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Why Choose Project Management Specialist Training Course?

The Project Management Specialist Training Course provides a complete and practical framework for managing projects from initiation to closure. It helps delegates understand the unique nature of projects compared to day-to-day business operations and equips them with the competencies required to manage both simple and complex initiatives successfully. This strong foundation allows participants to navigate uncertainty, define project requirements clearly, and apply structured techniques throughout the project lifecycle.

This ILM Project Management Specialist Training explores how best-practice methodologies guide projects through inception, definition, execution, monitoring, control, and final handover. Delegates gain hands-on exposure to the essential hard skills—such as scope, schedule, resource, and cost management—while also strengthening the soft skills required to lead teams, manage stakeholders, and handle communication and conflict effectively.

As organisations increasingly recognise project management as a core competency, this Project Management Specialist Training Course places strong emphasis on the pivotal role of the Project Manager. Participants examine how this role interacts with project sponsors, steering groups, project teams, and PMOs to deliver successful project outcomes. Through real scenarios, case discussions, and applied examples, this course transforms theoretical knowledge into practical project leadership capability.

What are the Goals?

This Project Management Specialist Training Course is designed to develop both technical and behavioural project management competencies. It enables delegates to understand the structure of a project environment and apply proven tools to plan, execute, and control project activities effectively.

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

  • Differentiate clearly between project-based work and business-as-usual operations.
  • Understand diverse stakeholder viewpoints and role expectations.
  • Develop and present high-quality project plans aligned with organisational objectives.
  • Lead and develop capable, motivated, and collaborative project teams.
  • Monitor and control project delivery using structured approaches.
  • Maintain consistent, effective communication with all project stakeholders.

Who is this Training Course for?

This Project Management Specialist Training Course is suitable for anyone directly or indirectly involved in project management who wants to strengthen their skills, gain more structure in their work, or elevate their contribution to organisational project success.

This course is ideal for:

  • Existing Project Managers seeking advanced structure and discipline
  • New or aspiring Project Managers
  • Project Team Members working across different project stages
  • Project Sponsors responsible for oversight and governance
  • PMO professionals supporting project environments

How will this Training Course be Presented?

The Project Management Specialist Training Course uses a dynamic combination of discussions, case studies, and hands-on activities to support practical learning and real-world application. Delegates are encouraged to relate concepts to their current projects, enabling immediate transfer of skills back to the workplace.

Throughout the course, participants engage in group exercises that reinforce key models, tools, and techniques. Each day includes opportunities for reflection, assessment, and action planning, ensuring every attendee completes the course with clear steps for applying their new project management expertise.

Learning approaches include:

  • Facilitated group discussions and shared experiences
  • Practical case studies reflecting real project scenarios
  • Hands-on activities to apply planning and monitoring tools
  • Personal reflection and action planning exercises

The Course Content

  • What is a project?
  • Mature project management
  • Selecting projects to meet organizational goals
  • Managing programmes and portfolios
  • Uncertainty in project selection decisions
  • Project data, information and knowledge management
  • Strategic, tactical and operational planning
  • The contents of a project plan
  • Level of detail in scheduling
  • Network logic and dependency analysis
  • Project uncertainty and risk management
  • Fundamentals of budgeting and cost control
  • Resource allocation
  • Expediting a project
  • The Critical Chain approach
  • Designing the monitoring cycle
  • Performance indicators and control mechanisms
  • Designing the change control system
  • Selection of the Project Manager
  • Project Team-building and empowerment
  • Delegating with confidence
  • Communication within the project team
  • Project team leadership
  • Conflict handling
  • Evaluation criteria and project auditing
  • Analysing project performance
  • Progress reports and records
  • Determinants of project success
  • Successful project hand-over
  • Lessons learned and creating learning culture

Certificate

  • AZTech Certificate of Completion for delegates who attend and complete the course
  • Delegates will also be awarded an ILM Recognised Certificate upon successful attendance and completion of the course
  • The applicable PMI Professional Development Units/Contact Hours will be reflected in the Certificate of Completion

Accreditation

ILM Recognised Training Courses

AZTech is a proud ILM Recognised Organisation. This credential recognises that the organisation delivers quality in-house training programmes that have gained recognition from ILM, global leaders in leadership, management & coaching learning excellence.

PMI Approved Training Courses

AZTech is an official PMI Authorized Training Partner (ATP). All applicable project management courses are pre-approved by the Project Management Institute, allowing participants to earn the necessary PDUs and Contact Hours for certification and recertification.

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Common questions about our training courses

Yes, we offer tailored corporate training solutions to meet your organization's specific needs. Please contact us at info@aztechtraining.com or call +971 4 427 5400 for more information.

The training fees include full access to the training venue, along with comprehensive training materials to enhance your learning experience. Additionally, participants will be provided with writing supplies and stationery. To ensure comfort and convenience, the fee also covers lunch and refreshing coffee breaks throughout the duration of the course.

Our training programs are hosted at luxurious five-star hotels in prestigious destinations across the globe. Some of our popular locations include Dubai, London, Kuala Lumpur, Amsterdam, New York, Paris, Vienna, and many other iconic cities.

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