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NITA AccreditedIntermediatePhysical + Virtual5 daysTOPM420

Training on Project Management Workshop for Senior Officers

Equip senior officers with strategic project management and leadership skills to drive complex projects to success.

Next intake

20 Jul 2026 · Nakuru

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Duration

5 days

Live instruction

Delivery

Physical + Virtual

Cohort based

Level

Intermediate

Working professionals

Certification

NITA reimbursable

For Kenyan cohorts

Language

English

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Overview

About this programme

This executive course is designed to equip senior officers and decision-makers with the advanced tools, leadership insights, and strategic approaches necessary for managing complex projects effectively. Participants will explore best practices in project planning, execution, governance, stakeholder engagement, and performance monitoring—ensuring project success from initiation to closure. The course combines case studies, simulations, and real-world scenarios to enhance strategic project leadership and organizational impact.

Duration

5 Days

Who Should Attend

  • Senior Managers, Directors, and Project Sponsors

  • Heads of Departments and Division Chiefs

  • Senior Project and Program Managers

  • Policy Makers involved in project oversight

  • Donor, NGO, and public-sector executives overseeing major initiatives

Learning outcomes

What you'll walk away with

By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:

  • Apply strategic project management principles in complex environments.

  • Strengthen project governance and leadership effectiveness.

  • Identify, assess, and manage project risks proactively.

  • Enhance project performance monitoring and evaluation mechanisms.

  • Build accountability and results-based project delivery culture.

Course modules

What we cover, module by module

Module 1: Strategic Role of Senior Officers in Project Management

  • Overview of project governance and leadership responsibilities.

  • Aligning projects with organizational strategy.

  • Managing portfolios and programs at the senior level.

  • Case Study: Successful leadership intervention in a large-scale infrastructure project.

Module 2: Project Planning and Execution for Senior Leadership

  • Strategic project planning and resource alignment.

  • Defining project scope, deliverables, and success indicators.

  • Decision-making frameworks for project prioritization.

  • Case Study: Effective planning approaches in donor-funded projects.

Module 3: Risk Management and Mitigation Strategies

  • Identifying and analyzing project risks at the executive level.

  • Developing proactive mitigation and contingency plans.

  • Integrating risk management into project lifecycle governance.

  • Case Study: Managing financial and political risks in development projects.

Module 4: Stakeholder Engagement and Communication Excellence

  • Identifying key stakeholders and mapping their influence.

  • Strategies for effective communication and consensus building.

  • Conflict resolution and negotiation in high-stake projects.

  • Case Study: Managing stakeholder expectations in a public-sector reform project.

Module 5: Project Monitoring, Evaluation, and Results Management

  • Setting up effective M&E systems for senior oversight.

  • Reviewing reports and interpreting project performance data.

  • Promoting accountability and continuous improvement.

  • Case Study: Lessons learned from project performance reviews.

Impact

Where the change lands

Organizational Impact

  • Enhances project success rates through strategic leadership and oversight.

  • Strengthens institutional project governance and accountability.

  • Promotes alignment of projects with organizational and national objectives.

Individual Impact

  • Builds strategic project management and decision-making confidence.

  • Improves communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

  • Enables participants to lead and mentor project teams 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.

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FAQs

Common questions.

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Senior executives, department heads, and officers responsible for high-level project decision-making.

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