Project Management for Non-Technical Executives

Learn the skills and techniques to effectively plan, execute, and close out non-technical office projects with this project management training.

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Project Management for Non-Technical Executives
Emmanuel Emielu
Strategy Consultant
₦ 320,000 
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Duration: 
3 Days
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Access from any Computer, Tablet or Mobile

About the Course

The training was incredibly insightful, offering practical strategies that I can immediately apply to my role.This course provides an overview of project management principles and practices to employees who are not project managers but need to manage projects as part of their job responsibilities.

The Project Management for Non-Technical Executives course covers project management tools and techniques that can be applied to various functional areas such as HR, marketing, finance, and other departments. Participants will learn the skills and techniques to effectively plan, execute, and close out non-technical office projects.

With a project management orientation, executives in HR, Marketing, etc., are better equipped to deliver assignments like developing employee programs, managing the recruitment process, launching marketing campaigns, organizing events and trade shows, or preparing annual financial reports, etc.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to;

  • Understand the basics of project management and its importance in achieving business objectives.
  • Learn project management methodologies, tools, and techniques that can be applied in various functional areas.
  • Develop skills to plan, execute, monitor, and control projects.
  • Learn how to manage project stakeholders and communicate effectively.
  • Understand project risk management and mitigation strategies.
  • Gain insights into how to handle common project management challenges.

Our training approach is stripped of excessive technical jargon and tools, the Project Management for Non-Technical Executives course delivers practical, easy-to-understand task execution strategies, including how to apply modern approaches like agile or hybrid, to ensure successful delivery.

This course is specifically designed for managers and executives in:

  • Human Resources
  • Marketing, Sales, and Business Development, Finance & Accounting
  • Logistics, Purchasing, & Supply Chain
  • Operations, & Security
  • Entry-level engineers and technical personnel

The facilitator is a highly experienced and qualified professional in business and management. With a Ph.D. in management, he spent nearly a decade working as a Regional Marketing Manager for Sub-Sahara Africa in an energy company, launching successful campaigns, and coordinating various events.

In addition, he has delivered numerous consulting projects and training sessions on project management, leadership, and strategy. His extensive knowledge and expertise in project management methodologies, tools, and techniques make him the perfect instructor for this course.

He is a highly effective communicator who easily simplifies complex concepts and explains them in a clear and concise manner. He has a passion for teaching and enjoys helping people develop new skills that will benefit them in their careers. He is patient, approachable, and always willing to go the extra mile to ensure his students understand the course material.

His real-world experience and academic expertise make him an ideal instructor for this Project Management for Non-Technical Executives course.

Course Content

Day 1:

  • Introduction to project management
  • Project life cycle and phases
  • Project initiation: defining project scope, objectives, and stakeholders.
  • Project planning: developing a project plan, work breakdown structure (WBS), and project schedule.
  • Project execution: managing project resources, communication, and stakeholders.

Day 2:

  • Project monitoring and control: tracking project progress, identifying variances, and implementing corrective actions
  • Project risk management: identifying, assessing, and responding to project risks
  • Project quality management: ensuring project deliverables meet quality standards
  • Project communication management: managing project stakeholders and communication

Day 3:

  • Project closing: assessing project outcomes, conducting lessons learned, and closing out the project
  • Applying project management principles and practices to HR, marketing, finance, and other functional areas
  • Common project management challenges and how to handle them
  • Practical exercises and case studies to apply project management principles and practices.

Reviews

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The training was incredibly insightful, offering practical strategies that I can immediately apply to my role.

Kenneth
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I gained a deep understanding of project management methodologies that were previously unfamiliar to me.

Anita
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The facilitator engaged the group through interactive discussions and hands-on activities, making complex concepts easy to understand and apply.

Yusuf