Training on Engineering Project Management

Module 1: Introduction to Engineering Project Management

• Overview of engineering projects and lifecycle
• Roles of project managers and engineers
• Project success factors and challenges
• Case Study: Engineering project success vs failure
• Practical: Project lifecycle mapping

Module 2: Project Planning & Scope Management

• Defining project scope and objectives
• Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
• Project planning tools and techniques
• Workshop: Developing a project scope and WBS

Module 3: Project Scheduling & Time Management

• Scheduling techniques (Gantt charts, CPM)
• Activity sequencing and dependencies
• Critical path analysis
• Practical: Creating a project schedule

Module 4: Cost Estimation & Budgeting

• Cost estimation methods
• Budget development and cost control
• Financial planning in engineering projects
• Case Study: Cost overruns in projects
• Practical: Preparing a project budget

Module 5: Resource Management & Procurement

• Resource planning and allocation
• Procurement processes and contract types
• Managing contractors and suppliers
• Workshop: Resource allocation exercise

Module 6: Risk Management in Engineering Projects

• Identifying and assessing risks
• Risk mitigation strategies
• Contingency planning
• Case Study: Risk failures in projects
• Practical: Developing a risk register

Module 7: Quality Management & Engineering Standards

• Quality assurance and quality control
• Engineering standards and compliance
• Inspection and testing processes
• Practical: Quality control planning

Module 8: Contract Management & Legal Considerations

• Types of engineering contracts
• Contract administration and monitoring
• Claims and dispute management
• Case Study: Contract disputes
• Simulation: Managing contract issues

Module 9: Project Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting

• Tracking project progress
• KPIs and performance measurement
• Reporting and communication
• Workshop: Performance monitoring exercise

Module 10: Project Closure & Best Practices

• Project closure processes
• Lessons learned and documentation
• Continuous improvement
• Capstone Project: Engineering project plan presentation