Training on Fundamentals of Project Management
Master the fundamentals of project management. Learn to plan, execute, and deliver projects on time, within budget, and to the desired quality standards.
Next intake
20 Jul 2026 · Nakuru
Duration
5 days
Live instruction
Delivery
Physical + Virtual
Cohort based
Level
Advanced
Working professionals
Certification
NITA reimbursable
For Kenyan cohorts
Language
English
All materials
About this programme
As organizations seek to increase efficiency and cut costs in the increasingly challenging business climate, a focus on selecting, prioritizing and delivering the projects is more important than ever. Key to this objective is effective Project Management, a framework to ensure that investments in projects, resource allocation, monitoring, and evaluation is optimized throughout project life cycles and through to delivery and close-out.
The Fundamentals of Project Management training course will provide participants with an overview of the world of project management. It covers basic Project Management concepts including project management definitions, project and project management life cycles, types of organizations and who the project stakeholders are. It also covers the ten knowledge areas for the participants to be able to use them in planning their projects at their workplace, including integration, scope, time, cost and stakeholder management.
Course Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend
- Project Managers
- Procurement Officers
- Finance Managers
- Human Resource Managers
- Operations Managers
- Administrative Personnel
- Any professional involved in contract management but without formal training in contract law
What you'll walk away with
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the fundamental concepts of project management.
- Identify the key stages of the project management lifecycle.
- Develop project plans, including scope, time, cost, and resource management.
- Utilize project management tools and techniques to manage projects effectively.
- Monitor and control project performance to ensure successful completion.
- Communicate effectively with project stakeholders.
- Manage project risks and changes efficiently.
- Close projects and ensure lessons learned are documented and utilized.
What we cover, module by module
Module 1: Introduction & Project Framework
- Project management terminology and history
- The PMI framework and 10 project knowledge areas
- Scoping fundamentals and project charter development
- Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and project planning
- Case Study: Poor project scope definition leading to delays and cost overruns
- Practical: Developing a project charter and WBS
Module 2: Estimating Time & Critical Path
- Estimating activity durations
- Statistical considerations in project scheduling
- Understanding task dependencies
- Network diagrams and scheduling logic
- Determining the critical path
- Case Study: Schedule slippage caused by inaccurate time estimates
- Practical: Creating a network diagram and calculating the critical path
Module 3: Resources & Risk Management
- Techniques to manage the critical path
- Resource estimating and resource graphs
- Resource smoothing and trade-offs
- Understanding project risks
- Risk management frameworks and control strategies
- Case Study: Resource shortages and unmanaged risks affecting project delivery
- Practical: Preparing a resource plan and risk register
Module 4: Managing Multiple Projects, Small Projects & Communication
- Techniques for managing small projects effectively
- Managing multiple projects simultaneously
- Project communication strategies and stakeholder engagement
- Communication value in project success
- Case Study: Multi-project conflicts caused by weak communication and priorities
- Practical: Developing a communication plan and multi-project tracker
Module 5: Project Management Leadership & Quality
- Role of the project management team
- Project leadership styles and their impact
- Quality management considerations and improvement opportunities
- Project review and lessons learned
- Case Study: Leadership style influencing project team performance
- Practical: Creating a leadership and quality improvement action plan
Where the change lands
Organizational Impact
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Improves project planning and execution across departments
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Enhances efficiency and accountability in project delivery
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Builds a shared understanding of project management practices within the organization
Personal Impact
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Provides a strong foundation in core project management principles
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Builds confidence in planning, monitoring, and delivering projects
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Equips participants with tools to manage time, scope, and resources effectively
Dates and locations
Upcoming intakes
Every intake is limited to a small cohort. Booking closes when a date fills or three weeks before the start, whichever comes first.
| City | Starts | Ends | Delivery | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NakuruNext | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kigali | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Accra | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kisumu | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Johannesburg | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Dakar | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
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