SimulTrain®
SimulTrain®
SimulTrain® is a multimedia project management simulation which allows the trainees to experience – within a few hours – typical situations and challenges encountered in most projects.
Various multimedia-driven interactions create a stressful but realistic project environment
An opportunity for practicing (not only planning) and execute a project
Integrated feedbacks allow learning from their own mistakes
Simultrain integrates all factors of project management, including the human factor
For years, we have successfully integrated SimulTrain® by STS into our Master's in Project Management program. This dynamic and versatile tool, as an online project management simulator, transforms the learning experience with its realistic and fast-paced environment for acquiring essential competencies. By immersing participants in the role of a project manager, it actively fosters teamwork and leadership skills. The effectiveness of SimulTrain® is evident in exposing students to real-world projects, enabling decision-making under pressure, and facilitating impactful reviews—all without career implications. Undoubtedly, it has contributed to improving our learning methodology and increasing our students' satisfaction
At the Université du Québec à Montréal, we have used SimulTrain in my "initiation and planning course" for graduate level in project management. The experience was excellent. The students show a high level of enthusiasm, and they enjoyed using the dynamic environment to test some of the main concepts that they have learnt during the class. We also did a little competition among student groups, which made the learning experience fun and exciting. All in all, I believe SimulTrain is a great tool to reinforce project management learning experience in both academic and practical domains.
Delivery
Languages
SimulTrain® is available in more than 20 languages.
Delivery and duration
SimulTrain® is an instructor-led serious game – “played” in an on-site or virtual classroom with groups of 3-4 people
The simulation lasts for about 7 hours including the phases of planning, execution, and debriefing.
In most cases, the simulation is split into two parts over two days and combined with other learning activities such as company-specific case studies.
Introduction for trainers
For trainers who wish to use SimulTrain®, STS organizes initiation sessions “Discover SimulTrain®” of approx. 2 hours per web conference.
Introduction dates - CET Time
Audience
Project managers learn to apply their knowledge and review their decisions with the help of an experienced trainer.
Junior project managers learn how a project is to be planned and executed.
Senior project managers can review their way of doing project management and challenge themselves to new perspectives.
Prerequisites
1
Basic knowledge about project management.
Basic knowledge about project management.
Learning objectives
With the help of the project management simulation, participants will be able to:
Plan project resources
Use project management tools
Control the progress of a project
Make team decisions, also in stressful environment
React properly in typical situations of project management
Methodology
In teams of 3 to 4 people
Learners play the role of the project manager
The teams have to plan and execute a typical mid-sized project
Furthermore, they can track the evolution of the costs, the schedule, the quality as well as the human factors.
Content
- Project planning
- Resource allocation
- Project execution
- Decision making
- Measuring and project controlling
- Reporting
- Team management
