Iso 21500: International Standard For Project Management Training Course

Introduction

In an increasingly globalized project landscape, adhering to internationally recognized standards is paramount for consistent project success and organizational excellence. ISO 21500: Guidance on Project Management provides a high-level description of concepts and processes that are fundamental to project management, offering a robust framework applicable across industries and project types. This essential training course is meticulously designed to equip project managers, team leads, and organizational leaders with a comprehensive understanding of this global standard, enabling them to align their project practices with international best practices. Participants will gain a robust understanding of the ISO 21500 framework, its core principles, process groups, and subject groups, facilitating improved communication, enhanced efficiency, and predictable project outcomes. Our comprehensive curriculum emphasizes hands-on application, practical interpretations, and real-world scenarios pertinent to diverse project environments in Kenya, empowering you to lead projects with a globally recognized standard.

This international project management standard course is crucial for individuals and organizations in Kenya striving to enhance their project delivery capabilities, achieve greater consistency, and gain a competitive edge in both local and international markets. Mastering ISO 21500 project guidance, implementing standardized project processes, and understanding global project management best practices are indispensable for streamlining operations, improving stakeholder satisfaction, and driving organizational maturity. This program offers an unparalleled opportunity to elevate your expertise in standardized project execution and international project governance, positioning your organization as a leader in delivering high-quality, efficient, and globally compliant projects, contributing significantly to Kenya's economic development.

Target Audience

• Project Managers
• Program Managers
• Project Coordinators
• Team Leaders
• Project Office (PMO) Personnel
• Quality Assurance Managers
• Organizational Leaders involved in projects

Course Objectives

• Understand the fundamental concepts and principles of ISO 21500: Guidance on Project Management.
• Grasp the high-level framework of ISO 21500 and its relationship to other project management standards.
• Learn the five Project Management Process Groups as defined by ISO 21500.
• Master the ten Project Management Subject Groups (Knowledge Areas) within the standard.
• Develop the ability to map existing project practices to the ISO 21500 framework.
• Understand how ISO 21500 promotes consistent and efficient project delivery.
• Learn to apply ISO 21500 principles for improved communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Explore how the standard supports organizational project management maturity.
• Develop strategies for tailoring the ISO 21500 guidance to specific project contexts.
• Understand the benefits of adopting an internationally recognized project management standard.
• Foster a common project management language across teams and organizations.
• Drive continuous improvement in project performance through standardization.
• Position projects for greater success by aligning with global best practices.

DURATION

10 Days

COURSE CONTENT

Module 1: Introduction to ISO 21500: Guidance on Project Management module

• What is ISO 21500? Purpose, scope, and target audience
• Benefits of adopting an international standard for project management
• Relationship of ISO 21500 to other project management standards (e.g., PMBOK, PRINCE2)
• Key concepts and terminology within ISO 21500
• Importance of project management standardization in Kenya's economy

Module 2: Core Concepts of ISO 21500 module

• Understanding the context of a project within an organization
• Governance principles for projects
• Success factors and benefits realization
• The role of the project manager and project team
• Project lifecycle and delivery approaches (predictive, adaptive)

Module 3: ISO 21500 Process Groups: Initiation module

• Identify opportunities and evaluate project feasibility
• Authorize the project (Project Charter development)
• Establish the project governance framework
• Identify stakeholders and establish initial communications
• Key inputs, tools, and outputs for the Initiation process group

Module 4: ISO 21500 Process Groups: Planning module

• Develop project management plan
• Plan scope, schedule, cost, quality, resources, communication, risk, procurement, stakeholder engagement
• Define requirements and create a work breakdown structure (WBS)
• Estimate activity durations and costs
• Key inputs, tools, and outputs for the Planning process group

Module 5: ISO 21500 Process Groups: Implementation (Execution) module

• Direct and manage project work
• Perform quality assurance
• Acquire and develop project team
• Manage communications
• Conduct procurements and manage stakeholder engagement
• Key inputs, tools, and outputs for the Implementation process group

Module 6: ISO 21500 Process Groups: Control module

• Monitor and control project work
• Control scope, schedule, cost, quality, resources, communication, risk, procurement, stakeholder engagement
• Perform integrated change control
• Report project performance
• Key inputs, tools, and outputs for the Control process group

Module 7: ISO 21500 Process Groups: Close module

• Close project or phase
• Handover deliverables
• Release resources
• Capture lessons learned
• Key inputs, tools, and outputs for the Close process group

Module 8: ISO 21500 Subject Groups (Knowledge Areas) Overview module

• Integration, Stakeholder, Scope, Resource, Time, Cost, Quality, Risk, Procurement, Communication
• Understanding the interplay between these subject groups
• How processes within subject groups interact across process groups
• Application of each subject group's guidance in real-world scenarios
• Ensuring comprehensive project management coverage

Module 9: Applying ISO 21500 in Practice module

• Mapping your current project processes to ISO 21500
• Tailoring the standard to suit project size, complexity, and industry
• Implementing a standardized approach to project management
• Benefits of ISO 21500 for organizational maturity and competitive advantage
• Case studies of ISO 21500 application

Module 10: Continual Improvement & Future of ISO 21500 module

• How ISO 21500 supports continuous improvement in project delivery
• Auditing project management processes against the standard
• Preparing for organizational adoption of ISO 21500
• Future developments and updates to the ISO 21500 series
• Q&A and practical exercises on implementing ISO 21500 principles in a Kenyan context

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 10 working days before commencement of the training.