An Intensive 5-day Training Course
Requirements Management
A Key to Project Success
CLASSROOM DATES
INTRODUCTION
Successful project delivery depends on the ability to define, manage, and control requirements effectively. Gathering accurate requirements and maintaining alignment with customer expectations is one of the most critical responsibilities of a project manager. Weaknesses in this process—such as incomplete stakeholder analysis, unclear scope definitions, or ineffective communication—often result in costly rework, unnecessary changes, or even project failure.
This Requirements Management Training Course provides participants with the knowledge and tools to master the scope management process. Delegates will explore the challenges of scope definition and learn how to distinguish between product scope and project scope. They will also gain practical skills to manage scope creep, handle conflicting stakeholder expectations, and ensure projects stay aligned with business needs.
The course emphasises requirements definition as a foundation for project success. By learning how to identify business drivers, integrate projects with organisational operations, and establish effective verification and control methods, participants will be able to deliver sustainable outcomes.
Key highlights of this Requirements Management Course include:
- Defining and managing scope effectively across the project lifecycle.
- Identifying business needs and translating them into project requirements.
- Managing changes in scope to avoid disruption and delay.
- Creating and applying a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
- Ensuring requirements align with stakeholder expectations and organisational goals.
TRAINING OBJECTIVES
By the end of this Requirements Management Training Course, participants will be able to:
- Determine the business needs that drive project objectives.
- Define and differentiate between product scope and project scope.
- Integrate project requirements with organisational operations.
- Identify and apply appropriate quality requirements.
- Understand inputs, outputs, and tools of scope management processes.
- Apply proven methodologies to define scope and assess macro risks.
- Manage changes to scope effectively and minimise disruptions.
- Develop a comprehensive Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
- Verify scope alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
- Control scope during execution to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This EuroMaTech Requirements Management Course is designed for professionals involved in defining, managing, and controlling project scope. It will be highly beneficial to:
- Project Managers and Team Leaders responsible for project delivery.
- Project Team Members engaged in gathering or managing requirements.
- Business Analysts working with stakeholders to define scope.
- Programme and Portfolio Managers overseeing multiple initiatives.
- PMO Managers and Directors establishing frameworks for scope management.
- Sponsors and Project Directors responsible for strategic oversight.
- Professionals in construction, product development, and IT projects seeking to improve scope management practices.
Participants across industries will take home tools and techniques to immediately enhance their ability to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to stakeholder expectations.
TRAINING METHODOLOGY
The Requirements Management Training Course uses a practical and interactive approach to ensure participants gain both knowledge and application skills. Expert-led presentations will explain the principles of scope and requirements management, while case studies and group exercises provide opportunities to practice techniques.
Delegates will engage in scenario-based discussions and hands-on activities, including the development of a Work Breakdown Structure and scope control strategies. Training videos and real-world case examples will enhance learning by connecting theory to practice. This participatory methodology ensures that attendees leave with the confidence to manage scope effectively in their own workplace, minimising risks of scope creep and enhancing project outcomes.
TRAINING SUMMARY
The Requirements Management Course provides a comprehensive framework for managing project scope and requirements effectively. By focusing on the business needs that drive project objectives, participants will learn how to translate stakeholder expectations into clear, verifiable requirements and manage them throughout the project lifecycle.
Delegates will gain expertise in creating a Work Breakdown Structure, verifying scope, and applying methodologies to control changes. The course emphasises proactive communication, structured documentation, and effective stakeholder engagement to ensure alignment with business goals.
By the end of this EuroMaTech training course, participants will have the skills to manage requirements confidently, reduce risks of costly changes, and ensure projects deliver on time, within budget, and to the desired quality. This training empowers professionals to achieve consistency, accountability, and success across projects of varying size and complexity.
TRAINING OUTLINE
Day 1: Introduction to Project Scope
- Defining Common Terminology for Your Organization and Projects
- Organizing Project Definition and Scope Across the Project Lifecycle
- Steps in the Requirements Management Process
- Identifying Environmental Issues, Enterprise Environment Factors (EEFs) and Organizational Process Assets (OPAs)
- Fixed and Evolving Requirements
- Identifying and Deploying Tools and Techniques to Overcome Organizational Barriers to Successful Scope Definition, Execution, and Acceptance
- Effective Listening Skills Needed for Requirements Gathering and Definition
- Listening vs. Hearing
- Causes of People "Tuning-Out"
- Communication Realities
- Listening Approaches
- The Function of Listening
Day 2: Developing the Business Case and Project Charter
- Aligning Your Project with Organizational Objectives
- Stakeholder Identification and Categorisation
- Communication Plan
- Risk Factors
- Determining How to Identify and Prioritize Stakeholders’ Needs
- Reconciling Multiple Views
- Consideration of Legal and Market Risks
- Relationship Management Process
- Handling Difficult Stakeholders
- Determining the Financial Benefits of a Project
- Developing a Business Case for a Project
- Obtaining Project Acceptance from Key Stakeholders
Day 3: Project Scope Planning and Definition
- Building a Complete Project Scope Statement
- Creating a Scope Management Plan
- What is a Requirement?
- Constraints and Assumptions
- Converting Stakeholders’ Objectives into Project Requirements
- Functional vs. Non-Functional Requirements
- Business Requirements vs. Technical Requirements
- What Makes a “Good” Requirement?
- Prioritizing Requirements
- Developing a WBS
- WBS Elements
- WBS Structures
- WBS Template
- Decomposition
- Code of Accounts
- WBS Dictionary
- Project Schedule Management
- Project Baseline
Day 4: Project Scope Validation and Verification
- Embedding Quality Directly into the Project
- Incorporating Quality Throughout the Project
- Creating Stable Verification Standards
- Conducting Peer Reviews
- Identifying Scope Testing and Evaluation Techniques
- Conducting Product Verification and Validation
- Managing Deliverables
- Conduction Inspections and Testing
- Accepting Deliverables
- Dealing with Recommended Corrective Actions
Day 5: Project Scope Control
- Managing Change Control
- Performance Reporting
- Gathering and Disseminating Work Performance Information
- Measuring and Managing Variance
- Configuration Management
- Obtaining Final Product Acceptance
- Closing a Project
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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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- 30+ years of experience delivering high-impact training courses across industries.
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