15 Topics
10 Days
Programme Overview
Training Description
Who Should Attend
This course is ideal for;
1. Aspiring Project Managers
2. Project Coordinators
3. Team Leads
4. Business Analysts
5. Individuals new to project management
6. Professionals taking on project responsibilities
7. Freelancers and entrepreneurs
8. Students of business and technology
9. Stakeholders who need to understand project planning
10. Anyone looking to improve their organizational skills
Session Objectives
- Understand the importance of project planning
- Define project scope and deliverables clearly
- Identify and engage key project stakeholders
- Create a detailed Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
- Develop a realistic project timeline and schedule
- Estimate project costs and resources
- Identify and mitigate potential risks
- Establish a clear communication plan
- Understand the role of project planning software
- Apply planning principles to real-world scenarios
About the Course
In the dynamic world of business, a successful project begins long before any work is done—it starts with a solid plan. This "Launchpad to Success: Fundamentals of Project Planning Training Course" is designed to equip you with the essential skills to build comprehensive, actionable project plans that serve as your roadmap to success. You'll learn how to define project scope, establish realistic timelines, and allocate resources effectively, transforming ambiguous ideas into a clear, strategic framework that minimizes risks and maximizes results. This training will give you the confidence to lead any project from conception to completion with precision and control.
Over this intensive 10-day period, this course will demystify the planning process and provide a step-by-step guide to creating a project plan that works. We will cover key methodologies, including how to define project goals, identify stakeholders, create a work breakdown structure, and develop a communication plan. By the end of this course, you will be proficient in the core principles of project planning, enabling you to set your projects up for success from the very beginning and navigate challenge.
Curriculum & Topics
15 Topics | 10 Days
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Subtopic 1.1:
Why project planning is essential
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Subtopic 1.2:
The role of the project manager in planning
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Subtopic 1.3:
The project life cycle overview
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Subtopic 1.4:
Key terms and concepts
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Subtopic 1.5:
Common project planning pitfalls
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Subtopic 2.1:
The importance of a clear scope statement
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Subtopic 2.2:
Techniques for scope definition
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Subtopic 2.3:
Creating a project charter
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Subtopic 2.4:
What to include and what to exclude
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Subtopic 2.5:
Managing scope creep
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Subtopic 3.1:
Who are the stakeholders?
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Subtopic 3.2:
Identifying and mapping key stakeholders
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Subtopic 3.3:
Creating a stakeholder communication plan
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Subtopic 3.4:
The importance of engaging stakeholders early
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Subtopic 3.5:
Managing stakeholder expectations
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Subtopic 4.1:
What is a WBS and why is it important
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Subtopic 4.2:
Creating a hierarchical WBS
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Subtopic 4.3:
Decomposing project deliverables
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Subtopic 4.4:
The 100% rule of a WBS
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Subtopic 4.5:
Using a WBS as a foundation for planning
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Subtopic 5.1:
• The importance of a realistic schedule
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Subtopic 5.2:
• Estimating task durations
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Subtopic 5.3:
• The Critical Path Method (CPM)
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Subtopic 5.4:
• Using Gantt charts for visualization
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Subtopic 5.5:
• Managing schedule changes
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Subtopic 5.6:
N/A
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Subtopic 6.1:
Identifying human, material, and equipment resources
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Subtopic 6.2:
Estimating resource needs
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Subtopic 6.3:
The importance of a resource management plan
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Subtopic 6.4:
Allocating resources effectively
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Subtopic 6.5:
Managing resource conflicts
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Subtopic 7.1:
The importance of an accurate budget
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Subtopic 7.2:
Different methods of cost estimation
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Subtopic 7.3:
Creating a project budget
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Subtopic 7.4:
Managing a project's finances
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Subtopic 7.5:
The role of a contingency fund
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Subtopic 8.1:
What is a project risk?
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Subtopic 8.2:
Identifying potential project risks
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Subtopic 8.3:
Analyzing and prioritizing risks
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Subtopic 8.4:
Developing a risk response plan
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Subtopic 8.5:
Monitoring and controlling risks
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Subtopic 9.1:
The importance of a communication plan
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Subtopic 9.2:
What to communicate and when
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Subtopic 9.3:
Choosing the right communication channels
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Subtopic 9.4:
Communicating with different audiences
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Subtopic 9.5:
Managing communication challenges
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Subtopic 10.1:
What is project quality?
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Subtopic 10.2:
The importance of quality standards
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Subtopic 10.3:
Creating a quality management plan
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Subtopic 10.4:
Techniques for quality assurance
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Subtopic 10.5:
The role of a quality audit
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Subtopic 11.1:
When to procure and what to procure
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Subtopic 11.2:
The importance of a procurement plan
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Subtopic 11.3:
The process of vendor selection
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Subtopic 11.4:
Managing contracts and vendors
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Subtopic 11.5:
The benefits of a solid procurement plan
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Subtopic 12.1:
An overview of common planning tools
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Subtopic 12.2:
Using Microsoft Project for scheduling
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Subtopic 12.3:
Using Trello or Asana for task management
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Subtopic 12.4:
The benefits of a cloud-based solution
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Subtopic 12.5:
The importance of tool selection
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Subtopic 13.1:
An introduction to agile planning
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Subtopic 13.2:
Creating a product backlog
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Subtopic 13.3:
The role of a sprint and sprint planning
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Subtopic 13.4:
The benefits of an agile mindset
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Subtopic 13.5:
The difference between traditional and agile planning
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Subtopic 14.1:
The importance of a formal project closure
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Subtopic 14.2:
The process of a post-mortem review
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Subtopic 14.3:
Documenting lessons learned
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Subtopic 14.4:
Releasing project resources
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Subtopic 14.5:
The importance of a final report
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Subtopic 15.1:
The importance of a stakeholder register
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Subtopic 15.2:
The role of a communication matrix
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Subtopic 15.3:
The benefits of a stakeholder analysis
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Subtopic 15.4:
The importance of a clear communication plan
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Subtopic 15.5:
The importance of a good relationship
