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Training: Project management in practice

Ref. GPROJET
Duration:
2
 jours
Exam:
Not certifying
Level:
Fondamental

Project Management through Practice Training

The success of a project relies on a clear method, solid organization, and regular practice. This hands-on project management course helps you acquire the essential foundations and put them into practice. It combines theoretical concepts with practical exercises to strengthen your skills effectively.

Gaining the fundamentals to manage projects better

The distinctive feature of this course is its practice-oriented approach. Each participant explores the key stages of project management through real-life case studies. You will have the opportunity to immediately apply the principles covered in class. The trainer provides a realistic case study, but you may also bring a project from your own professional activity. This method gives real context to the concepts studied and makes them easier to master.

Participant Profiles

  • Junior or experienced project managers
  • Managers and team leaders
  • Consultants and project coordinators
  • Professionals transitioning to project management

Objectives

  • Identify the key themes of project management
  • Carry out project activities and processes
  • Adapt methods to the context
  • Define requirements and deliverables
  • Plan steps and organize delivery
  • Anticipate risks and solve problems
  • Manage changes and their impacts
  • Monitor progress and report effectively

Prerequisites

  • No prerequisites

Course Content

Module 1: Introduction

  • Definitions (project, project management)
  • Types of approach to a project (predictive [planned, waterfall] or adaptive [Agile])
  • Basic activities and processes for a project manager

Module 2: Why this project?

  • Justification of a project
  • Deliverable, result, value

Module 3: Who is involved in this project?

  • Definition of a stakeholder
  • Categories of stakeholders
  • Roles and responsibilities in a project

Module 4: What do we need to deliver?

  • What is quality?
  • Define needs and requirements
  • Define deliverables

Module 5: How and when to deliver?

  • What is the best way to deliver the product?
  • The basics of planning (including some useful techniques)

Module 6: Predict or react?

  • Definitions (risk, problem, category)
  • Be proactive

Module 7: How to manage changes in a project?

  • Definition (change)
  • Change management steps

Module 8: How to monitor and report on the status of a project?

  • Dimensions to be checked
  • Some useful techniques
  • What to report on project control?

Module Unit 9 (optional): What are my responsibilities?

  • Define the job description of a project manager

Documentation

  • Official digital courseware included

Lab / Exercises

  • Module 1: Go together through the main activities a project manager must carry out and control
  • Module 2: Define the reasons and expectations of your project and your product
  • Module 3: Identify, understand, and assign responsibilities to stakeholders
  • Module 4: Define the quality expectations of the final product
  • Module 4: Define the main deliverables and their dependencies
  • Module 5: Develop a plan at the project level (possibly including the budget)
  • Module 6: Define and deal with a few typical risks
  • Module 7: Define and process a few change requests
  • Module 8: Design a status report
  • Module 9 (optional): Define your own project manager’s job description

Complementary Courses

Eligible Funding

ITTA is a partner of a continuing education fund dedicated to temporary workers. This fund can subsidize your training, provided that you are subject to the “Service Provision” collective labor agreement (CCT) and meet certain conditions, including having worked at least 88 hours in the past 12 months.

Additional Information

Why project management training is essential today

Project management plays a central role in all modern organizations. Companies strive to optimize resources and deliver measurable results. Yet, many projects fail due to a lack of methodology, anticipation, or coordination. A project management training provides concrete answers to these challenges. It helps structure the steps, clarify roles, and ensure better control of timelines and costs. By developing a pragmatic approach, it helps transform ideas into tangible results.

The benefits of learning through practice

Theory alone is not enough to progress. Real value lies in the direct application of concepts. This hands-on approach places participants in real-life situations. They go through the key stages of a project, from defining requirements to monitoring progress. By reproducing real scenarios, they build valuable reflexes for their professional activities. Learning project management through practice becomes a testing ground where mistakes turn into lessons and every exercise strengthens understanding.

The skills developed throughout the training

A project manager must be able to handle several dimensions simultaneously. This training covers a wide range of skills adaptable to any context. Participants learn to identify stakeholders, understand their expectations, and organize responsibilities. They discover how to define clear and measurable deliverables. They are also introduced to planning techniques and progress tracking methods. Finally, they strengthen their ability to anticipate risks and manage changes. These transversal skills can be applied in any industry.

The role of the project manager within the organization

The role of the project manager is not limited to task coordination. He or she is a key contact between teams, management, and external stakeholders. The project manager must align the organization’s strategic goals with operational constraints. This training clarifies that role and highlights the authority and responsibilities involved. With a structured vision, the project manager becomes a central actor in collective success.

Tools and methods for better project control

Project success also depends on the use of suitable tools. The training explores different management methods, whether predictive or agile. It highlights their strengths and limitations in order to choose the right approach for each context. Participants discover simple planning and evaluation techniques. They also learn how to use indicators to measure progress. The goal is to provide them with a practical toolbox to manage projects more confidently and accurately.

The added value for organizations

Investing in project management training brings not only individual benefits but also organizational ones. Better trained teams collaborate more effectively and reduce losses caused by delays or unclear processes. Decisions become more informed and resources are better allocated. By integrating this approach into their culture, organizations boost their capacity for innovation and competitiveness.

FAQ

What are the main benefits of this training?
It provides a structured methodology, strengthens practical skills, and helps adapt projects more effectively to real-world situations.

Is this training only for project managers?
No. It is also designed for managers, team leaders, or anyone who needs to manage a project occasionally or across departments.

What types of projects can benefit from this approach?
The methodology applies to various projects: IT, organizational, commercial, or human resources. It can be adapted to any context.

Do I need to master a specific method like Agile or Prince2?
No prior knowledge is required. The training introduces the fundamentals and offers hands-on practice accessible to all levels.

How does this training improve communication within a project?
By clarifying roles and responsibilities, it facilitates dialogue between stakeholders and improves understanding of expectations.

What tools will be used during the course?
The trainer provides simple models, planning techniques, and practical exercises. The aim is to deliver tools directly usable in daily work.

How quickly can results be observed after the training?
Benefits appear as soon as participants apply the methods to a real project. They immediately have practical techniques to implement.

Prix de l'inscription
CHF 1'700.-
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  • Practical exercises
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