Diploma in Programme and Project Management
Price
USD 995
Duration
12 Weeks
About the Course
Objective: To provide participants with practical tools and knowledge to design and implement effective Programme or Project Management Plans, ensuring successful delivery within scope, budget, and timelines.
Core Topics:
Foundations of Programme and Project Management: Key principles, methodologies, and frameworks (e.g., PMBOK, PRINCE2).
Defining Scope and Objectives: Clarifying goals, deliverables, and success criteria.
Work Breakdown Structure (WBS): Decomposing projects into manageable tasks.
Time and Resource Management: Scheduling techniques, resource allocation, and balancing constraints.
Risk Management in Projects: Identifying, analyzing, and addressing project risks.
Budgeting and Financial Planning: Estimating costs, tracking expenditures, and maintaining financial control.
Monitoring and Controlling Projects: Key performance indicators, dashboards, and reporting tools.
Closing Projects: Lessons learned, documentation, and handover procedures.
Relevance: Participants will learn to create structured Programme or Project Management Plans, enhancing their ability to lead initiatives successfully, optimize resource use, and achieve desired outcomes.
Course Project: Participants will design a Programme or Project Management Plan, applying learned concepts to a real or hypothetical initiative, ensuring alignment of the plans with professional standards.
Dr. Barham is a distinguished academic and professional with expertise in Urban Planning, Sustainable Development, and Public Administration. A Fulbright Scholar, he holds degrees in Management and Economics, Public Administration, and a PhD in Urban and Public Affairs. He served in the Jamaica Defence Force for nine years and has contributed to police oversight and reform, as well as designing performance systems for the Jamaica Constabulary Force. As a lecturer, he taught Project Management, Strategic Management, Public Policy, and Public Administration at the Management Institute for National Development (MIND) for five years.
Following this, he worked as Senior Director Director at the Ministry of Tourism for four years in charge of Planning, Project Management, Monitoring and Evaluation; and Chief Technical Director at the Office of the Cabinet for three years in charge of Performance Management and Evaluation for the entire Government of Jamaica. His interests include urban resilience, disaster management, and sustainable development, reflected in his work on Jamaica’s Solid Waste Master Plan and strategies for innovation in the water sector.
Your Instructor
Dr. Craig Barham
