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Data Engineering Project Management Training Course: Effective Data Project Management

Introduction

Master the art of data project execution with our Data Engineering Project Management Training Course. This program is designed to equip you with the essential skills to manage data engineering projects effectively, ensuring successful delivery and optimal resource utilization. In today's data-driven landscape, proficient project management is crucial for organizations seeking to build and maintain robust data systems. Our data project management training course offers hands-on experience and expert guidance, empowering you to navigate the complexities of data engineering projects with confidence.

This effective data project management training delves into the core concepts of data project management, covering topics such as project planning, risk management, and team collaboration. You'll gain expertise in using industry-standard methodologies to manage data engineering projects effectively, meeting the demands of modern data-intensive environments. Whether you're a data engineer, project manager, or team lead, this Data Engineering Project Management course will empower you to deliver high-quality data solutions on time and within budget.

Target Audience:

  • Data Engineers
  • Project Managers
  • Team Leads
  • Data Architects
  • Data Scientists
  • Business Analysts
  • Anyone needing data engineering project management skills

Course Objectives:

  • Understand the fundamentals of data engineering project management.
  • Master project planning and scope definition for data engineering projects.
  • Utilize agile and traditional project management methodologies.
  • Implement risk management and mitigation strategies for data projects.
  • Design and build effective team collaboration and communication plans.
  • Optimize project timelines and resource allocation.
  • Troubleshoot and address common challenges in data project execution.
  • Implement data governance and compliance within project management.
  • Integrate project management tools and techniques for data engineering.
  • Understand how to manage large-scale data engineering projects.
  • Explore advanced project management patterns (e.g., DevOps integration, continuous delivery).
  • Apply real world use cases for data engineering project management.
  • Leverage project management tools and frameworks for efficient delivery.

Duration

10 Days

Course content

Module 1: Introduction to Data Engineering Project Management

  • Fundamentals of data engineering project management.
  • Overview of project planning, risk management, and team collaboration.
  • Setting up a project management environment.
  • Introduction to project management tools and methodologies.
  • Best practices for data project management.

Module 2: Project Planning and Scope Definition

  • Mastering project planning and scope definition for data engineering projects.
  • Utilizing project charters and scope documents.
  • Implementing work breakdown structures (WBS).
  • Designing and building project timelines.
  • Best practices for project planning.

Module 3: Project Management Methodologies

  • Utilizing agile and traditional project management methodologies.
  • Implementing Scrum and Kanban for agile projects.
  • Designing and building project management plans.
  • Optimizing methodologies for data engineering projects.
  • Best practices for project methodologies.

Module 4: Risk Management and Mitigation

  • Implementing risk management and mitigation strategies for data projects.
  • Utilizing risk assessments and mitigation plans.
  • Designing and building contingency plans.
  • Optimizing risk management for project success.
  • Best practices for risk management.

Module 5: Team Collaboration and Communication

  • Designing and building effective team collaboration and communication plans.
  • Utilizing communication tools and techniques.
  • Implementing team collaboration frameworks.
  • Optimizing communication for project success.
  • Best practices for team collaboration.

Module 6: Timeline and Resource Optimization

  • Optimizing project timelines and resource allocation.
  • Utilizing project scheduling tools.
  • Implementing resource leveling and smoothing.
  • Designing efficient project timelines.
  • Best practices for timeline optimization.

Module 7: Troubleshooting Project Challenges

  • Troubleshooting and addressing common challenges in data project execution.
  • Analyzing project logs and reports.
  • Utilizing problem-solving techniques for resolution.
  • Resolving common project management errors.
  • Best practices for troubleshooting.

Module 8: Data Governance and Compliance

  • Implementing data governance and compliance within project management.
  • Utilizing data security and access control.
  • Designing and building compliance plans.
  • Optimizing governance for project integrity.
  • Best practices for governance.

Module 9: Project Management Tools Integration

  • Integrating project management tools and techniques for data engineering.
  • Utilizing project tracking and reporting tools.
  • Implementing collaboration platforms.
  • Designing efficient tool integrations.
  • Best practices for tool integration.

Module 10: Large-Scale Project Management

  • Understanding how to manage large-scale data engineering projects.
  • Utilizing program management techniques.
  • Implementing portfolio management for data projects.
  • Designing scalable project management solutions.
  • Best practices for large scale projects.

Module 11: Advanced Project Management Patterns

  • Exploring advanced project management patterns (DevOps integration, continuous delivery).
  • Utilizing DevOps practices for data project delivery.
  • Implementing continuous integration and delivery.
  • Designing and building advanced project management frameworks.
  • Optimizing advanced patterns for specific applications.
  • Best practices for advanced patterns.

Module 12: Real-World Use Cases

  • Implementing project management for data warehouse migrations.
  • Utilizing project management for machine learning deployment.
  • Implementing project management for data lake implementation.
  • Utilizing project management for data governance initiatives.
  • Best practices for real-world applications.

Module 13: Project Management Tools Implementation

  • Utilizing project management tools and frameworks (Jira, Asana, Trello).
  • Implementing project management with specific tools.
  • Designing and building automated project workflows.
  • Optimizing tool usage for efficient delivery.
  • Best practices for tool implementation.

Module 14: Project Monitoring and Reporting

  • Implementing project monitoring and reporting.
  • Utilizing project metrics and dashboards.
  • Designing and building project reports.
  • Optimizing monitoring for real-time insights.
  • Best practices for monitoring.

Module 15: Future Trends in Project Management

  • Emerging trends in data engineering project management.
  • Utilizing AI for project management automation.
  • Implementing project management in cloud-native environments.
  • Best practices for future applications.

Training Approach

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org  Tel: +254 702 249 449

Training Venue

The training will be held at our Skills for Africa Training Institute Training Centre. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch.

Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Skills for Africa Training Institute certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org  Tel: +254 702 249 449

Terms of Payment: Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 7 working days before commencement of the training.

Course Schedule
Dates Fees Location Apply
05/05/2025 - 16/05/2025 $3000 Nairobi
12/05/2025 - 23/05/2025 $5500 Dubai
19/05/2025 - 30/05/2025 $3000 Nairobi
02/06/2025 - 13/06/2025 $3000 Nairobi
09/06/2025 - 20/06/2025 $3500 Mombasa
16/06/2025 - 27/06/2025 $3000 Nairobi
07/07/2025 - 18/07/2025 $3000 Nairobi
14/07/2025 - 25/07/2025 $5500 Johannesburg
14/07/2025 - 25/07/2025 $3000 Nairobi
04/08/2025 - 15/08/2025 $3000 Nairobi
11/08/2025 - 22/08/2025 $3500 Mombasa
18/08/2025 - 29/08/2025 $3000 Nairobi
01/09/2025 - 12/09/2025 $3000 Nairobi
08/09/2025 - 19/09/2025 $4500 Dar es Salaam
15/09/2025 - 26/09/2025 $3000 Nairobi
06/10/2025 - 17/10/2025 $3000 Nairobi
13/10/2025 - 24/10/2025 $4500 Kigali
20/10/2025 - 31/10/2025 $3000 Nairobi
03/11/2025 - 14/11/2025 $3000 Nairobi
10/11/2025 - 21/11/2025 $3500 Mombasa
17/11/2025 - 28/11/2025 $3000 Nairobi
01/12/2025 - 12/12/2025 $3000 Nairobi
08/12/2025 - 19/12/2025 $3000 Nairobi
05/01/2026 - 16/01/2026 $3000 Nairobi
12/01/2026 - 23/01/2026 $3000 Nairobi
19/01/2026 - 30/01/2026 $3000 Nairobi
02/02/2026 - 13/02/2026 $3000 Nairobi
09/02/2026 - 20/02/2026 $3000 Nairobi
16/02/2026 - 27/02/2026 $3000 Nairobi
02/03/2026 - 13/03/2026 $3000 Nairobi
09/03/2026 - 20/03/2026 $4500 Kigali
16/03/2026 - 27/03/2026 $3000 Nairobi
06/04/2026 - 17/04/2026 $3000 Nairobi
13/04/2026 - 24/04/2026 $3500 Mombasa
13/04/2026 - 24/04/2026 $3000 Nairobi
04/05/2026 - 15/05/2026 $3000 Nairobi
11/05/2026 - 22/05/2026 $5500 Dubai
18/05/2026 - 29/05/2026 $3000 Nairobi