Gain the tools and techniques to design effective project plans that align with strategy, meet stakeholder needs, and adapt to change. This course covers practical planning methods, contingency strategies, and life cycle approaches to help you deliver successful outcomes every time.
$146 excl. GST
Est. learning time: 3 hours
Access time: 90 days
Self-paced
At the beginning of a project, your responsibilities as a project leader will largely revolve around designing a plan that aligns with your organisation's corporate strategy while providing fully functional deliverables that meet your stakeholders' needs. But project planning is not a one-time event: it occurs throughout a project's life cycle, so you need to remain prepared to make changes and have contingency plans in place to address unexpected situations.
This self-paced, fully online course will introduce you to the tools, techniques, and strategies you can use to develop successful projects and release plans. These tools and strategies can guide you in your efforts to create a just-in-time methodology that will complement your organisation's strategic and tactical plans and enhance your product life cycle planning in the most efficient way possible.
- Describe the importance of strategic and sustainable planning
- Explain the need for just-in-time planning
- Differentiate between portfolios, programs, and projects
- Consider the needs of stakeholders in your planning and project design
- Recognise the necessity of tailoring your plans
- Recite the stages of the Waterfall project life cycle and Agile development cycle
- Recognise the components of a project plan, product backlog, and product roadmap
- Describe the characteristics of a contingency plan and potential contingency planning strategies
- Utilise adaptive tools and techniques for successful planning
- Discuss the need for ongoing maintenance and operations
- Explain how to capture lessons learned through reviews and retrospectives
Our courses are delivered through an intuitive, learner-friendly online platform designed with professionals in mind. Key features include:
- Designed for adult learners with engaging, practical content
- ADA compliant to ensure accessibility for all learners
- Customisable appearance so learners can adjust their view preferences
- Course search and progress tracking for easy navigation and completion monitoring
- Interactive tools such as games, flashcards, case studies, and knowledge checks
- Instructional videos and expert support to bring concepts to life and answer your questions
- Course feedback opportunities to continually enhance the learning experience
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- 3 ATD CI Credits
- 3 HRCI Credits
- 0.30 IACET CEU Credits
- 3 SHRM Credits
- 3 PMI PDUs:
- 0.50 Business Acumen PDUs
- 1.50 Power Skills PDUs
- 1 Ways of Working PDUs
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Who should attend?
This course is ideal for project managers, team leaders, and aspiring leaders who want to strengthen their project planning and design skills. It’s also valuable for:
- Professionals responsible for aligning projects with organisational strategy
- Leaders managing complex or multi-phase projects
- Project practitioners seeking to improve contingency planning and adaptability
- Anyone involved in developing project roadmaps, backlogs, or release plans
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