Effective Project Management

Effective Project Management (SF) (Classroom and Asynchronous E-Learning) (25.5 hrs)

Course Code: TGS-2018502901 | SSG Funded

*Classroom-based Learning*

This course will give you a firm foundation in the entire project management processes from Initiating to Closeout, including all the specific steps needed to successfully plan and manage your project, learn what to do when faced with common challenges such as unclear requirements, unrealistic deadlines, unrealistic budget, frequent changes, lack of direct authority, and complex group dynamics.

In this interactive course, you will work with others in simulated project teams and learn how to create a realistic project plan using proven tools and techniques. You will also learn how to develop a schedule and budget; how to actively manage the risks that could affect your project; and how to manage your team effectively to ensure the highest certainty of success.

Participants who fulfil all requirements will receive a Statement of Attainment (SOA) issued by the SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG).

  • Be able to define a project, and explain the essential differences between projects and ongoing work
  • Learn to identify all the people who have a stake in your project – the ‘stakeholders’
  • Create a detailed project management plan for a defined case study including a project charter, scope statement, work breakdown structure, network diagram, cost budget, and risk management plan
  • Learn how to execute, monitor, control, and close the project work, as well as manage and motivate your team

Course introduction

  • Course structure and objectives

Overview of Project Management

  • Project Management and Project Management context
  • Project Management processes
  • Roles and responsibilities

Project initiation

  • Business needs and opportunities
  • Project selection methods
  • Developing the project charter
  • Project stakeholder management

Project plan development

  • The Project Management plan and performance
  • Measurement baseline
  • Project scope planning
  • Preparing a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
  • Developing the schedule
  • Resources and budgeting
  • Risk management

Project execution and delivery

  • Managing stakeholder expectations

Project monitoring, control and closeout

  • Monitoring project performance
  • Integrated change control

This course is conducted in a group environment where participants are encouraged to participate in individual and team activities to promote learning, build team morale, and reinforce understanding of concepts.

The course material and group exercises used in class have been developed over many years following recognised Instructional Design techniques. All material is regularly updated based on participant feedback and current industry good-practices.

Our trainers have many years of project management, leadership and training experience. They use the processes, tools, techniques and good-practices outlined in the Project Management Institute’s PMBOK® Guide “A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge” to facilitate effective learning.

Project managers, team members, senior managers, project leaders, functional managers, and anyone who is directly involved with projects in almost every industry who wishes to:

  • achieve a better understanding of a structured and practical approach to lead and manage projects;
  • be an effective team member;
  • provide management support and decisions to the project team;
  • apply to day-to-day operations;
  • lead and manage vendors.

Duration : 3 days (25.5 hrs)
Time : 9:00am to 6:00pm

With effect from 1 Jan 2024

TypeIndividuals
Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents (Aged ≥ 21 years old)Employer-sponsored and Self-Sponsored Singapore Citizens aged ≥ 40 years oldSME-sponsored Singapore Citizens and Permanent ResidentsNon-SME-sponsored Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents
Type of Funding
SkillsFuture Funding (Baseline)SkillsFuture Mid-career Enhanced SubsidySkillsFuture Enhanced Training Support for SMEsSkillsFuture Training Support for Non-SMEs
Course Fee$1,400.00$1,400.00$1,400.00$1,400.00
Less: SkillsFuture Funding$700.00$980.00$980.00$700.00
Total Nett Fee$700.00$420.00$420.00$700.00
Add: GST @ 9% of Course Fee$126.00$126.00$126.00$126.00
Total Fee Payable$826.00$546.00$546.00$826.00

Skill Code: ICT-PMT-3002-1.1
Skill Title: Programme Management-3
Funding valid till 15 Oct 2024

Optional Professional Certification

Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)®
PMI® annual membership fee : USD$139
Exam fees for PMI® member : USD$225 | USD$150 (re-examination fee)
Exam fees for Non-member : USD$300 | USD$200 (re-examination fee)

This course qualifies for 24 Contact Hours of formal project management education, which can be used towards the Project Management Institute (PMI) CAPM or PMP Exam requirements.

* Please click HERE for detailed information on general terms and conditions.

* Please click HERE for detailed information on course fee funding schemes, SkillsFuture credit, and complete listing of funded courses. This course is eligible for use of SkillsFuture credit.

(A course in partnership with EPM Training Services Pte Ltd UEN201114074D)

Key Benefits
  • Be able to define a project, and explain the essential differences between projects and ongoing work
  • Learn to identify all the people who have a stake in your project – the ‘stakeholders’
  • Create a detailed project management plan for a defined case study including a project charter, scope statement, work breakdown structure, network diagram, cost budget, and risk management plan
  • Learn how to execute, monitor, control, and close the project work, as well as manage and motivate your team
Course Contents

Course introduction

  • Course structure and objectives

Overview of Project Management

  • Project Management and Project Management context
  • Project Management processes
  • Roles and responsibilities

Project initiation

  • Business needs and opportunities
  • Project selection methods
  • Developing the project charter
  • Project stakeholder management

Project plan development

  • The Project Management plan and performance
  • Measurement baseline
  • Project scope planning
  • Preparing a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
  • Developing the schedule
  • Resources and budgeting
  • Risk management

Project execution and delivery

  • Managing stakeholder expectations

Project monitoring, control and closeout

  • Monitoring project performance
  • Integrated change control
Learning Methodology

This course is conducted in a group environment where participants are encouraged to participate in individual and team activities to promote learning, build team morale, and reinforce understanding of concepts.

The course material and group exercises used in class have been developed over many years following recognised Instructional Design techniques. All material is regularly updated based on participant feedback and current industry good-practices.

Our trainers have many years of project management, leadership and training experience. They use the processes, tools, techniques and good-practices outlined in the Project Management Institute’s PMBOK® Guide “A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge” to facilitate effective learning.

Who Should Attend

Project managers, team members, senior managers, project leaders, functional managers, and anyone who is directly involved with projects in almost every industry who wishes to:

  • achieve a better understanding of a structured and practical approach to lead and manage projects;
  • be an effective team member;
  • provide management support and decisions to the project team;
  • apply to day-to-day operations;
  • lead and manage vendors.
Course Details

Duration : 3 days (25.5 hrs)
Time : 9:00am to 6:00pm

With effect from 1 Jan 2024

TypeIndividuals
Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents (Aged ≥ 21 years old)Employer-sponsored and Self-Sponsored Singapore Citizens aged ≥ 40 years oldSME-sponsored Singapore Citizens and Permanent ResidentsNon-SME-sponsored Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents
Type of Funding
SkillsFuture Funding (Baseline)SkillsFuture Mid-career Enhanced SubsidySkillsFuture Enhanced Training Support for SMEsSkillsFuture Training Support for Non-SMEs
Course Fee$1,400.00$1,400.00$1,400.00$1,400.00
Less: SkillsFuture Funding$700.00$980.00$980.00$700.00
Total Nett Fee$700.00$420.00$420.00$700.00
Add: GST @ 9% of Course Fee$126.00$126.00$126.00$126.00
Total Fee Payable$826.00$546.00$546.00$826.00

Skill Code: ICT-PMT-3002-1.1
Skill Title: Programme Management-3
Funding valid till 15 Oct 2024

Optional Professional Certification

Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)®
PMI® annual membership fee : USD$139
Exam fees for PMI® member : USD$225 | USD$150 (re-examination fee)
Exam fees for Non-member : USD$300 | USD$200 (re-examination fee)

This course qualifies for 24 Contact Hours of formal project management education, which can be used towards the Project Management Institute (PMI) CAPM or PMP Exam requirements.

* Please click HERE for detailed information on general terms and conditions.

* Please click HERE for detailed information on course fee funding schemes, SkillsFuture credit, and complete listing of funded courses. This course is eligible for use of SkillsFuture credit.

(A course in partnership with EPM Training Services Pte Ltd UEN201114074D)

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