Course Description:

About the Course

Practical Project Management for All Professionals is a hands-on course designed to give you the tools, techniques, and confidence to successfully manage projects in any workplace setting. Whether you’re launching a new initiative, coordinating a team effort, or handling one-off assignments, this course walks you through the complete project lifecycle, from defining goals and breaking down tasks to managing people, budgets, and risks, and finally closing your project with success.

The course avoids heavy jargon and focuses on real-world application, so you can immediately put your learning into practice.

Delivery

This workshop is delivered to groups of employees (not individuals).

Duration

This programme is delivered over 6 weeks, combining live facilitator-led sessions, guided activities, and practical project assignments designed to build real-world project management skills.

Delivery Modes

  • Virtual (Zoom/Teams) – fully interactive online delivery.
  • External Venue – face-to-face training at a neutral venue.
  • In-house – delivered directly at your organization’s site.

Who This Course Is For

This course is ideal for:

  • Professionals who need to manage projects as part of their role but have not had formal project management training.
  • Team leads, supervisors, and coordinators looking for structure and proven methods to guide their teams.
  • Entrepreneurs, small business owners, and freelancers who want to plan and deliver projects more effectively.
  • Anyone who wants to build transferable project management skills that can be applied across industries.

How You Will Benefit

By the end of this course, you will:

  • Understand the complete project lifecycle and how to apply it to real work.
  • Gain practical tools for planning, scheduling, budgeting, and risk management.
  • Build confidence in leading teams, engaging stakeholders, and running effective meetings.
  • Be able to track progress, monitor results, and deliver successful project outcomes.
  • Walk away with templates, checklists, and methods you can use right away in your workplace.

Topics Covered

The course follows a logical progression through the key phases of project management, with additional modules on essential workplace skills:

  1. Introduction to Practical Project Management
  2. Define Scope, Goals, and Objectives
  3. Write a Project Proposal
  4. Break Down Work and Tasks
  5. Schedule and Manage Time
  6. Plan and Control Project Costs
  7. Manage People and Resources
  8. Lead a Project Team
  9. Engage and Manage Stakeholders
  10. Conduct Effective Meetings
  11. Manage Risks and Issues
  12. Track and Monitor Progress
  13. Close a Project Successfully

Pricing & Delivery Options

Pricing varies based on group size and delivery format. The table below provides indicative pricing to support planning and budgeting.

Pricing by Group Size & Delivery Format (USD)

Group SizeVirtual (Live Online)In-Person (On-Site)External Venue
Up to 10 participantsFrom US $1,850.00*From US $2,040.00Custom quote
11–20 participantsFrom US $2,220.00From US $2,410.00Custom quote
21+ participantsCustom quoteCustom quoteCustom quote

*All prices are listed in USD. Local clients may request quotations in Eastern Caribbean Dollars (XCD).

Pricing Notes & Important Information

  • Prices are per training session, unless otherwise stated
  • Travel and accommodation are not included for on-site delivery
  • External venue costs vary based on location and specific requirements
  • Discounts may be available for multi-session or multi-course engagements
  • External venue pricing includes facilitation and coordination. Venue rental, catering, equipment, and related costs are quoted separately

To confirm external venue pricing or final costs based on your specific requirements, please contact us for a tailored quotation.

Course Content

Introduction to Practical Project Management
6 Topics
1 Quiz
Welcome & Course Orientation
Course Resources
Virtual Session (Zoom): Introduction to Practical Project Management
What is a Project?
Why Project Management Matters
Challenges Non-Project Managers Face
Knowledge Check 1
Initiation Phase – Defining Scope, Goals, and Objectives.
5 Topics
1 Quiz
Welcome to the Initiation Phase
Live Session: Initiation Phase Slide Presentation
Defining Goals and Objectives
Defining Scope
Activity: Scope vs. Out-of-Scope
Reflection & Knowledge Check 2
Breaking Down Work and Tasks
5 Topics
1 Quiz
From Objectives & Scope to Work
Live Session: Breaking Down Work and Tasks
Deliverables, Milestones and Tasks
Introduction to the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
Rules & Tools for Creating a WBS
Reflection & Knowledge Check 3
Scheduling and Time Management
6 Topics
1 Quiz
Introduction to Project Scheduling
The Scheduling Process
Creating and Adjusting Timelines
Dependencies, Deadlines, and Negotiation
Managing Time and Priorities
Practice and Reflection
Knowledge Check
Budgeting and Cost Management
5 Topics
Why Budgeting Matters in Project Management
Identifying and Categorizing Project Costs
Estimating and Building a Simple Project Budget
Tracking and Managing Project Costs
Summary and Conclusion
Managing People and Resources
5 Topics
1 Quiz
Identifying People and Resources
Defining Roles and Responsibilities
Using the RACI Matrix for Accountability
Motivating and Supporting Your Team
Summary and Reflection
Knowledge Check
Engaging and Managing Stakeholders
5 Topics
Understanding Who Stakeholders Are
Identifying and Analyzing Stakeholders
Communicating and Engaging with Stakeholders
Building a Stakeholder Communication Plan
Summary and Reflection
Leading a Project Team
7 Topics
1 Quiz
Understanding Project Leadership
Activity – Project Leadership
Roles, Responsibilities, and Leadership Styles
Motivating and Communicating with Your Team
Managing Conflict and Providing Feedback
Developing and Supporting Team Growth
Summary and Reflection
Knowledge Check
Managing Effective Meetings
4 Topics
Planning and Preparing Effective Meetings
Leading, Evaluating, and Improving Meetings
Activity and Exercises
Summary and Reflection
Risk and Issue Management
6 Topics
1 Quiz
Why Risk Management Matters
Identifying and Differentiating Risks and Issues
Creating and Using a Risk Register
Activity: Build You Risk Register
Responding to and Managing Risks and Issues
Summary and Reflection
Knowledge Check
How to Write a Project Proposal
5 Topics
1 Quiz
Understanding the Purpose and Power of Proposals
Key Elements of a Simple Project Proposal
Making Your Proposal Persuasive and Professional
Activity: One-page Project Proposal
Summary and Reflection
Knowledge Check: How to Write a Project Proposal
Tracking Progress and Staying on Course
6 Topics
1 Quiz
Why Monitoring Matters
Monitoring Progress Against the Plan
Reporting Progress and Communicating Updates
Activity: Project Status Report
Adjusting Plans and Continuous Improvement
Summary and Reflection
Knowledge Check: Tracking Progress and Staying on Course
Closing a Project Successfully
5 Topics
1 Quiz
Finalizing Deliverables and Securing Stakeholder Acceptance
Capturing Lessons Learned for Continuous Improvement
Celebrating Success and Recognizing Contributions
Activity: Project Closure Checklist
Summary and Reflection
Knowledge Check
Capstone Project
1 Topic
Capstone Project — Comprehensive Instructions