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Managing a Project Efficiently - Role Playing for Business Managers

Length
12 hours
Price
999 CAD
Next course start
21 November, 2024 (+2 start dates)
Delivery
Virtual Classroom
Length
12 hours
Price
999 CAD
Next course start
21 November, 2024 (+2 start dates)
Delivery
Virtual Classroom
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Course description

Course Overview: This 12-hour online course is instructor-led and structured to provide a balanced mix of individual practice and group discussion. You will be part of a small cohort of 6-8 students, allowing for personalized attention and an engaging learning environment.

Welcome to theManaging a Project Efficientlycourse, designed to equip you with the essential skills and knowledge needed to lead projects to successful completion with confidence and efficiency.

In today’s dynamic business environment, effective project management is crucial for delivering projects on time, within budget, and to the satisfaction of stakeholders. Whether you’re managing a small team or a large-scale initiative, mastering the fundamentals of project management can significantly enhance your ability to navigate challenges, coordinate resources, and achieve project goals.

This course offers a practical, hands-on approach throughrole-playing scenariosset in the fictional company,Project Co.Each module focuses on a key aspect of project management, from defining project scope and planning to executing, monitoring, and closing projects. By engaging with realistic scenarios, you’ll gain valuable experience in addressing common project management challenges and applying best practices in a safe and interactive environment.

Throughout the course, you will:

  • Learn to define project objectives and create detailed plans.
  • Develop skills to manage execution and monitor progress effectively.
  • Master risk management techniques and problem-solving strategies.
  • Enhance your communication and stakeholder management abilities.
  • Conduct thorough project reviews to capture lessons learned and improve future performance.

By the end of this course, you will be well-prepared to manage projects efficiently, ensuring that you can lead your team to success and drive organizational growth. Let’s get started on building your project management expertise and achieving project excellence!

Let’s embark on the journey to mastering your time and achieving your goals more effectively!

What to Expect:

  • Interactive Learning: The course is built around real-world scenarios that you will tackle individually. These scenarios are designed to reflect common conflict situations in a business setting, allowing you to apply conflict resolution strategies in a practical context.

  • Group Discussions: After each scenario, we will reconvene as a class to discuss your experiences, insights, and solutions. The instructor will guide these discussions, highlighting key learning points and offering expert feedback to deepen your understanding.

  • Instructor Emphasis: The instructor will emphasize critical learning points after each scenario, ensuring that you grasp the essential concepts and techniques for resolving conflicts effectively.

  • Performance Test: At the conclusion of the course, you will undergo a performance test where you will be presented with a series of scenarios to resolve. Your performance will be scored, and you will receive a grade based on your ability to apply the skills learned during the course.

Upcoming start dates

Choose between 2 start dates

21 November, 2024

  • Virtual Classroom
  • Online
  • English

12 December, 2024

  • Virtual Classroom
  • Online
  • English

Who should attend?

Target Audience: Commercial business clients, including managers, team leaders, and HR professionals.

Training content

Module 1: Introduction to Project Management Fundamentals

Duration: 1 hour

  • Objective: Understand the core principles of project management and the project lifecycle.
  • Topics Covered:
    • Defining project management and its importance
    • The project lifecycle: Initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure
    • Roles and responsibilities of a project manager
  • Role-Playing Scenarios:
    • Scenario: Meeting with a client at Project Co. to define project scope and objectives.
    • Scenario: Building a project team and assigning roles.
    • Scenario: Creating a basic project timeline.

Module 2: Planning and Defining Project Scope

Duration: 1 hour

  • Objective: Learn how to effectively plan and define the scope of a project to ensure success.
  • Topics Covered:
    • Developing a project plan
    • Defining scope, deliverables, and success criteria
    • Estimating resources, time, and budget
  • Role-Playing Scenarios:
    • Scenario: Defining the project scope with stakeholders at Project Co.
    • Scenario: Prioritizing project tasks and managing scope changes.
    • Scenario: Estimating project costs and allocating resources efficiently.

Module 3: Managing Project Execution and Monitoring Progress

Duration: 1 hour

  • Objective: Master the execution phase and learn techniques to monitor progress effectively.
  • Topics Covered:
    • Implementing the project plan and managing resources
    • Monitoring progress using key performance indicators (KPIs)
    • Keeping the project on track with regular updates and reports
  • Role-Playing Scenarios:
    • Scenario: Overseeing the execution phase and adjusting resources as needed.
    • Scenario: Leading a project status meeting to review KPIs and performance.
    • Scenario: Handling delays and updating stakeholders on progress.

Module 4: Risk Management and Problem Solving

Duration: 1 hour

  • Objective: Learn how to identify potential risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.
  • Topics Covered:
    • Identifying and assessing project risks
    • Developing a risk management plan
    • Problem-solving and decision-making under pressure
  • Role-Playing Scenarios:
    • Scenario: Identifying and mitigating risks at the start of a project.
    • Scenario: Responding to an unexpected issue that threatens project deadlines.
    • Scenario: Problem-solving with the team to overcome project roadblocks.

Module 5: Managing Stakeholders and Communication

Duration: 1 hour

  • Objective: Develop effective communication strategies and learn to manage stakeholder expectations.
  • Topics Covered:
    • Identifying key stakeholders and their needs
    • Creating a communication plan
    • Managing stakeholder expectations throughout the project
  • Role-Playing Scenarios:
    • Scenario: Presenting a project update to a diverse group of stakeholders at Project Co.
    • Scenario: Handling stakeholder concerns about project scope changes.
    • Scenario: Negotiating priorities and deadlines with conflicting stakeholders.

Module 6: Closing the Project and Post-Project Review

Duration: 1 hour

  • Objective: Successfully close the project and conduct a review to capture lessons learned.
  • Topics Covered:
    • Completing final deliverables and obtaining client approval
    • Conducting a post-project review
    • Documenting lessons learned and improving processes for future projects
  • Role-Playing Scenarios:
    • Scenario: Conducting a final project review meeting with the team and stakeholders.
    • Scenario: Gathering feedback from the client and finalizing project documentation.
    • Scenario: Celebrating project completion and discussing lessons learned for continuous improvement.

Conclusion

  • Performance Test: Participants will engage in a final scenario that brings together all aspects of project management, allowing them to demonstrate their ability to manage a project efficiently from start to finish.

This outline provides a comprehensive and practical approach to project management, emphasizing role-playing to enhance real-world skills. 

Certification: Participants who successfully complete the course and final project will receive a certificate in Mastering Time Management & Prioritization.

Note: The Course outline may be subject to change.

Course delivery details

The course will be delivered by an experienced instructor, using an Online Learning Management System (LMS) with GPT-powered role-playing scenarios.

Costs

$599 CAD

Certification / Credits

The learner will receive a "BEVA Learning Institute Certificate of Achievement" for completing the course recognized by Government and Industry.

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BEVA Global Management Inc. / BEVA Learning Institute

BEVA Learning Institute is the training department for BEVA Global Management Inc. a.k.a BEVA® a Canadian owned company with more than 25 years of experience through acquisitions. BEVA Learning Institute currently offers more than seven hundred (700) professional courses in...

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