COURSE INFORMATION

Scheduled Dates: 20 – 31 Jan 2025 | 14 – 25 Apr 2025 | 14 – 25 Jul 2025 | 20 – 31 Oct 2025

Duration: 2 weeks

Customized dates and one-on-one sessions can be organized.

Preamble

In many organizations in our fast -paced-technology-intensive world, “just do it” is a way of life. Managers believe they can’t afford the time it takes to practice good project management. However, it has become increasingly important that we manage and control our work and our businesses more efficiently.

Organizations are turning to project management to help them plan and control their businesses. As a result, Project Management is recognized as one of the fastest growing professions today.
This course provides the basics for project managers by introducing essential project management concepts and methods. Through discussion, workshops and real world examples, participants learn how to identify project components, organize them effectively and control the project from the earliest steps of developing the project charter through the final steps of a project-documenting lessons learned.


Objectives

• Understand and articulate the importance of Program Management in any business project.
• Clearly define program objectives
• Create a program Work Breakdown Structure
• Develop a manageable program schedule
• Understand scope creep and change control
• Use tools and techniques to manage a program during execution

Target Group

• Professionals seeking advancement in their Business Analysis career
• New Project Managers
• Experienced Project Managers looking to update their skills
• Project team members
• Managers interested in learning about Project Management


Course Outline

Program Concepts ▪ Defining project, program, and portfolio management ▪ Contrasting the relationship between project, program, and portfolio management ▪ Benefits of these concepts ▪ Factors for success in program management ▪ Factors for success in portfolio management 

Program Management Life Cycle and Pre-Program Preparations ▪ Typical program management life cycle overview ▪ Phase gate process ▪ Pre-program preparations 

Program Initiation ▪ Program charter ▪ Key factors to proceed ▪ Program manager role and skills ▪ Program governance 

Stakeholder Management ▪ Key stakeholders in program management ▪ Four key steps in program stakeholder management ▪ Stakeholder register 

Initial Program Setup ▪ Program management planning ▪ Program roadmap ▪ Benefits realization plan ▪ Detailed planning process steps ▪ Program scope ▪ Program goals and objectives ▪ Program governance structure ▪ Program infrastructure development ▪ Program architecture development ▪ Program work breakdown structure development ▪ Program schedule development 

Completing Program Setup ▪ Program Risk Management ▪ Other Planning Required in Program Setup ▪ Program setup phase gate approval 

Delivery of Program Benefits ▪ Authorize and monitor projects ▪ Administer program procurements ▪ Communications and coordination ▪ Change management ▪ Performance measurements ▪ Program level issue management ▪ Escalation actions ▪ Program benefits realization ▪ Direct and manage program execution ▪ Monitor and control the program ▪ Manage program issues ▪ Program governance oversight ▪ Manage program benefits ▪ Program completion 

Program Closure ▪ Key activities ▪ Timing of project closures

REGISTRATION

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF PAYMENT

1. Fees Payment - All fees are payable strictly in advance 2 working days before the course starting date.
2. Cancellation Fee - Cancellation of any participant 5 working days before the start day of a course will incur a 20% cancellation fee.
   We regret that no cancellations will be accepted within 2 working days of a course, but substitutions may be made.

COURSE INFORMATION

Scheduled Dates:  03 – 07 Feb 2025 | 05 – 09 May 2025 | 04 – 08 Aug 2025 | 03 – 07 Nov 2025

Duration: 1 Week

Customized dates and one-on-one sessions can be organized.

Preamble

This 1 week workshop provides an excellent overview of Project Management Software (Ms. Project) and a fast track to understanding the roles and processes that ensure Project success.

Target Groups

• Business and Technical professionals who are required to understand the principles of project management.
• Administration staff that are required to understand the context of project management within the organisation.
• Project team members
• Project accountants
• Senior managers
• Project managers and coordinators
• Project officers

Course Outline

The following issues will be discussed:

1. Project and Project Terms Overview

• Theory of Project management
• User Interface, Windows , Toolbar , Menus, Task Pane
• Learn While You Work, Map, Traditional Help System

2. Entering and Linking Tasks

• Entering Tasks, Setting Durations and Milestones
• Linking: Finish to start, Unlinking
• Predecessors and Successors

3. Navigation and Project Views

• Keyboard Short Cuts for Views
• Use the Got selected task Button.
• Use View Zoom
• Format Time-scale
• Gantt Chart
• Calendar View
• Network Diagram

4. Navigation and Project Views

• Keyboard Short Cuts for Views
• Use the Got selected task Button.
• Use View Zoom
• Format Time-scale
• Gantt Chart
• Calendar View
• Network Diagram

5. Task Relationships and Critical Path

• Finish to Start, Start to Finish, Finish to Finish and Start to Start
• Avoiding Dangling Tasks
• Theory of Critical Path
• Applying a Critical Path
• Slack Time

6. Project Calendar

• Default working Hours & Week
• Altering Hours of Working Day
• Setting additional Non-Working Days e.g. Bank Holidays
• Creating New Calendars

7. Resources

• People, Rooms, Equipment, Materials
• Priorities
• Leveling
• Split tasks
• Level Only within Available Slack
• Resource Calendars

8. Task Constraints and Advanced Task Management

• General Constrains
• Hard Constraints
• Soft Constraints
• Scheduling Project from Start Date
• Scheduling Project from Finish Date
• Lag, Lead, Delay
• Resource Driven v Fixed Duration
• Task Calendars

9. Project Costing's

• Resource Costs
• Duration Driven
• Cost per use
• Pro rata
• Cost Rate Tables
• Fixed Task Costs
• Show Project Statistics

10. Sorting and Filtering

• Sorting Data by Priority and Date
• Using the Auto filter
• Filtering Tasks

11. Producing Reports

• Overview
• Task Usage
• Current Activities
• Costs
• Work load
• Custom Views

12. Printing

• Gantt Chart
• Network Diagram
• Calendar View
• Page Setup Options
  
  

REGISTRATION

To register, kindly fill the Seminar Registration Form and send it to us through:
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF PAYMENT

1. Fees Payment - All fees are payable strictly in advance 2 working days before the course starting date.
2. Cancellation Fee - Cancellation of any participant 5 working days before the start day of a course will incur a 20% cancellation fee.
   We regret that no cancellations will be accepted within 2 working days of a course, but substitutions may be made.

COURSE INFORMATION

Scheduled Dates: 04 – 07 Mar 2025 | 02 – 06 Jun 2025 | 01 – 05 Sep 2025 | 01 – 05 Dec 2025

Duration: 1 Week

Customized dates and one-on-one sessions can be organized.

Preamble

This 2 days workshop provides an excellent introduction to Project Management and a fast track to understanding the roles and processes that ensure Project success.

Target Groups

• Business and Technical professionals who are required to understand the principles of project management.
• Administration staff who are required to understand the context of project management within the organisation.
• Project team members
• Project accountants
• Senior managers
• Project managers and coordinators
• Project officers

Course Outline

Unit 1. Projects in Context

• What is a project?
• Project challenges
• What is project management?
• Project terminology
• How a project is organised
• People Involved in a project - role descriptions
• Project orientation

Unit 2. Planning Projects

• The project planning process
• Define the project scope
• Develop a work breakdown structure
• Assign and estimate the defined project tasks
• Schedule the project
• Review and agree the project plan

Unit 3. Working in Projects

• Applying the planning & control cycle
• Project status report
• Variances from the project plan
• Project scope changes
• Managing risks and Issues affecting the project
• Conducting a meeting
• Assessing performance

REGISTRATION

To register, kindly fill the Seminar Registration Form and send it to us through:
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF PAYMENT

1. Fees Payment - All fees are payable strictly in advance 2 working days before the course starting date.
2. Cancellation Fee - Cancellation of any participant 5 working days before the start day of a course will incur a 20% cancellation fee.
   We regret that no cancellations will be accepted within 2 working days of a course, but substitutions may be made.

COURSE INFORMATION

Duration: 24 hours

Examination Body: Project Management Institute (PMI)

Saturday Sessions

Dates: 17th to 28th February 2025

Time: 8:30am - 4:00pm

PMI’s Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)^® is a valuable entry-level certification for project practitioners. Designed for those with little or no project experience, the CAPM^® demonstrates your understanding of the fundamental knowledge, terminology and processes of effective project management.

Whether you are new to project management, or already serving as a subject matter expert on project teams, the CAPM can get your career on the right path or take it to the next level. .

CPM offers an interactive and critical informative programme, engaging participants from all professions and disciplines as they prepare for the CAPM exams.

The course will bring participants up to speed in the current principles and practices of project management. Taught by Project Management Expert who are working in the field, this course enables participants to emback on a new PM journey practice what they have learned.

Who should apply?

If you’re interested in venturing in the Project Management field without prior training or experience, this is the certification for you.

To apply for the CAPM, you need to have:

• A secondary degree (high school diploma or the global equivalent)
  
  AND
• At least 1,500 hours of project experience
  
  OR
• 23 hours of project management education by the time you sit for the exam.

The CAPM exam is based on the CAPM Examination Specification, which are ten project management Knowledge Areas:

1. Introduction to Project Management
2. Organizational Influences and Project Life Cycle
3. Project Management Processes
4. Project Integration Management
5. Project Scope Management
6. Project Time Management
7. Project Cost Management
8. Project Quality Management
9. Project Human Resource Management
10. Project Communications Management
11. Project Risk Management
12. Project Procurement Management
13. Project Stakeholder Management

The processes of these knowledge areas are described by their inputs, tools and techniques, and outputs. The PMBOK also emphasizes the interaction and interdependence between different process groups. For example, the outputs from one process may be used by one or more other processes as inputs.

The percentages are used to determine the number of questions related to each chapter that appear on the examination.

The PMP Credential Examination

Participants will be expected to take a three-hour examination composed of 150 multiple-choice questions measures your ability to apply knowledge, skills and techniques used in project management.

If you do not pass the examination on the first attempt and would like to take it again, you must submit a re-examination form within your one-year eligibility period and remit payment of the re-examination fee. Candidates are permitted two re-examinations per one-year eligibility period. Candidates that do not pass the examination on the third attempt must wait one year from the date of their last examination and then start a new credential application.

Re - Examination

If you do not pass the examination on the first attempt and would like to take it again, you must submit a re-examination form within your one-year eligibility period and remit payment of the re-examination fee. Candidates are permitted two re-examinations per one-year eligibility period. Candidates that do not pass the examination on the third attempt must wait one year from the date of their last examination and then start a new credential application.

How to Register

First register with PMI first to get approval to take the exam, click here for details. Click to download CAPM Credential Application Form . Contact us for any assistance needed.

The applicant is expected to present their registration forms approved by PMI so that you can be enrolled for the tuition classes. To facilitate admission, students must complete the form and send to us with the following relevant documents:

- A copy of National ID or Passport
- A detailed C.V.

NB: Qualified applicants will be given a go ahead to pay the required tuition and other forms of fees.
NB2: CAPM Examination will be assessed by PMI after which certificates will be awarded.

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF PAYMENT

Fees Payment - All fees are payable strictly in advance 2 working days before the course starting date.
Cancellation Fee - Cancellation of any participant 5 working days before the start day of a course will incur a 20% cancellation fee.
We regret that no cancellations will be accepted within 2 working days of a course, but substitutions may be made.