An Intensive 5-day Training Course
Decision Making in Projects (Engineering)
Initiation, Planning, Monitoring & Control
CLASSROOM DATES
INTRODUCTION
Making sound decisions in projects is one of the most challenging yet vital responsibilities for project professionals. In complex, uncertain, and fast-moving business environments, project managers are constantly required to evaluate alternatives, balance risks, and act with confidence even when information is incomplete. Some decisions demand thorough analysis, while others rely on judgment and intuition.
EuroMaTech’s Decision Making in Projects (Engineering) Training Course provides a structured approach to rational decision-making, helping professionals improve the quality of their judgments and influence others’ conclusions. It focuses on applying proven models and techniques across the project life cycle—initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and control—to ensure decisions support timely, cost-effective, and high-value project outcomes.
By exploring decision-making frameworks and linking them to risk management practices, delegates will learn how to recognize constraints, evaluate viable alternatives, and select the most effective course of action. The training emphasises how project teams can build a rational process to reduce scope creep, manage uncertainty, and enhance stakeholder alignment.
Key competencies developed in this course include:
- Identifying problems and gathering relevant project information
- Analysing constraints, risks, and limitations
- Generating, evaluating, and selecting effective alternatives
- Implementing decisions and establishing control mechanisms
TRAINING OBJECTIVES
By the end of this Decision Making in Projects Training Course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the meaning and impact of rational decision-making and critical thinking in projects
- Apply project management tools and techniques at strategic, corporate, and operational levels
- Justify project management solutions based on decision science principles
- Improve decision quality through structured analysis, creative problem-solving, and risk assessment
- Enhance skills in project initiation, planning, scheduling, and control
- Use both qualitative and quantitative techniques to resolve typical project challenges
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This EuroMaTech Decision Making in Projects Engineering Course is suitable for professionals across industries who are responsible for making or supporting project-related decisions. It will greatly benefit:
- Project Management Professionals seeking structured decision-making tools
- Engineering and Technical Specialists involved in critical project activities
- Financial Planning and Forecasting Professionals managing resource allocation
- Internal Auditors and Management Accountants supporting project evaluations
- Business Professionals involved in project initiation, approval, or oversight
- Team Leaders and Project Sponsors who influence or approve key project outcomes
TRAINING METHODOLOGY
This EuroMaTech training course applies an interactive and practical learning approach. It combines expert-led presentations with instructor-guided discussions, case studies, and real-world project scenarios. Delegates will engage in group activities, problem-solving workshops, and structured exercises designed to strengthen critical thinking and decision-making skills.
Video materials and simulations will reinforce learning, while participants will also analyse real project case studies drawn from diverse industries. The methodology encourages active contribution, allowing participants to reflect on their own work environments and develop actionable strategies to apply immediately in their roles.
TRAINING SUMMARY
The Decision Making in Projects Training Course equips professionals with the knowledge, skills, and tools to make effective and timely decisions in engineering and project environments. It introduces decision science principles in a practical context, highlighting structured approaches to project selection, planning, estimating, scheduling, and control.
Delegates will leave with the ability to evaluate alternatives, mitigate risks, and justify their decisions to stakeholders with clarity and confidence. By focusing on both analytical and intuitive decision-making methods, the training ensures participants can handle uncertainty, resolve conflicts, and guide their teams towards successful project outcomes. This comprehensive approach helps organisations improve project performance, minimise costly mistakes, and achieve sustainable results.
TRAINING OUTLINE
Day 1: Fundamentals of Project Management and Decision Analysis
- Fundamentals of Business Decision Making Processes and Factors That Influence Them; Decision Science; Critical Thinking
- Strategic, Corporate and Operational Decisions
- What is Project Management and Why Is It Important?
- Typical Problems and Difficulties of Projects
- The Project Life Cycle and Project Management Processes
- Fundamentals of Project Selection, Classification and Option Analysis
Day 2: Project Initiation and Risk Management
- Identifying Business Needs and Their Relevant Strategic Context; Problem Definition
- Collecting Project Requirements
- Determining Project Objectives and Scope, Priorities and Constraints
- Managing Risk in Projects
- Using Analytical Tools to Help Make Effective Decisions Under Certainty, Risk and Uncertainty; Payoff Tables, Decision Trees
Day 3: Problem Solving and Decision Making During Project Planning
- Analysing and Developing a Project Work Breakdown Structure
- Establishing Logical Progression of Work – Project Networks
- Estimating Task Durations and Budgets
- Quantitative Analysis Techniques
- Time Scheduling: Critical Path ad Float
Day 4: Project Resourcing, Monitoring and Control
- Resource Scheduling and Budgeting
- Preparing for Project Execution and Communicating the Plan
- Project Monitoring and Control
- Earned Value Analysis
- Decision Making to Address Project Creeps and Time Delays
Day 5: Project Evaluation and Benefit Realisation
- Successful Project Completion and Hand‐Over
- End of Project Evaluation
- Assessing Benefit Realisation
- Learning Lessons from the Project
- Improving Project Decisions
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ACCREDITATION
EuroMaTech is proud to be an Authorized Training Partner (ATP) with the Project Management Institute, the world’s leading association for project management professionals. EuroMaTech’s Project Management training courses are pre-approved by PMI®, enabling PMI® credential holders to earn PDUs when they attend with EuroMaTech. For more information on the Project Management Institute – please visit – www.pmi.org
EuroMaTech is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.NASBARegistry.org.
Euromatech is a Knowledge & Human Development Authority (KHDA) approved training institute in Dubai, licensed and approved to deliver training courses in the UAE.
The KHDA is the regulatory authority in the UAE, that oversees administering, approving, supervising, and controlling the activities of various education providers in the UAE. We are proud of our commitment to ensuring quality training courses and status as a KHDA-approved training provider.
FAQ
EuroMaTech provides a range of ISO certification and compliance training courses, including:
- ISO 9001 – Quality Management Systems Training
- ISO 45001 – Occupational Health & Safety Management Training
- ISO 14001 – Environmental Management Systems Training
These courses help organizations adopt internationally recognized standards and improve their overall performance.
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- Visit the EuroMaTech website, browse the available courses, and follow the online registration process.
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EuroMaTech stands out as a leader in training and professional development due to:
- 30+ years of experience delivering high-impact training courses across industries.
- Accreditations from leading institutions, ensuring top-tier course quality and recognition.
- A portfolio of thousands of training courses, serving professionals at every level.
- A focus on innovation and future-ready learning models, including blended and digital training.
- Long-term partnerships with organizations globally, ensuring sustained success through talent development.
EuroMaTech has successfully delivered thousands of training courses, with thousands of professionals from over 50 countries attending annually.
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We provide two flexible training formats to suit your preferences:
- Classroom Training: Experience in-person learning with expert instructors. Engage in interactive discussions, hands-on activities, and benefit from face-to-face networking.
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