Project Management – Integrated Vision

Studies conducted by the Project Management Institute (PMI) have shown a clear correlation between an organization’s knowledge of project, program and portfolio management and its ability to successfully implement its strategy. Given this reality, incorporating a project management perspective within organizations becomes essential to provide structured solutions in project execution, effectively supporting the achievement of strategic plans and the realization of benefits. Project Management – Integrated Vision offers a comprehensive view of the knowledge, techniques and tools required for effective project management.

OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE

General Objective

To present the key concepts, techniques and tools of project management, as well as the relationships between its processes, based on the principles of the Project Management Institute (PMI) and generally accepted best practices. It also contributes to promote the development of a common language that improves communication among those involved in the project.

Specific Objectives

To present concepts, definitions, techniques and tools for effective project management.
Understand the differences between project work and operational work, and between project management and operations management.
Understand predictive and adaptive approaches as key elements for the development of project deliverables.
Learn the basic concepts of project definition, planning and control.
Understand the impact of human resources and communications on the success of the project and know its fundamental concepts and techniques.

TO WHOM IT IS ADDRESSED

This course is designed for people who wish to acquire or expand their knowledge in project management. It is especially oriented to Project Managers, Construction Inspectors, Portfolio Managers, Project Team Members, PMO professionals, Project Managers, Quality Managers, Decision Makers and Leaders of design, innovation or marketing projects. It is also valuable for consultants, managers, entrepreneurs and executives interested in leading projects.

Duration and Methodology

The program consists of twenty-four (24) hours of lectures and practical exercises.

Includes: Study guide (books not included).

Content of the Project Management course

1 Module 1

Introduction: Positioning of Project Management within the organization. The importance of execution. Understanding Portfolios, Programs and Projects.

Theoretical Foundations: Origins and evolution of project management. Definition and characteristics of a project. Evaluation of the success of the project: delivered value that justifies the effort and cost. Project objectives. The Project Environment: Enterprise Environmental Factors (EEFs) and Organizational Process Assets (OPAs).

Assignment: Define the project objective and develop the Project Scope Statement for a selected project.

Module 2

The Conceptual Model of Project Management: Expectations and competencies of the team. Power and influence of the Project Manager. Trends in project execution. The PMI® Conceptual Model. The Project Management Mindset. Project Principles: Application of the six principles, especially Integrating Sustainability in All Project Areas. Structure: Project Boundaries. Reinterpretation of the Process Groups as the five Focus Areas. Introduction to the seven Performance Domains of Project Management.

Introduction to Agile Thinking and Scrum: The Agile Manifesto. Definition of Agile. Iterative and incremental development approaches. Scrum framework.

Key Success Factors.

Module 3

Governance Performance Domain: Framework, roles and processes to optimize value delivery. Processes: Initiating the Project or Phase. Develop Project Charter. Integrate and Align Project Plans to create a unified Project Management Plan. Procurement and Change: Plan Procurement Strategy (make vs. buy decisions). Evaluate and Implement Change through integrated change control. Assignment: Define your project execution strategy.

Module 4

Scope Performance Domain: Ensure that the project includes all required work and no unnecessary work. Processes: Plan Scope Management. Gather and Analyze Requirements. Define the Scope. Artifacts: Project Scope Statement and User Story. Structure: Develop the Scope Structure. Understanding Project Life Cycles and Phases. The Work Breakdown Structure (WBS/WBS) and the Product Backlog.

Assignment: Develop WBS/WBS for your project

Module 5

Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Projects: Definitions and the role of AI in the context of projects. Generative AI (GenIA). Prompts Engineering: Structuring prompts for project tasks (Automation, Assistance, Augmentation). Ethics and Responsibility: Addressing bias, privacy and responsibility in the use of AI.

Assignment: Apply AI to review project artifacts developed to date.

Module 6

Financial Performance Domain: Processes related to the allocation of monetary resources and financial performance. Processes: Financial Management Plan. Cash Flows and Cost Estimating. Estimating: Types of estimates. The cost estimation process. Relative Estimating. Resource Estimating. Budgeting: Cost vs. Price. Revenue and cost forecasting. Reserve Management (Contingency Reserves vs. Management Reserves). The financial progress profile. Control: Monitoring and Controlling Finances. Introduction to Earned Value Management (EVM/EVM) concepts.

Assignment: Solve the case study “Pilot Rebuild Project”.

Module of 7

Schedule Performance Domain: Plan how and when the project will deliver its products. Definitions and Processes: Plan Schedule Management. Define Activities. Estimate Resources. Estimate Duration of Activities. Develop the Schedule. Network Logic, PERT and Critical Path Method (CPM). Visual Elements: Gantt Diagrams and the S-Curve. Monitor and Control the Schedule.

Assignment: Construct and solve the logic network and S-Curve for the project “Alembic Installation No. 1”.

Module of 8

Risk Performance Domain: Proactive management to build project resilience. Concepts: Definition of Risk (Threats and Opportunities) vs. Problems. Key Concepts: Uncertainty, Complexity and Ambiguity. Project Resilience. Risk Appetite and Risk Thresholds. Risk Management Process: Plan Risk Management and Identify Risks. Perform Risk Analysis (Qualitative and Quantitative). Plan Risk Responses. Risk Implementation, Monitoring and Control.

Assignment: Identify and perform a Qualitative Risk Analysis on 5 risks of your project.

Module of 8

The Human Factor in Projects: Resource Performance Domain: Planning and effective utilization of human, physical and virtual resources. Processes: Resource Management Planning. Estimate Resources. Acquire Resources. Leading the Team. Understanding the impact of multitasking and the Theory of Constraints. Stakeholder Performance Domain: Address stakeholder engagement and alignment. Processes: Identify Stakeholders. Plan, Manage and Monitor Stakeholder Engagement. Communication strategies to maintain alignment

Program at a glance

Format

Online

Program duration

24 hours

Cost of the course

725 $

Schedule

Tuesdays: 6 pm – 9 pm
Satudays: 9 am – 12 pm

Certification Preparation Course

“Non-credit vocational training programs designed for professional development and job skills strengthening purposes.”

“These programs do not constitute academic programs leading to university degrees and are not intended to grant professional licenses.”

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Meet Your Tutors

Howard A. Gilly C.

Bilingual (English and Spanish) Senior Program & Project Manager, +40 years of experience in EPC | EPCM contracts and multidisciplinary projects across Oil & Gas, Telecommunications, Infrastructure, and Energy. Specialist in Procurement & Supply Chain and Contract Administration. Claims management, cost, and schedule control. Commissioning, testing, start-up, and project handover.

Francisco Rafael Fermin Dellan

PMP®-certified Project Management professional with over 45 years of industry experience and more than 25 years as a university-level instructor. International facilitator specializing in PMP® preparation, Agile methodologies, and practical project management education across the United States and Latin America.

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