An Intensive 5-day Training Course
Managing Projects
Equipping Project Professionals to Deliver Beneficial Projects
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INTRODUCTION
Many projects are managed by technically skilled professionals who, despite their expertise, often lack formal project management training. Without a structured framework, tools, and techniques, they may struggle to deliver projects on time, within budget, or to the expected level of quality. This lack of preparation can place unnecessary pressure on both the individual and the organisation.
The Managing Projects Training Course is designed to bridge this gap by providing participants with the essential knowledge and practical skills needed to manage projects successfully. The course focuses on helping professionals translate theoretical principles into real-world applications, enabling them to adapt to the specific challenges of their industry, whether oil and gas, construction, or services.
By attending Managing Projects Training, participants will:
- Learn to define project objectives and link them to stakeholder needs.
- Gain practical skills to plan, schedule, and monitor progress effectively.
- Understand how to estimate time, costs, and resources with accuracy.
- Develop control systems that ensure efficiency and minimise risks.
- Enhance decision-making and leadership confidence in project environments.
Delegates will benefit from a structured approach to project management that addresses both the technical and interpersonal aspects of managing projects. The training also emphasises adaptability, equipping professionals with the flexibility to adjust their methods to different project contexts.
TRAINING OBJECTIVES
By attending this Managing Projects Training Course, participants will be able to:
- Gain a solid understanding of project management principles and frameworks.
- Apply practical tools to initiate, plan, execute, and close projects effectively.
- Estimate project costs and schedules using proven, reliable techniques.
- Link project goals directly to stakeholder needs and expectations.
- Establish an effective Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) to define scope.
- Develop efficient monitoring and control systems to track progress.
- Implement a step-by-step process to identify, analyse, and mitigate risks.
- Enhance decision-making to balance time, cost, quality, and resources.
- Apply techniques that ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This EuroMaTech Managing Projects Training Course is ideal for professionals seeking to strengthen their project management skills and apply structured methodologies to achieve consistent results. It is particularly valuable for:
- Project Managers and Coordinators seeking to refine their skills.
- Team Leaders and Supervisors overseeing project-based work.
- Engineers and Technical Professionals transitioning into project roles.
- Business Analysts and Functional Managers involved in project delivery.
- Operations and Department Managers handling multi-disciplinary projects.
- Project Sponsors and Stakeholders seeking improved project outcomes.
- Professionals in oil and gas, construction, or service industries managing critical initiatives.
Attendees will gain practical skills and knowledge applicable across industries, enabling them to lead projects with confidence and achieve measurable results.
TRAINING METHODOLOGY
This EuroMaTech Managing Projects Training Course employs a dynamic and interactive learning approach to maximise engagement and knowledge retention. Participants will benefit from a balanced mix of instructor-led presentations, practical exercises, group discussions, and real-world case studies.
The methodology encourages participants to contribute their own experiences, promoting peer learning and practical application. Hands-on activities will simulate project challenges, allowing delegates to practice applying tools and techniques in realistic scenarios. Wherever possible, examples from industries such as oil and gas will be incorporated to ensure relevance. Video materials, experiential exercises, and role-play activities further support skill development and enhance confidence in project management application.
TRAINING SUMMARY
The EuroMaTech Managing Projects Training Course provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of modern project management principles and practices. Covering the full project lifecycle, the course explores initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure. Participants will gain the tools to define project objectives, establish work breakdown structures, estimate costs and schedules, and implement reliable control systems.
The course goes beyond theory by incorporating case studies, simulations, and hands-on exercises to ensure concepts are immediately applicable in the workplace. Emphasis is placed on aligning projects with stakeholder expectations, managing constraints of time, cost, and quality, and maintaining flexibility in dynamic environments.
By the end of the training, participants will be equipped to lead projects confidently, applying structured methodologies and proven tools to deliver outcomes that meet client and organisational expectations. This course ensures professionals develop the competence to manage projects efficiently while driving long-term business success.
TRAINING OUTLINE
Day 1: The Project Management Context
- The Nature of Projects and Project Management
- Project/Program and Portfolio Management
- Characteristics of Oil and Gas (O&G) Projects
- From Strategic Planning to Project Management
- Management Criteria versus Engineering Criteria
- The Project Life Cycle of an Oil & Gas (O&G) Project
- Value Assurance Process (Stage & Stage Gates Process)
- Managing the Triple Constraints
- Managing the Triple C
- Managing Project Risks
- Stakeholders In Project Management
- Managing Stakeholders
- The Project Manager’s Responsibilities
- The Role of Senior Management
- Steps in Managing a Project
- The “Hard” Skills of Managing a Project
- The “Soft” Skills of Managing a Project
- Project Management Maturity Level
- Typical Project Organization Structures (Projectized and Matrix)
- Roles and Responsibilities of PMT and PMC Teams in O&G projects
- The Project Management Office (PMO) Concept
- Basic Contract Types in Managing Projects
- The Generic Planning and Control Cycle in Project Management
Day 2: Project Initiating, Planning and Scheduling
- The Project Charter
- Project Definition
- Stakeholder Identification
- The Imperative of Planning
- Planning Definition
- Project Planning Overview
- The Project Plan
- Developing the Mission, Vision, Goals and Objectives of the Project
- Project Goals /Objectives and Stakeholders’ Needs
- Basic Project Planning Steps
- Identifying Success Criteria
- Developing the Requirements
- Scope Definition & Management
- Procurement Planning: “Make or Buy” Decision
- Defining the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
- The Organization Breakdown Structure (OBS)
- The Responsibility Assignment Matrix (RAM)
- Defining and Sequencing Project Activities
- Estimating Activity Resources and Durations
- Staffing Management Plan
- Scheduling the Project Work
- Estimating Costs and Determining Budgets
- The Performance Measurement Baselines (PMB)
- Communication Planning
- Quality Planning
Day 3: Risk Management Planning
- Risk Management Overview
- Definitions of Certainty, Risk and Uncertainty
- Definition of Project Risks
- The Primary Aspects of Risk Management
- Risk Management Planning Process
- Risk Identification
- Risk Issue Filtering
- Risk Assessment and Prioritization
- Qualitative Risk Analysis
- Quantitative Risk Analysis
- Risk Avoidance Plans
- Risk Contingency Plans
- Risk Tracking and Reporting Approach
- Risk Management Organization and Responsibilities
- Risk Management Plan Documentation and Risk Database
- Preparation
- The Output of Risk Management Planning
Day 4: Project Execution, Monitoring & Control
- Directing & Managing Project Execution
- Monitoring Work Performance Information
- Managing the Project Team
- Managing Stakeholder Expectation
- Project Deliverables Tracking
- Project Control Definition
- The Objectives of Project Control
- Project Control Approach
- The Earned Value Management (EVM) Concept: An Integrated Project Control Approach
- Integrated Change Control
- Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC)
- Communication and Documentation Control
- Procurement Administration
- Risk Management Control Process
- Risk Avoidance Plan Implementation
- Risk Contingency Plan Implementation
- Risk Reports and Reviews
- Risk Activities Effectiveness Evaluation
- Risk Management Plan Updates
- Risk Management Control Process
- Flow of Risk Management Planning and Control Responsibilities
- Risk Management Process Flow
- Risk Management Best Practices
Day 5: Project Closure
- Management Challenges
- Key Elements of Successful Project Closure
- Effective Project Closure
- Project Closure Objectives
- Project Closure Plan
- Contract Closure
- Administrative Closure
- Project Closure & Contract Closure Interaction
- The Punch-List Approach
- Lessons Learned
- Post-Project Evaluation
- Success Celebration
Group Discussions, Practical Examples, Hands-On Exercises, Video Presentations and Case Studies
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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.
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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.
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EuroMaTech has successfully delivered thousands of training courses, with thousands of professionals from over 50 countries attending annually.
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