In today's fast-paced business world, effective project management is no longer just about technical skills; it requires exceptional leadership to inspire teams and navigate complexity. This "Catalyst: Project Leadership & Management Diploma Training Course" is meticulously crafted to transform you into a dynamic project leader who can not only deliver projects on time and within budget but also foster innovation, build high-performing teams, and drive organizational success. You will move beyond traditional methodologies to embrace a holistic approach that blends strategic foresight with people-centric leadership, making you a vital asset to any organization.

This comprehensive 10-day diploma program is designed to provide you with a deep understanding of both the hard and soft skills required for project success. You will be immersed in a practical curriculum that covers everything from agile frameworks and risk management to advanced communication and stakeholder engagement. Through hands-on exercises, case studies, and collaborative sessions, you will learn to lead with confidence, manage change effectively, and solve complex problems. By the end of this course, you will possess a robust toolkit and the strategic mindset needed to excel as a project leader and achieve your career goals.

Duration: 10 days

Target Audience:

• Aspiring Project Managers
• Experienced Project Managers
• Team Leads
• Program Managers
• Project Coordinators
• Business Owners
• Consultants
• Senior Managers
• PMO Professionals
• Entrepreneurs

Objectives:

• Understand the key principles of project leadership
• Master the project lifecycle from initiation to closure
• Develop advanced skills in project planning and scheduling
• Lead and motivate high-performing project teams
• Manage project risks and opportunities proactively
• Communicate effectively with all stakeholders
• Navigate complex project environments
• Implement agile and traditional methodologies
• Resolve conflicts and negotiate successfully
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement

Course Modules:

Module 1: Foundations of Project Management

• Defining a project and project management
• The project lifecycle: initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, closure
• The role and responsibilities of a project manager
• Introduction to project management methodologies
• Key project management terms and concepts

Module 2: Strategic Project Leadership

• The difference between management and leadership
• Developing a vision for your project
• Building trust and inspiring your team
• Emotional intelligence in project leadership
• Leading through change and uncertainty

Module 3: Advanced Project Planning

• Creating a detailed project charter
• Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and deliverables
• Estimating project schedules and costs
• Critical path analysis and Gantt charts
• Defining and managing project scope

Module 4: Resource and Budget Management

• Allocating human and material resources
• Creating and managing a project budget
• Tracking costs and earned value analysis
• Resource leveling and smoothing
• Financial reporting and forecasting

Module 5: Risk and Opportunity Management

• Identifying and assessing project risks
• Developing risk response strategies
• Identifying and capitalizing on opportunities
• Continuous risk and opportunity monitoring
• Creating a risk and opportunity register

Module 6: Stakeholder Engagement and Communication

• Identifying and analyzing project stakeholders
• Developing a communication plan
• Building relationships and managing expectations
• Communicating complex information clearly
• Navigating difficult conversations and conflicts

Module 7: Team Building and Motivation

• Building a cohesive and high-performing team
• Motivating individuals and groups
• Providing effective feedback and coaching
• Delegating tasks and fostering accountability
• Conflict resolution and negotiation skills

Module 8: Agile Project Management

• Introduction to Agile principles and values
• Scrum framework and its components
• Kanban for workflow visualization
• The role of the Scrum Master and Product Owner
• Adapting Agile to different project types

Module 9: Quality Management

• Defining project quality and standards
• Planning for quality assurance and control
• Implementing a quality management system
• Continuous quality improvement
• Quality audits and reviews

Module 10: Procurement and Vendor Management

• The procurement process in projects
• Selecting and managing vendors
• Contract types and negotiation
• Managing vendor relationships
• Risk management in procurement

Module 11: Monitoring and Control

• Tracking project progress and performance
• Using key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Variance analysis and corrective actions
• Reporting project status to stakeholders
• The role of project meetings

Module 12: Project Execution and Delivery

• Leading the project team during execution
• Managing change requests
• Ensuring quality and timely delivery
• The importance of continuous communication
• Overcoming common project challenges

Module 13: Project Closure

• The steps in formal project closure
• Finalizing all project deliverables
• Conducting a project review and lessons learned
• Releasing project resources and the team
• Archiving project documents

Module 14: Advanced Leadership Skills

• Developing a personal leadership style
• Strategic thinking and business acumen
• The importance of ethical leadership
• Navigating organizational politics
• Mentoring and coaching future leaders

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.