This program aims to provide a holistic view of Project Management, that would not only cover modern tools & techniques, but also topics such as project governance, change management, financial aspects, project audit, and project performance assessment as well.
In todays world of business, scale and the ability to successfully manage business projects are critical skills for the sustained profitability and existence of organizations. Moreover, most members of organizations are involved in project-related activities in some way or the other.
With the greater dynamism and complexity of business & macro-environment, project management skills and knowledge have become a requisite across different levels of the organizational structure.
Unlike most other programs that take a narrow view of project management, this program covers issues relating to the operational, financial, stakeholder,
change management, strategic,
and legal aspects of project management to develop a holistic approach for the evaluation and management of Business & IT Projects.
Module 1: Foundational Concepts & Applications of Project Management
What the program is all about
Unique Challenges in the Project Management Environment
Stakeholder Analysis & Management
Developing a Project Charter
Tools and Steps in Project Planning
Introduction to Project Management Frameworks (PMBoK, Agile,etc.)
Project Management Techniques – CPM, PERT, Critical Chain Project Management
Project Scope Assessment & Work Breakdown Structures
Project Management Simulation Exercise – Scope, Resources, and Scheduling
Module 2: Project Modelling and Management with Applications in MS-Project
An Introduction to MS-Project
Interpreting the Output of an MS-Project Report
Technical Scheduling & Resource Scheduling
Resource Levelling
Tracking and Monitoring Project Progress
Module 3: Financial Decision Making in Projects
Application of Financial Techniques for Project Evaluation (NPV, IRR, Payback Period, etc.)
Project Cost Estimation
Project Budget Management and Cost Control
Scenario Planning and Scenario Management in Projects
Earned Value Analysis & Management
Value Engineering & Cost Rationalization in Projects
Project Recovery & Financial Turnaround
Module 4: Managing Vendors, Procurement, and Contracts
Business Law Concepts for the Indian Project Management Scenario
Understanding key provisions in project contracts
Project Procurement Strategy & Managing Project Vendors
An overview of forensic schedule analysis for delayed projects
Module 5: Managing IT Projects
Software Development Lifecycle & IT Project Management
Managing Scope and Deliverables in IT Projects
Resource Management in IT Projects
IT Project Management Methodologies
The Agile Approach to IT Project Management
Project Cost Estimation in IT Projects
Making Technology Choices
The IT Project Ecosystem – Managing Vendors, Partners, and Outsourcing
Module 6: Managing People in Projects
Manpower Planning & Staffing in Projects
Managing Project Teams
Managing Change in Projects
Industrial Relations & Labor Laws for Project Teams
Evaluating Project Team Performance
Module 7: Risk Assessment & Management Workshop
Project Risk Assessment Framework
Identification of Project Risk Factors
Project Success Factors & Project Risk
Risk Impact Analysis and Risk Prioritization
Developing Risk Response Strategies & Risk Management Plan
Risk Governance & Monitoring
The Project Risk Register
Module 8: Program & Project Portfolio Management
Developing and Managing PMO Charters
Mapping Business Strategy with Project Portfolio Management
Project Portfolio Performance & Governance
Managing Program Risks & Benefits
Program Lifecycle Management & Governance
Module 9: Managing Megaprojects
Stages of Megaproject Management
Stakeholder Analysis & Management in Megaprojects
Systems Thinking, Complexity and Megaproject Design
Special Issues in Managing Megaproject Implementation & Delivery
Governance of Megaprojects
The program is designed to be industry-agnostic and covers the common aspects of project management across various industries. This program is designed to be suitable for:
Senior professionals like Project Managers, PMO Managers, Planners, Directors, Engineers, Operation Heads, CXOs, etc. who may be associated with one or more facets of project or program management.
Managers and Leaders who are responsible for managing large, complex, multi-locational and/or business-critical projects
Working executives in charge of managing, executing, and delivering projects in IT or Non-IT domains
Project team members who have proven experience in project execution and now aspiring to move into project management roles
The primary method of instruction will be through LIVE lectures that will be beamed online via Internet to student desktops/laptops or classrooms.
Live, in-person lectures shall be delivered during the campus component.
The pedagogy will comprise lectures by XLRI faculty, sessions by industry collaborators, hands on exposure to project simulations and tools and workshop
sessions
. Concepts will be explained using examples drawn from the real life and will cover current trends and market practices.
Access to learning aids, reference materials, assessments, case studies, projects, and assignments, as appropriate, shall be shared through the online learning portal. Throughout the duration of the program, students will have the flexibility to reach out to the professors in real-time during the class or offline via email to raise questions and clear doubts.
There are periodic evaluations built in throughout the duration of the program. These may be in the form of a quiz, assignment, project, case studies, or other objective/subjective assessments
A separate project shall be provided for the purpose of evaluating eligibility in meeting the qualifying criteria
The institute shall set the papers for examinations and evaluations shall be done by the institute at its own cost. The faculty members teaching their respective courses will choose the method of evaluation most appropriate to the material
Each module will have an evaluation component designed by the respective faculty. The mode of evaluation may contain case analysis, quizzes, class participation, individual or group projects
Sunday
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
by XLRI
Certification of Completion:
70% attendance plus successful completion of project and assessment components
Certificate of Participation:
50% attendance plus successful completion of project and assessment components
The program covers a holistic blend of cross-functional concepts and tools required by Project Managers that are delivered with live, hands-on application using software tools such as MS-Project, JIRA, MS-Excel, case studies, exercises, and simulations.
MS- Project Lifetime License.
The program also maintains a healthy blend of inputs from the highly reputed faculty of XLRI and industry experts.
36hrs Live Virtual Training for PMP Exam Preparation. Access to PMI Certified PMP Exam Prep Course Material, Earn 35 PDUs
2 days Campus Immersion at XLRI Delhi Campus
Recognized certification from the premier management school in India
Executive Alumni membership of XLRI present globally
Executive Alumni Status: Yes
Optional Executive Alumni Membership on being eligible for certificate of completion as per the rules of XLRI.
This program aims to provide a holistic view of Project Management, that would not only cover modern tools & techniques, but also topics such as project governance, change management, financial aspects, project audit, and project performance assessment as well.
