Course description

MODULE 1: Business value and preliminary study 
The learning focuses on mastering the initial phases of a project. These phases are intended to estimate the scope and requirements raised by the work encompassed by the project and the value of the effects achieved when the project reaches its goal. This includes training the ability to produce a task description, stakeholder analyses and current situation analysis. The learning also includes leadership training such as team-building and communication skills. 

MODULE 2: Project control and implementation
The learning focuses on developing the ability to plan, control and manage the implementation of a project. As well as producing and executing a planning process, this includes the ability to foresee the problems and risks that a project may be expected to face. This also includes training the ability to handle changes in customers’ requirements and needs, as well as competition and changes in the world around us. The course also trains the ability to handle various conflicts of interest and conflicting goals in the role of project manager and to balance the priorities and drivers of different stakeholders within and outside the project.  

MODULE 3: Planning a corporate project
The learning focuses on working independently in a group to design and plan for a business or process development project.  The project work is done for an external client which has a relevant assignment aimed at achieving a desirable business benefit within some part of the company.  

Scope: 
The course covers approximentely 400 hours of which approximentely 100 hours are teacher-led. The remainder includes time for private study (recommended time or more) and examinations.