Advanced Techniques in Project Management
Bigger or more complex projects may demand proficient knowledge of project management tools and techniques.
Advanced Techniques in Project Management
Advanced Project Management
The blended-learning course “Advanced Techniques in PM” enables participants to learn important aspects such as estimation of costs and duration, distribution and supervision of work, supply management, etc. The course also includes soft skills which are essential for successful project managers.
Adaptable
The project managers will be qualified to handle complex projects – from the beginning to the end. They will master the instruments and methods to control the complexity of a broad variety of tasks. The training can be adapted to company specific themes or include company projects as case studies.
Advantages
Extensive and highly interactive training
Application of knowledge by company-own or general case studies
Experienced trainers with examples from different industries
Focus on practical aspects of complex methods
Delivery
Languages
English
German
French
other languages on demand
Delivery Mode
- In-company training courses – including a variety of learning approach (self-study, instructor-led training, coaching, etc.) – customization and integration of company specific practices possible
- Classroom or virtual
- Delivery on a global scale possible
Duration
2 or 3 days
Audience
The course is addressed to project managers, project leaders and team members who manage or work within a big/complex project. The training also targets experienced project managers looking for advanced tools and techniques.
Prerequisites
1
The foundations of project management
2
Good basic knowledge of project management
- The foundations of project management
- Good basic knowledge of project management
Learning objectives
At the end of the training, the participants will be able to:
Apply the enhanced knowledge in project management
Manage complex projects successfully
Lead projects with essential soft skills such as communication, stakeholder management, and team management.
Even though the course is highly adaptable for company-internal trainings, focus is given to the following topics
Content
- Methodology, stakeholders and roles
- Estimations of costs and duration, planning and schedule, communication
- Distribution and supervision of work, integration management, quality assurance, performance reports and earned value analysis
- Identification, quantification, criticality and cost of risk
- Risk response and monitoring
- Supply management, contract management
- Acquisition and development of the team, diagnostic and measures
- Problem solving, negotiation, conflict management
- Business and projects, project marketing
