Course Description

This 5-day training program offers a comprehensive approach to aligning project management practices with strategic organizational goals through the lens of value management. Participants will explore how to assess, plan, and execute projects not only for delivery but for maximized stakeholder value. The course introduces techniques for value engineering, benefits realization, and integrating strategic priorities into project portfolios. Using real-world case studies and interactive workshops, participants will learn to deliver high-impact projects that contribute directly to organizational success.

Course Objectives

Upon the successful completion of this course, each participant will be able to:

  • Understand the principles of project and strategic value management
  • Align project objectives with organizational strategy and stakeholder expectations
  • Apply value management and value engineering techniques throughout the project lifecycle
  • Identify, measure, and track project benefits and value realization
  • Develop a value-focused project selection and prioritization framework
  • Implement tools to assess project performance beyond time, cost, and scope
  • Foster a value-oriented culture within project teams and organizations
  • Use case studies and workshops to apply concepts in real-world scenarios

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for Project Managers and Program Managers, Strategic Planners, Portfolio Managers, Value Engineers, Business Analysts, PMO Leaders, Senior Executives and Department Heads or Anyone involved in project delivery or business transformation.

Course Agenda

Day 1

Registration, Welcome & Introduction

Pre-Test

Introduction to Value and Strategic Alignment

  • Defining project and strategic value
  • Project management vs. value management
  • Linking projects to strategic business objectives
  • Stakeholder needs and value expectations
  • The role of governance in value alignment

Day 2

Value Management Framework and Tools

  • Overview of value management methodology (VM Study Phases)
  • Function analysis and FAST diagrams
  • Cost-value analysis and value matrices
  • Identifying high-value opportunities and eliminating waste
  • Tools for value-based decision making

Day 3

Value Engineering and Benefits Realization

  • Value engineering principles and applications
  • Techniques for idea generation and evaluation
  • Integrating value engineering in the project lifecycle
  • Benefits management and benefits mapping
  • Key performance indicators (KPIs) for value tracking

Day 4

Portfolio Value Optimization and Risk

  • Project selection and prioritization based on strategic value
  • Balancing portfolios for risk, return, and alignment
  • Value-based risk assessment
  • Scenario planning and sensitivity analysis
  • Developing value-based business cases

Day 5

Implementation and Strategic Integration

  • Embedding value management into organizational processes
  • Leading change through value-driven leadership
  • Creating a culture of value ownership

Post-Test

End of the Course

Assessment Methodology

All courses conducted by EdTech will begin with a Pre-evaluation and end with a Post-evaluation. The instructor will evaluate the knowledge and skills of the participants according to the feedback given by participants. This will help to recognize the benefits and the level of knowledge gained by participants through the course.

Training Methodology

Facilitated by a highly qualified specialist, who has extensive knowledge and experience; this program will be conducted using extensively interactive methods, encouraging participants to share their own experiences and apply the program material to real-life work situations in order to stimulate group discussions and improve the efficiency of the subject coverage.

Percentages of the total course hour classification are:

  • ​40% Theoretical lectures, Concepts and approach
  • 20% Motivation to develop individual skill and Techniques
  • 20% Case Studies and Practical Exercises
  • 20% Topic General Discussions and interaction

Course Manual

Participants will be provided with comprehensive presentation material as reference manual. This presentation material is a compilation of core valuable information, references, presentation methods and inspiring reading which will be used as a part of the material guide.

Course Certificate

At the completion of the course, all participants who successfully accomplished the required contact hours will receive an EdTech Training Participation Certificate as a testimony to their commitment to professional development and further education.

Why Edtech ?

  • Industry Experienced; Internationally Qualified Trainers
  • Hands-on Practical Sessions & Assignments
  • Intensive Study materials
  • Flexible Schedules
  • Realistic training methodology
  • High-Quality Training in Affordable Course Fees
  • Achievement Certificate, as approved by the Ministry of Education (Abu Dhabi Center for Technical and Vocational Education Training - ACTVET), HABC, AWS, IAOSHE, SHRM, etc.