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Course Schedule

Classroom Sessions:

Date	Venue	Fees
20 - 31 Oct 2025	London - UK	$11,900
19 - 30 Oct 2026	London - UK	$11,900

Course Description

MODULES

This training course is split into two modules:

MODULE I - Planning, Organising & Controlling Projects

MODULE II - Managing and Supervising Projects, Consultants and Contractors

Each module is structured and can be taken as a stand-alone training course; however, delegates will maximise their benefits by taking Module 1 and 2 back-to-back as a 2-week training course.

Course Outline

Module 1: Planning, Organising & Controlling Projects

DAY 1

Reviewing the Fundamentals

Understanding projects: Differences between large/small and simple/complex projects
Current trends in project management: Project management associations and qualifications
Understanding projects: Project complexity factors and categories
Project life cycles & stage gates: Project planning and decision points
Earned value management: Measuring project performance
Project roles, responsibilities, and boundaries: Work Breakdown Structures and RACI Charts
Key financial concepts: Net Present Value, Internal Rate of Return, and Payback Periods

DAY 2

Initiating and Defining Projects

Initiating projects: Project context and environment
Setting realistic objectives: Defining project scope and deliverables
Goal prioritisation & stakeholder management: Achieving objectives
Developing a project control structure: Defining roles and specifying work packages
Cost breakdown structures: Techniques for making preliminary estimates of time and cost
Using appropriate project planning methods: Applying a structured approach
Initiating risk management: Using qualitative risk analysis techniques

DAY 3

Planning Projects for Results

Building a realistic project plan: Using Gantt charts and activity networks
Using the plan to develop detailed task and resource schedules
Identifying the critical path and setting milestones: Getting buy-in from the key players
Techniques for developing detailed estimates for time and cost: Managing estimating uncertainty
Minimising project timescales: Exploring time-cost options and understanding trade-offs
Managing project risks: Qualitative and quantitative risk management methods and techniques
The importance of continuous evaluation: Maintaining and updating plans and risk registers

DAY 4

Organising, Implementing, and Controlling Projects

The 20-step project management sequence
Managing project resources & communication: Running effective meetings
Running effective change control processes
Managing & controlling project documentation
Project performance tracking, management, and control systems
Using predictive control techniques: Gantt charts, S-curves, and burn-down charts
Project completion: Managing project close-out and hand-over to operations

DAY 5

Project Leadership and Team-Working

Understanding leadership and management: Qualities and skills that enhance results
Working in project teams: Building collaborative working relationships
The role of the leader in building team cohesion and performance: The team development cycle
The keys to effective influence and persuasion: Characteristics of successful leaders
Improving communication, delegation, and motivation skills
Working with senior stakeholders: Creating rapport and understanding, managing expectations
Lean concepts and the learning cycle: Implementing continuous improvement

Module 2: Managing and Supervising Projects, Consultants and Contractors

DAY 6

Project Management in the Construction Industry

Introduction to Construction Management
Stages of Construction Project Management
The role of a Project Manager/Supervisor in Construction Management
Defining and understanding the goals, risks and quality of a project
The major elements of a Construction Project and Safety Management

DAY 7

Scope of Work, Detailed Specifications and Construction Pricing

Defining the detailed requirements and Scope of Work
Understanding and Managing Project Constraints
The absolute importance of collaboration with key stakeholders to determine the actual drawings and specifications
Estimation and Costing techniques
Construction Price and Cost Indices (PCIs)

DAY 8

Procurement, Tendering and Selection

Critical importance of Strategic Procurement Planning
The Bidding and Bid Evaluation Process
Understand Consultants and Contractor Firms’ Pricing Strategies
Value for Money and the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for complex purchases
The Fundamentals of Earned Value Management

DAY 9

Contract Development and Negotiation

Understanding the concept and principle of contract law
Analysis of the Contract requirements
Model Contract Formats – specific for Consultants and Contractors
Contract dispute and responding to a contract breach
The Art of Negotiation and Persuasion

DAY 10

Managing Performance and Decision-Making Skills

Issues in Contract Performance and major causes of change to contracts
Managing Supplier Performance and Expectations
Service Level Agreements, developing and managing Key Performance Indicators
Decision Making Theory: Process, Models and Stages
Ability and confidence to make the right decision

Certificates

On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate with eligible Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE) from National Registry of CPE Sponsor and Professional Development Units (PDUs) / Contact Hours from Project Management Institute (PMI^®), will be awarded to the delegates

Providers and Associations

Endorsed Education Provider

A PMI registered mark

GLOMACS is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.NASBARegistry.org

In Association With

Oxford Management Centre

A GLOMACS - Oxford Management Centre collaboration aimed at providing the best training services and benefits to our valued clients.

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KC Academy

Our collaboration with KC Academy aims to provide the best training services and benefits for our valued clients

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Advanced Project Management Programme