A Project Management Institute, Inc. (PMI)®Registered Training Course
Essentials of Project Management Skills
Course Overview
Many people take on a project management role alongside their other organizational responsibilities whilst others have dedicated project management roles. This Essentials on Project Management training course offers complete guidance in the essential knowledge, skills and competencies of managing projects holistically and in how to adopt a project management ‘mindset’. This will include how to make use of best practice project management processes (based on the Project Management Institute’s Body of Knowledge), tools and techniques as well as how to lead the people involved in and impacted by projects. This ensures that projects are conducted as efficiently as possible and meet the requirements and expectations of relevant stakeholders.
This training course explores how to ensure projects deliver outcomes which are both client-focused and organizationally relevant. It covers key aspects of project initiation, planning, monitoring and control to ensure the delivery of relevant scope and quality within time, budget and resource constraints. It also considers how to manage uncertainty through the use of risk management techniques.
This GLOMACS training course will highlight:
- An introduction to the world of Project Management
- Project Initiation and Risk Management
- Project Planning, Estimating and Scheduling
- Project Resourcing, Monitoring and Control
- Managing Performance, Project Reporting and Closure
Training Outline
DAY 1: The World of Project Management
- What is a project?
- The problems and difficulties of projects
- The project life cycle
- Project roles: responsibilities, authority and accountability
- The key dimensions of project management
- Project Management processes
DAY 2: Project Initiation and Risk Management
- Identifying project stakeholders
- Collecting project requirements
- Determining project objectives
- Project scope and constraints
- Managing risk on projects
- Documenting and communicating the project
DAY 3: Project Planning, Estimating and Scheduling
- The contents of a Project Management Plan
- Using a Work Breakdown Structure
- Creating the Project Network
- Project estimating
- Time scheduling: Critical path and float
DAY 4: Project Resourcing, Monitoring and Control
- Resource scheduling and budgeting
- Preparing for project execution and communicating the plan
- Project monitoring
- Analyzing project performance
- Project control
- Change control
DAY 5: Managing Performance, Project Reporting and Closure
- Managing the performance of the team and its members
- Managing stakeholder relationships
- Project communication and reporting
- Successful project hand-over
- Project closure
- Learning lessons from the project
Certificates
- On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate with eligible Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE) from National Registry of CPE Sponsor and Professional Development Units (PDUs) / Contact Hours from Project Management Institute (PMI®), will be awarded to the delegates
Accreditation
GLOMACS is proud to be an Authorized Training Partner (ATP No. 2759) with PMI®. As an ATP, GLOMACS is authorized to issue applicable Professional Development Units (PDUs) and Educational Contact Hours to participants of any of its PMI® approved training courses for PMI® Certification and Re-Certification.
GLOMACS is registered with NASBA as a sponsor of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. NASBA have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.learningmarket.org.
All Training Seminars delivered by GLOMACS by default are eligible for CPE Credit.
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About Saudi Glomacs
At Saudi GLOMACS, we specialize in delivering world-class training courses in Saudi Arabia and across various international locations. Our training courses are tailored to meet the unique demands of Saudi Vision 2030 and the Human Capability Development Program, focusing on empowering Saudi citizens and enhancing workforce skills. We offer diverse courses spanning leadership, management, engineering, and technical disciplines to cultivate expertise and drive professional growth. Our flexible learning options—whether in-person, online, or in-house—ensure accessibility and convenience for individuals and organizations alike.
With over 30+ years of experience through the GLOMACS global network, we are committed to delivering innovative, results-driven training solutions. Our expert instructors combine industry knowledge with dynamic teaching methods, fostering practical skill development and long-term career success. By choosing Saudi GLOMACS, you're investing in personal excellence and contributing to the Kingdom’s sustainable economic growth and vision-driven transformation.
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