Advanced Business Project Management Executive Education This course, consisting of three one-week blocks, refreshes knowledge of basic techniques. It then builds perspective by covering many strategic and governance aspects, emphasising the relationship between the project manager, executive sponsor and other key stakeholders. The interactive modules are designed to be practical, and are reinforced with collaborative exercises and case studies. You will gain a thorough grounding the techniques for planning, executing, controlling and closing of projects of any size or complexity. In addition, you will broaden your perspective on project governance aspects, such as project selection and stakeholder management. Do you want to formalise your project management expertise? Are you looking to expand your ability to plan, execute and control major projects to achieve your organisation’s objectives? Who is it for? Project managers or key project office staff who wish to enhance their skills and perspective; senior and middle managers who are responsible for, or involved in, projects; professionals, from any discipline, who play an important role in projects. How will you benefit? Your organisation will benefit by having staff who are able to apply their skills to meet significant business requirements. Through a broad understanding and perspective, staff will be able to communicate effectively at all levels, and have the tools to deliver projects successfully. How will your organisation benefit? Wits Business School Executive Education presents a five day course: Advanced Business Project Management Course structure: Full-time over five consecutive days.
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Advanced Business Project Management
Executive Education
This course, consisting of three one-week blocks, refreshes knowledge of basic techniques. It then builds perspective by covering many strategic and governance aspects, emphasising the relationship between the project manager, executive sponsor and other key stakeholders. The interactive modules are designed to be practical, and are reinforced with collaborative exercises and case studies.
You will gain a thorough grounding the techniques for planning, executing, controlling and closing of projects of any size or complexity. In addition, you will broaden your perspective on project governance aspects, such as project selection and stakeholder management.
Do you want to formalise your project management expertise? Are you looking to expand your ability to plan, execute and control major projects to achieve your organisation’s objectives?
Who is it for?Project managers or key project office staff who wish to enhance their skills and perspective; senior and middle managers who are responsible for, or involved in, projects; professionals, from any discipline, who play an important role in projects.
How will you benefit?
Your organisation will benefit by having staff who are able to apply their skills to meet significant business requirements. Through a broad understanding and perspective, staff will be able to communicate effectively at all levels, and have the tools to deliver projects successfully.
How will your organisation benefit?
Wits Business School Executive Education presents a five day course:
Advanced Business Project Management
Course structure:Full-time over five consecutive days.
Experiential education opportunities such as the ones we deliver here at WBS, develop the skills, qualities and attributes required to lead organisations, grow and transform businesses and realise strategic objectives.
We have incorporated the best generative thinking methodologies from around the world into our programmes, providing an immersive education experience that teaches individuals to create, capture and deliver value now and into the future.
What will you learn?
Logistical Details
Venue:Wits Business School, 2 St David’s Place, Parktown
Through interactive discussion, syndicate case studies and focused exercises, you will learn:
The project life cycle and terminology used in projectsAligning corporate strategy to project selection Project definition including business case, scope and resource planningMoving from work breakdown structure to ‘hands-on’ project schedulingProject estimating techniques Management of risks and issuesProject change control – avoiding ‘scope creep’People aspects – high performance teams and organisation structuresQuality expectations – how to recognise and meet themProject governance through the sponsor and steering committeeStakeholder communication, including reporting and facilitating meetingsProgress and performance evaluation using ‘Earned Value’ techniquesInternational project managementProcurement, outsourcing, and the management of contractsCommon causes of project failure - the role of audit / reviewEthics, professional conduct, safety, health and environmentBringing the project to an orderly closeSpecial topics, such as cultural diversity and managing in an unstructured environment
The ability to plan and execute projects is critical to an organisation’s ability to bring about change. Projects, whether small or large, are necessary to take advantage of business opportunities, to optimise operations and to meet statutory requirements. This course is WBS’s response to the need for a high-level qualification in project management expertise. It will give you a thorough understanding of the disciplines and techniques of project management in order for you to plan, execute, control and close a major project. You will learn how to keep a project on track while dealing with risks and issues.
Disclaimer: Accreditation: This short course is accredited by the university in accordance with its statutory mandate. It does not lead to a qualification registered on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF).
