This specialized course offers a comprehensive exploration of project life cycles, focusing on both standard project management frameworks and their adaptation within professional services environments. Participants will gain invaluable insights into the distinct phases, approaches, and nuances of managing projects within professional services contexts, from initiation to post-project evaluation. This course is designed for professionals to understand how project management principles are adapted and applied. Participants will gain practical knowledge to effectively navigate and manage projects from inception to evaluation within professional services environments.
Course Objectives:
– Equip participants with a detailed understanding of project life cycles, both standard and within professional services contexts.
– Illustrate the phases and components inherent in professional services project management.
– Highlight the differences between standard project life cycles and those specific to professional services.
– Emphasize the importance of project close-out, handover, post-project evaluation, and continuous improvement practices.
– Provide practical insights into executing successful projects within professional services industries.
Curriculum
- 2 Sections
- 8 Lessons
- 2 Days
- Resources and Readings8
- 1.1Understanding the project life cycle
- 1.2The project life cycle phases
- 1.3Understanding the professional services project life cycle
- 1.4The professional services life cycle vs. the standard project life cycle
- 1.5Professional services project life cycle phases
- 1.6Project close-out and handover
- 1.7The post-project evaluation and review
- 1.8Things to consider when executing a project
- Assessments1
