Project Management - Advanced (18 PDUs, Classroom, 3 days)

About

Fast-paced industries like the aviation industry need managers and leaders that can use and apply the concepts, methods and tools of project management to execute their organizations’ strategic initiatives efficiently, effectively and reliably. Using a real-life large-scale strategic project, you will learn how to assess your organization's project complexities, select and apply the optimum management and governance framework to lead your team to successfully deliver your organization’s strategic projects.

This course is available at IATA Training Centers and Regional Training Partner locations, and on-demand as in-house training.

Course code: TAPH-38

Course format

• This classroom course provides 3 days (24 hours) of instruction delivered by an official IATA Instructor.
• Student performance will be based on an assessment

Prerequisites

• Participants should have completed the IATA Project Management Essentials course
• Recommended level is Advanced
• The recommended level of language proficiency is ICAO Operational Level 4 for courses in English or the equivalent level for other languages.

How to register

• To attend a class scheduled at one of our training centers: Register early and save up to 20%! Please read the Terms for the early bird discount. The discount will be calculated at the time of payment.
• To arrange in-house training for your company: Complete the in-house training request form or contact the salesperson in your region.

What you will learn

Upon completion of this course you will be able to:

• Analyze the complexity of your projects
• Select appropriate management strategies
• Define a sturdy governance structure to lead your projects
• Embed a project stakeholder management strategy
• Develop a detailed project plan
• Embed a risk and change control management strategy
• Improve and transfer efficient conflict management approaches
• Define key change success factors contributing to project success

Course content

• Identification and root cause analysis of failures in large scale strategic projects
• Identification of project and stakeholder relationship complexities
• Assessment and management of relationships between change and project risks and how to capitalize on opportunities to meet business objectives
• Change management methodologies that fit your organizations culture
• Conflict management approach adapted to the specific profiles and situations of stakeholders
• Dealing with power, people and politics

Activities

• Case study analysis

Who should attend

This course is recommended for:

• Mid to Senior Project Managers
• Anyone who needs to perform strategic project management activities

Certificate awarded

An IATA Certificate of Completion is awarded to participants obtaining a grade of 70% or higher on all exercises and exams. A special distinction is awarded to participants obtaining a grade of 90% or higher.

This course counts as 18 PDUs, helping you earn or maintain your PMI credential.

Additional content

IATA has been reviewed and approved as a provider of project management training by the Project Management Institute (PMI).
The PMI Registered Education Provider logo is a registered mark of the Project Management Institute, Inc.