Overview

Why Attend

This course aims to train people on how to do a thorough project analysis during the planning and implementation phases. Participants in this interactive course will learn all the critical tools and techniques required to optimize the successful execution of a project in a dynamic environment.

Course Methodology

This course uses individual and group exercises to train participants on all crucial project management skills. The course also relies on using several case studies and presentations by participants, followed by discussions. In addition, this course incorporates pre- and post-testing.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

Define project management frameworks, processes, and tools in compliance with the Project Management Institute (PMI) standards
Apply financial and non-financial models to select the right project that aligns with overall organization strategy
Construct project diagrams, schedules, and plans and use different techniques, including critical path and critical chain methods, to analyze project schedules and plans in-depth and develop plans and roadmaps for agile projects
Identify different methods for cost estimating and project budgeting and perform cash flow analysis
Employ risk management plans and apply risk response strategies to ensure the successful implementation of a project.
Manage time and cost deviations by applying 'earned value analysis

Target Audience

Personnel who are seeking in-depth knowledge of creating and managing project plans. The course is also designed to comprehensively analyze time, cost, and risk and provide several techniques to regain control over projects.

Target Competencies

Project management
Performing project scheduling
Developing project plans
Managing project budgets
Developing project controls
Risk management

Note

Smart has been reviewed and approved by the PMI® Authorized Training Partner Program. This course is worth 30 Professional Development Units (PDUs).

Course Outline

Overview of Project Management
- Defining project management terminologies
- Project life cycles
- Predictive project management overview
- Agile project management overview
- Agile ceremonies

Project Selection
- Defining project success
- Aligning projects with strategy
- Project selection non-financial models
- Project selection financial models
- Ranking/prioritization analysis
Project Planning and Scheduling
- Critical Path Method
- Resource planning
- Critical chain Method
- Use of buffers
- Adaptive planning for agile projects
- Product roadmap
Project Budgeting
- Cost estimating techniques
- Cost baseline
- Project budget
- Cashflow analysis
- Cost optimization
Project Risk Management
- Project risk identification
- Project risk response planning
- Monte Carlo simulation
- Black swan
Project Control
- Earned value method
- Managing deviations
- Key performance indicators
- Dashboards and scorecards

Schedule & Fees

2026 Schedule & Fees

There are no public sessions remaining for the course this year. Please contact us if you wish to have a customized in-house session, or to find out how an additional public session can be scheduled.

2027 Schedule & Fees

10 - 14 Jan, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

10 - 14 Jan, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

24 - 28 Jan, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

24 - 28 Jan, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

11 - 15 Apr, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

11 - 15 Apr, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

25 - 29 Apr, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

25 - 29 Apr, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

11 - 15 Jul, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

11 - 15 Jul, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

25 - 29 Jul, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

25 - 29 Jul, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

10 - 14 Oct, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

10 - 14 Oct, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

24 - 28 Oct, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

24 - 28 Oct, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

Certificate in Advanced Project Management

Overview

Why Attend

Course Methodology

Course Objectives

Target Audience

Target Competencies

Note

Course Outline

Schedule & Fees

2026 Schedule & Fees

2027 Schedule & Fees

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