Project Management - Advanced

3-day (24 hours) classroom course

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, in IATA’s Project Management – Advanced course, 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.

Course code: GMC022VEEN03

Course format

• This classroom course provides 3 days (24 hours) of instruction delivered by an official IATA Instructor.
• Take this course at an IATA Training Center, Regional Training Partner, or on-demand as in-house training.
• 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

• When you click the Register button, you will be directed to log in to your Training Account.
• Register early and save up to 25% at our Training Centers! Please read the Terms and Conditions for the early bird discount.

In-house training

To arrange in-house training for your company, please complete the in-house training request form or contact the Training Specialist in your region.

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

The key topics that are covered during this course include:

• 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
• Q&A sessions
• Exercises
• Assessment


 

This course is recommended for:

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

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.