Mini MBA in Project Management

Why Select this Training Course?

The project management mini-MBA program has been skilfully designed to offer professionals multidisciplinary training that gives an overview of advanced project management and business concepts. Attendees will see the successful prevalent old-timers of the industry that help in treading the fine line between an operative project management and a strategic business expertise. This top-notch training involves core elements of different strategies and tools to be implemented most efficiently in many kinds of drives or operations.

Will this course allow be practical?

Yes, practical application to your specific business challenges is central to the course, equipping you to make an immediate impact.

How up-to-date is the course?

The course content is continually updated to reflect the latest trends, technologies, and practices in project management.

Who Should Attend?

• Project Managers seeking to enhance business expertise
• Business Owners overseeing project-driven enterprises
• Operational and Department Heads involving project management
• Consultants aiming to provide comprehensive advice on project-led strategies
• Professionals stepping into project management roles

What are the Course Objectives?

• Explore key business disciplines within a project management framework
• Enhance strategic thinking in project initiation and execution
• Apply financial and quantitative analysis for project decisions
• Develop leadership skills for high-performance team management
• Understand the latest technological trends in project management

How will this course be presented?

• Interactive lectures and thought leadership insights
• Case studies relevant to contemporary business challenges
• Simulation games and group activities for practical learning
• Access to cutting-edge project management software tools
• Ongoing mentorship and peer networking opportunities

What are the Topics Covered in this Course?

Module 1: Advanced Project Management Principles

• Project planning and milestone setting
• Strategic alignment of projects with business goals
• Contemporary project management methodologies
• Stakeholder analysis and management
• Resource allocation and optimisation
• Risk identification and mitigation approaches
• Agile and lean project management integration
• Project leadership and decision-making
• Advanced project scheduling techniques
• Budgeting, forecasting, and financial resource management
• Performance monitoring and evaluation metrics
• Enhancing project delivery through technology

Module 2: Business Strategy and Planning

• Strategic thinking for project managers
• Business model development within projects
• Market analysis and competitive strategy
• Integration of corporate strategy in project initiatives
• Strategic resource allocation and capacity planning

Module 3: Organisational Behaviour and Leadership

• Leadership theories and styles in project management
• Motivating project teams for optimal performance
• Navigating organisational change and resistance
• Harnessing diversity and inclusion in project environments
• Building and sustaining high-performance teams

Module 4: Financial Management and Analysis

• Budgeting, accounting, and financial reporting for projects
• Cost-benefit analysis and return on investment
• Pricing strategies and their implication on projects
• Financial risk assessment and management
• Project investment and funding strategies

Module 5: Corporate Governance and Ethics in Projects

• Principles of corporate governance applied to projects
• Developing ethical standards within project teams
• Legal compliance and implications for projects
• Managing integrity and corporate social responsibility
• Conflict of interest and its resolution in project settings
• Board dynamics and stakeholder relations
• Intellectual property considerations in project work
• International standards and governance protocols
• Ethics in procurement and contract management
• Ensuring transparency and accountability in project reporting
• Whistleblower policies and ethical safeguards
• Crisis management and ethical decision-making
• Role of governance structures in project success

Module 6: Marketing Management in Projects

• Marketing principles applied to project outcomes
• Market research and analysis for project planning
• Digital marketing strategies for project promotion
• Managing customer relations and satisfaction
• Brand management during project development

Module 7: Operations Management and Process Improvement

• Operations strategy in project planning and execution
• Process design and efficiency improvement
• Quality management tools and techniques
• Supply chain management within project contexts
• Inventory control and logistics optimisation
• Lean Six Sigma methodologies for projects
• Technology applications in operational excellence
• Kaizen and continuous improvement in project cycles
• Performance measurement systems
• Outsourcing and vendor management considerations
• Workflow automation and process redesign
• Sustainability and operations in project management
• Implementing operational change initiatives

Module 8: Innovation and Technology in Projects

• Fostering innovation cultures within project teams
• Technology trends and their impact on project delivery
• Incorporation of AI and machine learning in project tasks
• Utilising big data and analytics in project decision-making
• Digital transformation strategies and project management

Module 9: Strategic Human Resource Management and Development

• Human resource strategy in project-driven organisations
• Talent management and development within projects
• Managing cross-cultural teams and global projects
• Coaching and mentoring techniques for project leaders

Module 10: Risk Management and Decision Making

• Advanced techniques for identifying and assessing risks
• Decision-making models for project uncertainties
• Integrating risk management in project planning
• Quantitative and qualitative risk analysis methods
• Developing and maintaining a risk register

Module 11: Contract Management and Legal Aspects

• Fundamentals of contract law for project managers
• Negotiation techniques for project contracts
• Managing contracts and agreements throughout the project lifecycle
• Legal aspects of procurement and supplier agreements
• Risk transfer mechanisms in contract management

Module 12: Communication Strategies in Project Management

• Effective communication frameworks for stakeholders
• Tools and technologies for project communication
• Crisis communication and reputation management
• Leadership communication for project success
• Strategic storytelling and persuasion in projects

Module 13: Advanced Tools and Techniques in Project Management

• Utilisation of state-of-the-art project management software
• Data visualisation techniques for project reporting
• Advanced project tracking with Gantt charts and dashboards
• Integration of collaboration tools in project environments
• Project management office (PMO) operations and tools

Module 14: Sustainability and Social Responsibility in Projects

• Principles of sustainable project management
• Assessing and reducing the environmental impact of projects
• Community engagement and social impact strategies
• Implementing UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in projects
• Corporate responsibility and ethical project execution

Module 15: International and Cross-Cultural Project Management

• Managing projects in multicultural environments
• International standards and frameworks in project management
• Cross-cultural communication and negotiation skills
• Legal and regulatory considerations in global projects
• Overcoming challenges in international project coordination

Module 16: Change Management and Organisational Transformation

• Change management theories and best practices
• Leading transformation initiatives in project-driven organisations
• Strategies for overcoming resistance to change
• Aligning projects with organisational change efforts
• Measurement of change impact and sustainability