Course Overview
This advanced-level course builds on core project management principles to develop high-level skills in strategic alignment, stakeholder engagement, adaptive planning, and managing complex project dynamics. It prepares participants to lead confidently in high-stakes environments by applying advanced tools, frameworks, and leadership techniques that are critical to successful project delivery in today’s evolving business and development landscape.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Strategically align project objectives with organisational goals.
Manage complex stakeholder environments and competing interests.
Apply advanced tools for scheduling, budgeting, and resource optimisation.
Navigate uncertainty through adaptive risk and change management.
Lead diverse, cross-functional teams with resilience and clarity.
Analyse project performance using advanced metrics and reporting tools.
Drive innovation, sustainability, and value throughout the project lifecycle.
Course Outline
Day 1: Strategic Project Leadership
The evolving role of project leaders
Aligning projects with business or programme strategy
Benefits management and project justification
Project governance and decision-making models
Stakeholder mapping and strategic engagement
Case study: Managing competing stakeholder priorities
Day 2: Advanced Planning, Scheduling & Budgeting
Integrated project planning (scope, time, cost, quality)
Advanced scheduling techniques (critical path, float, fast-tracking, crashing)
Resource allocation and levelling
Cost control and forecasting (Earned Value Management)
Software tools for complex projects (e.g., MS Project, Primavera)
Practical exercise: Create an integrated project plan
Day 3: Risk, Uncertainty & Change Control
Identifying and assessing complex risks
Risk response strategies in volatile environments
Contingency planning and risk tolerance
Change management frameworks and tools
Managing scope creep and project disruptions
Simulation: Responding to risk and change scenarios
Day 4: Performance Management & Team Leadership
Monitoring project performance with KPIs and dashboards
Quality assurance vs. quality control
Conflict resolution and negotiation within teams
Leading diverse and remote project teams
Decision-making under pressure
Group activity: Performance troubleshooting workshop
Day 5: Innovation, Closure & Continuous Improvement
Integrating innovation into project processes
Sustainability and social impact in project planning
Lessons learned and knowledge transfer
Closing complex projects: audits, documentation, handover
Final group presentations: Strategic project case simulation
Personal development planning and course wrap-up
Course Details:
Time: 09:30 - 17:00
Duration: 5 days
Materials and Delivery Language: English
Location: Erbil, mselect office
Fee. person: $260
Payment
Must be made 7 working days before the start of the course. Payment can be made in cash, by bank transfer or through exchange offices.
How do I register?
You can register by emailing training@mselect.com with the following details:
Full Name:
Position:
Email Address:
Phone number:
Name of the course:
For more information, contact 0771 842 2380