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Course Description

This program provides a comprehensive understanding of project management at the executive level, aligned with the IPMA Project Director competency framework. The course covers strategic project governance, leadership, risk and stakeholder management, portfolio oversight, program management, and performance measurement. Participants learn how to lead complex projects and programs, make strategic decisions, and ensure alignment with organizational objectives, preparing them for senior project leadership responsibilities in multi-project environments.

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the responsibilities and competencies of a project director.
  • Apply strategic governance and portfolio management principles.
  • Lead complex projects, programs, and multi-project environments.
  • Manage stakeholders, risks, and resources effectively.
  • Align project outcomes with organizational strategy and value creation.

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for senior project managers, program managers, portfolio managers, project directors, executives responsible for strategic initiatives, and professionals aspiring to lead large-scale project portfolios.

Course Agenda

Registration

Welcome & Introduction

Pre-Test

Day 1: Strategic Project Leadership

  • Role and responsibilities of a project director
  • Leadership vs management in project environments
  • Organizational strategy alignment
  • Project governance structures
  • Competency requirements and IPMA framework overview

Day 2: Portfolio & Program Management

  • Multi-project management and portfolio principles
  • Program and project integration
  • Prioritization and resource allocation
  • Performance measurement across projects
  • Strategic decision-making tools
Day 3: Risk, Quality & Stakeholder Management

  • Strategic risk management for project portfolios
  • Quality assurance and control at program level
  • Stakeholder mapping, engagement, and communication
  • Governance and compliance oversight
Day 4: Financial & Resource Oversight

  • Budgeting, financial oversight, and cost control for portfolios
  • Resource management across projects
  • Contract, vendor, and procurement governance
  • Managing interdependencies and complexity
Day 5: Performance, Sustainability & Strategic Review

  • Monitoring KPIs and project benefits realization
  • Sustainability and organizational impact
  • Continuous improvement and lessons learned
  • Leading project organizations through change
  • Program review and key takeaways

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.