure successful Start-up using a structured phase-by-phase project execution
approach
• Effectively identify gaps and omissions in the Design, Procurement, Construction,
and Start-up phases
• Understand how to manage the requirements and expectations at various
interfaces during project execution
• Apply Key Performance Indicators and Success Criteria for an effective project
execution
• Manage seamless coordination and transition from Design through to
Procurement, Construction, and Start-up phases
• Plan projects using statement of work and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
• Schedule projects activities and build the project network model
• Calculate project budgets and schedule variances using Earned Value (EV)
techniques
• Select the right projects using capital budgeting techniques
• Relate to project stakeholders through better negotiation and communication
skills
COURSE OUTLINE

Module 1 Project Execution Fundamentals

• Project Execution Nuts and Bolts - Why we are still not getting it right?
• Phase by Phase Approach for Project Execution
• Industry recognised Project Execution Tools and Techniques
• Current Gaps and Challenges in Project Execution
• Hard and Soft Issues in Project Execution

Module 2 Design Phase and Impact to Project Execution

• Pre-Project Planning Studies
• Gap Identification and Analysis during Project Initiation and Conceptualization
Phase
• How The Design Phase will influence the likelihood of Project Execution Success
• Key Considerations to ensure Design Phase Integrity
• Key Performance Indicators and Success Criteria For The Design Phase

Module 3 Procurement Phase and Impact to Project Execution

• Different Types of Procurement Route and their Impact on Project Execution
• Effective Risk and Reward Sharing Mechanism to Enhance Project Execution
• How The Procurement Phase will Influence the likelihood of Project Execution
Success
• Key Considerations to Ensure Procurement Phase Integrity and Feasibility
• Key Performance Indicators and Success Criteria For The Procurement Phase

Module 4 Construction Phase and Impact to Project Execution

• Constructability and Where there are Existing Gaps
• Why Constructability is Still A Challenge For Many Organizations
• How to Overcome These Challenges during Project Execution
• Construction Phase Key Performance Indicators and Success Criteria
• Effective Control and Monitoring Tools and Techniques during the Construction
Phase
Module 5 The Start-Up Phase
• Bringing It Together - The Design, Procurement and Construction Phases to
Ensure Successful Start-Up
• Managing the Interfaces in the Project Life Cycle to Enhance Project
Execution Success Rate
• Pre-commissioning, Commissioning and Initial Start-Up Gaps and Challenges
• Enhancing the Preparedness and Readiness Level of The Asset or Plant
• How the Project Execution Success will Influence the Likelihood of Successful
Start-Up
• Key Considerations to Ensure Start-Up Phase Integrity and Feasibility
• Key Performance Indicators and Success Criteria For the Start-Up Phase

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

• Professionals from any discipline, sector, or industry aspiring to learn about
project execution fundamentals and principles
• Project Professionals / Project Managers / Project Teams / Project Executives
• Project Design Teams
• Project Engineers
• Business-As-Usual Teams / Operations Executives
• Any Departmental or Functional Professionals and Teams
• Consulting / Contracting / Procurement Department Professionals and Teams
• Any aspiring and would-be Project Management Professionals of any phase
of the project life-cycle from design through to start-up

REGISTRATION AND TUITION

Course fees is USD2350 per participant. Each delegate will be entitled to a full
package of course materials, a Certificate of participation, refreshments, expert
facilitation and buffet lunch. To register for this course please apply online at:
or complete and forward our nomination form obtainable via email from:
[email protected] or call +27 832412212.