Project Management Fundamentals in Engineering Projects
- Understand what an engineering Project is and what principles and methods you could use.
- Learn how to plan, manage and close out a project using best practise Project Management methodology and framework as a guide.
Overview
This engineering-focused Project Management course provides a practical introduction to the tools, techniques and best practices used to plan, manage and deliver projects successfully. Covering the full project lifecycle, it equips learners with the knowledge to manage scope, cost, schedule, resources and risk within engineering projects.
Who should attend
This course is designed for project managers and project engineers working on engineering projects, engineers transitioning into project delivery or support roles, and graduates or trainees seeking to understand how engineering projects are planned and managed.
Course Content
Our Project Management training course is designed to introduce you to the fundamental principles used in Project Management for engineering projects. It is ideal for project managers, project engineers, engineers, project support staff or anyone who wants to learn more about how a project is planned and managed throughout the whole lifecycle.
Engineering Focus: Unlike generic PM courses, this training is specifically designed for engineering projects, addressing the unique challenges and requirements of this field.
The course includes industry-specific methodologies and best practices, ensuring that the knowledge you gain is directly applicable to your work so you can understand how to plan, manage and control your own project.
You will be provided with an overview of the tools, terminology and techniques involved in effective project management. It covers the entire project lifecycle, from initiation to closeout, and includes best practices for planning, executing and controlling projects successfully.
Who Should Attend
Location
Course Syllabus
Day 1
During this course, you will learn:
- Project management basics
- What is a project?
- Project Execution Models
- Roles and responsibilities
- Roles
- Governance
- Project initiation and planning
- Charter
- Business case and scope of work
- Project Execution Plan
- Cost
- Estimating methods
- Time
- Scheduling
- Work Breakdown Structure
- Critical path
- Gantt chart
- Resources
- Resource histogram
- S-curve
- Milestones
- Risk Management
- Risk management
- Communication and other plans
- Executing, monitoring and controlling
- Carrying out your project
- Reporting and change control
- Project handover and closeout
- Handover
- Evaluation and review
Additional Information
Trainer Bio
Matthew is a Chartered Mechanical Engineer with international experience across energy, utilities, manufacturing and process industries. He has progressed through technical, supervisory and leadership roles in maintenance, asset management and project management and is recognised for making complex concepts clear and practical.
He has delivered training to engineers, technicians, and managers, supporting companies in developing asset management and maintenance strategies aligned with ISO 55001. Matthew has also led improvement projects across oil and gas, refining, manufacturing and renewable energy. He is a Fellow of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and a certified PRINCE2 Practitioner in Project Management.
