Course Overview
The Advanced Project Management programme is designed for experienced project professionals seeking to deepen their strategic, analytical, and leadership capabilities. The course goes beyond foundational methodologies, focusing on advanced tools, decision-making techniques, risk governance, stakeholder engagement, and performance optimisation. Through interactive discussions, case studies, and practical exercises, participants will enhance their ability to lead complex projects, manage uncertainty, and deliver sustainable results in dynamic environments.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Apply advanced project management methodologies, frameworks, and tools.
Analyse and manage complex project environments with improved strategic thinking.
Identify, quantify, and mitigate risks using advanced risk management techniques.
Evaluate and optimise project performance through KPIs and earned value management.
Strengthen stakeholder engagement and communication in diverse project contexts.
Enhance leadership skills to manage teams, conflicts, and external constraints effectively.
Lead projects with improved decision-making and problem-solving approaches.
Course Objectives
This training aims to:
Equip participants with advanced competencies for managing large-scale and multi-phase projects.
Improve participants’ ability to navigate challenges, constraints, and interdependencies.
Develop confidence in using analytical tools for forecasting, prioritisation, and optimisation.
Strengthen communication, negotiation, and leadership abilities within project teams.
Enhance the ability to evaluate project performance and ensure strategic alignment.
Course Topics / Modules
Day 1 – Strategic & Advanced Planning
Introduction & Course Expectations
The Evolving Role of the Advanced Project Manager
Advanced Project Planning Techniques
Integrated project planning
Work breakdown structures (advanced application)
Critical Path & Critical Chain methodologies
Managing Complexity & Project Interdependencies
Project Governance & Decision-Making Structures
Tools for Project Prioritisation & Selection
Case Study & Group Activity
Day 2 – Risk, Uncertainty & Performance Management
Advanced Risk Management
Quantitative vs qualitative techniques
Risk matrices, Monte Carlo overview, scenario planning
Building resilient mitigation strategies
Managing Change, Scope Creep & Project Variations
Performance Monitoring & Control Systems
Earned Value Management (EVM) – Advanced Level
KPI Design for Project Success
Forecasting Techniques & Trend Analysis
Practical Application Exercise
Day 3 – Stakeholders, Leadership & Execution Excellence
09:30 – 16:30
Stakeholder Mapping & Influence Analysis
Communication Frameworks for High-Impact Engagement
Conflict Management & Negotiation in Projects
Leading High-Performance Teams
Managing Contractors, Vendors & External Partners
Lessons Learned, Project Reviews & Knowledge Transfer
Final Group Presentation / Real Case Simulation
Action Planning & Course Wrap-Up
Who Should Attend?
This course is ideal for:
Project Managers with existing experience seeking advanced skills
Programme Managers and staff
Team Leaders involved in complex project environments
Engineers, supervisors, and technical leads managing project components
Professionals responsible for multi-phase, cross-functional, or strategic projects
Anyone preparing for senior project management roles
Course Details
Location: Erbil
Delivery Language: English
Materials Language: English
Duration: 3 days
Time: 09:30 - 16:30 pm
Refreshments: included
Lunch: not included
Certificate of completion: will be provided
Payment
Must be made 5 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 course:
For more information, please call 0771 842 2380