Project Management for Government — Executive Core Program

20 weeks

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Project Management for Government — Executive Core Program

Executive program for Directors General, Directors, Department Heads, project managers, PMO leaders and senior government officials.

This comprehensive program covers the full government project lifecycle plus advanced project management approaches including PMP preparation, PRINCE2, Agile, government PMO management, infrastructure PMO, portfolio management, mega-projects and public investment projects.

Program objectives

Improve government project planning and delivery discipline.
Control scope, schedule, cost, quality, procurement and risk.
Strengthen project governance, reporting and executive decision-making.
Improve infrastructure and public investment project delivery.
Develop PMO, portfolio and mega-project management capability.
Apply predictive, PRINCE2 and agile/hybrid approaches appropriately.
Connect project outputs with public outcomes and benefits.

Structure

20 sections × 10 lessons = 200 executive lessons. Each section includes executive foundations, governance, lifecycle tools, practical management methods, a government case study, detailed solution and 90-day action plan.

Jurisdictional note: project approvals, public investment rules, procurement requirements and delegated authorities differ by country. Apply the relevant national framework.

Curriculum

20 Sections
200 Lessons
20 weeks

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Government Project Management
Executive management of government projects from mandate and business case through delivery, accountability, benefits realization and closure.
10
- 1.1
  1.1 Executive Foundations and Public Value
  60 Minutes
- 1.2
  1.2 Governance, Roles and Project Organization
  60 Minutes
- 1.3
  1.3 Project Lifecycle and Delivery Method
  60 Minutes
- 1.4
  1.4 Planning, Baselines and Integrated Project Management Plan
  60 Minutes
- 1.5
  1.5 Execution, Coordination and Stakeholder Management
  60 Minutes
- 1.6
  1.6 Monitoring, Change Control and Recovery
  60 Minutes
- 1.7
  1.7 Risk, Quality, Cost and Schedule Assurance
  60 Minutes
- 1.8
  1.8 Government Case Study: Project Failure
  60 Minutes
- 1.9
  1.9 Case Solution: Executive Project Recovery Plan
  60 Minutes
- 1.10
  1.10 Implementation Toolkit, Dashboard and 90-Day Action Plan
  60 Minutes
Project Planning
Building integrated government project plans covering objectives, deliverables, resources, governance, dependencies, assumptions and milestones.
10
- 2.1
  2.1 Executive Foundations and Public Value
  60 Minutes
- 2.2
  2.2 Governance, Roles and Project Organization
  60 Minutes
- 2.3
  2.3 Project Lifecycle and Delivery Method
  60 Minutes
- 2.4
  2.4 Planning, Baselines and Integrated Project Management Plan
  60 Minutes
- 2.5
  2.5 Execution, Coordination and Stakeholder Management
  60 Minutes
- 2.6
  2.6 Monitoring, Change Control and Recovery
  60 Minutes
- 2.7
  2.7 Risk, Quality, Cost and Schedule Assurance
  60 Minutes
- 2.8
  2.8 Government Case Study: Project Failure
  60 Minutes
- 2.9
  2.9 Case Solution: Executive Project Recovery Plan
  60 Minutes
- 2.10
  2.10 Implementation Toolkit, Dashboard and 90-Day Action Plan
  60 Minutes
Project Scope Management
Defining, validating and controlling project scope so government projects deliver agreed public outputs without uncontrolled scope creep.
10
- 3.1
  3.1 Executive Foundations and Public Value
  60 Minutes
- 3.2
  3.2 Governance, Roles and Project Organization
  60 Minutes
- 3.3
  3.3 Project Lifecycle and Delivery Method
  60 Minutes
- 3.4
  3.4 Planning, Baselines and Integrated Project Management Plan
  60 Minutes
- 3.5
  3.5 Execution, Coordination and Stakeholder Management
  60 Minutes
- 3.6
  3.6 Monitoring, Change Control and Recovery
  60 Minutes
- 3.7
  3.7 Risk, Quality, Cost and Schedule Assurance
  60 Minutes
- 3.8
  3.8 Government Case Study: Project Failure
  60 Minutes
- 3.9
  3.9 Case Solution: Executive Project Recovery Plan
  60 Minutes
- 3.10
  3.10 Implementation Toolkit, Dashboard and 90-Day Action Plan
  60 Minutes
Project Scheduling
Developing realistic government project schedules, critical paths, dependencies, milestones, resources and recovery plans.
10
- 4.1
  4.1 Executive Foundations and Public Value
  60 Minutes
- 4.2
  4.2 Governance, Roles and Project Organization
  60 Minutes
- 4.3
  4.3 Project Lifecycle and Delivery Method
  60 Minutes
- 4.4
  4.4 Planning, Baselines and Integrated Project Management Plan
  60 Minutes
- 4.5
  4.5 Execution, Coordination and Stakeholder Management
  60 Minutes
- 4.6
  4.6 Monitoring, Change Control and Recovery
  60 Minutes
- 4.7
  4.7 Risk, Quality, Cost and Schedule Assurance
  60 Minutes
- 4.8
  4.8 Government Case Study: Project Failure
  60 Minutes
- 4.9
  4.9 Case Solution: Executive Project Recovery Plan
  60 Minutes
- 4.10
  4.10 Implementation Toolkit, Dashboard and 90-Day Action Plan
  60 Minutes
Project Cost Management
Planning, estimating, budgeting, forecasting and controlling government project costs throughout the lifecycle.
10
- 5.1
  5.1 Executive Foundations and Public Value
  60 Minutes
- 5.2
  5.2 Governance, Roles and Project Organization
  60 Minutes
- 5.3
  5.3 Project Lifecycle and Delivery Method
  60 Minutes
- 5.4
  5.4 Planning, Baselines and Integrated Project Management Plan
  60 Minutes
- 5.5
  5.5 Execution, Coordination and Stakeholder Management
  60 Minutes
- 5.6
  5.6 Monitoring, Change Control and Recovery
  60 Minutes
- 5.7
  5.7 Risk, Quality, Cost and Schedule Assurance
  60 Minutes
- 5.8
  5.8 Government Case Study: Project Failure
  60 Minutes
- 5.9
  5.9 Case Solution: Executive Project Recovery Plan
  60 Minutes
- 5.10
  5.10 Implementation Toolkit, Dashboard and 90-Day Action Plan
  60 Minutes
Project Risk Management
Identifying, analyzing, responding to and monitoring project risks, opportunities and emerging threats in public-sector projects.
10
- 6.1
  6.1 Executive Foundations and Public Value
  60 Minutes
- 6.2
  6.2 Governance, Roles and Project Organization
  60 Minutes
- 6.3
  6.3 Project Lifecycle and Delivery Method
  60 Minutes
- 6.4
  6.4 Planning, Baselines and Integrated Project Management Plan
  60 Minutes
- 6.5
  6.5 Execution, Coordination and Stakeholder Management
  60 Minutes
- 6.6
  6.6 Monitoring, Change Control and Recovery
  60 Minutes
- 6.7
  6.7 Risk, Quality, Cost and Schedule Assurance
  60 Minutes
- 6.8
  6.8 Government Case Study: Project Failure
  60 Minutes
- 6.9
  6.9 Case Solution: Executive Project Recovery Plan
  60 Minutes
- 6.10
  6.10 Implementation Toolkit, Dashboard and 90-Day Action Plan
  60 Minutes
Project Quality Management
Designing quality standards, assurance, control, acceptance criteria and continuous improvement for government project deliverables.
10
- 7.1
  7.1 Executive Foundations and Public Value
  60 Minutes
- 7.2
  7.2 Governance, Roles and Project Organization
  60 Minutes
- 7.3
  7.3 Project Lifecycle and Delivery Method
  60 Minutes
- 7.4
  7.4 Planning, Baselines and Integrated Project Management Plan
  60 Minutes
- 7.5
  7.5 Execution, Coordination and Stakeholder Management
  60 Minutes
- 7.6
  7.6 Monitoring, Change Control and Recovery
  60 Minutes
- 7.7
  7.7 Risk, Quality, Cost and Schedule Assurance
  60 Minutes
- 7.8
  7.8 Government Case Study: Project Failure
  60 Minutes
- 7.9
  7.9 Case Solution: Executive Project Recovery Plan
  60 Minutes
- 7.10
  7.10 Implementation Toolkit, Dashboard and 90-Day Action Plan
  60 Minutes
Project Procurement
Integrating procurement strategy, tendering, contract administration and supplier performance with project delivery.
10
- 8.1
  8.1 Executive Foundations and Public Value
  60 Minutes
- 8.2
  8.2 Governance, Roles and Project Organization
  60 Minutes
- 8.3
  8.3 Project Lifecycle and Delivery Method
  60 Minutes
- 8.4
  8.4 Planning, Baselines and Integrated Project Management Plan
  60 Minutes
- 8.5
  8.5 Execution, Coordination and Stakeholder Management
  60 Minutes
- 8.6
  8.6 Monitoring, Change Control and Recovery
  60 Minutes
- 8.7
  8.7 Risk, Quality, Cost and Schedule Assurance
  60 Minutes
- 8.8
  8.8 Government Case Study: Project Failure
  60 Minutes
- 8.9
  8.9 Case Solution: Executive Project Recovery Plan
  60 Minutes
- 8.10
  8.10 Implementation Toolkit, Dashboard and 90-Day Action Plan
  60 Minutes
Project Monitoring & Control
Establishing integrated controls for scope, schedule, cost, risk, quality, resources, issues, changes and benefits.
10
- 9.1
  9.1 Executive Foundations and Public Value
  60 Minutes
- 9.2
  9.2 Governance, Roles and Project Organization
  60 Minutes
- 9.3
  9.3 Project Lifecycle and Delivery Method
  60 Minutes
- 9.4
  9.4 Planning, Baselines and Integrated Project Management Plan
  60 Minutes
- 9.5
  9.5 Execution, Coordination and Stakeholder Management
  60 Minutes
- 9.6
  9.6 Monitoring, Change Control and Recovery
  60 Minutes
- 9.7
  9.7 Risk, Quality, Cost and Schedule Assurance
  60 Minutes
- 9.8
  9.8 Government Case Study: Project Failure
  60 Minutes
- 9.9
  9.9 Case Solution: Executive Project Recovery Plan
  60 Minutes
- 9.10
  9.10 Implementation Toolkit, Dashboard and 90-Day Action Plan
  60 Minutes
Project Reporting
Producing executive project reports that communicate status, variance, decisions, risks, dependencies and corrective actions.
10
- 10.1
  10.1 Executive Foundations and Public Value
  60 Minutes
- 10.2
  10.2 Governance, Roles and Project Organization
  60 Minutes
- 10.3
  10.3 Project Lifecycle and Delivery Method
  60 Minutes
- 10.4
  10.4 Planning, Baselines and Integrated Project Management Plan
  60 Minutes
- 10.5
  10.5 Execution, Coordination and Stakeholder Management
  60 Minutes
- 10.6
  10.6 Monitoring, Change Control and Recovery
  60 Minutes
- 10.7
  10.7 Risk, Quality, Cost and Schedule Assurance
  60 Minutes
- 10.8
  10.8 Government Case Study: Project Failure
  60 Minutes
- 10.9
  10.9 Case Solution: Executive Project Recovery Plan
  60 Minutes
- 10.10
  10.10 Implementation Toolkit, Dashboard and 90-Day Action Plan
  60 Minutes
Project Performance Measurement
Measuring project progress and performance using KPIs, milestones, earned value concepts, outcome indicators and dashboards.
10
- 11.1
  11.1 Executive Foundations and Public Value
  60 Minutes
- 11.2
  11.2 Governance, Roles and Project Organization
  60 Minutes
- 11.3
  11.3 Project Lifecycle and Delivery Method
  60 Minutes
- 11.4
  11.4 Planning, Baselines and Integrated Project Management Plan
  60 Minutes
- 11.5
  11.5 Execution, Coordination and Stakeholder Management
  60 Minutes
- 11.6
  11.6 Monitoring, Change Control and Recovery
  60 Minutes
- 11.7
  11.7 Risk, Quality, Cost and Schedule Assurance
  60 Minutes
- 11.8
  11.8 Government Case Study: Project Failure
  60 Minutes
- 11.9
  11.9 Case Solution: Executive Project Recovery Plan
  60 Minutes
- 11.10
  11.10 Implementation Toolkit, Dashboard and 90-Day Action Plan
  60 Minutes
Project Evaluation
Evaluating project feasibility, implementation performance, outputs, outcomes, value for money and lessons learned.
10
- 12.1
  12.1 Executive Foundations and Public Value
  60 Minutes
- 12.2
  12.2 Governance, Roles and Project Organization
  60 Minutes
- 12.3
  12.3 Project Lifecycle and Delivery Method
  60 Minutes
- 12.4
  12.4 Planning, Baselines and Integrated Project Management Plan
  60 Minutes
- 12.5
  12.5 Execution, Coordination and Stakeholder Management
  60 Minutes
- 12.6
  12.6 Monitoring, Change Control and Recovery
  60 Minutes
- 12.7
  12.7 Risk, Quality, Cost and Schedule Assurance
  60 Minutes
- 12.8
  12.8 Government Case Study: Project Failure
  60 Minutes
- 12.9
  12.9 Case Solution: Executive Project Recovery Plan
  60 Minutes
- 12.10
  12.10 Implementation Toolkit, Dashboard and 90-Day Action Plan
  60 Minutes
Project Closure
Closing government projects systematically through acceptance, financial closure, contracts, assets, records, benefits transition and lessons learned.
10
- 13.1
  13.1 Executive Foundations and Public Value
  60 Minutes
- 13.2
  13.2 Governance, Roles and Project Organization
  60 Minutes
- 13.3
  13.3 Project Lifecycle and Delivery Method
  60 Minutes
- 13.4
  13.4 Planning, Baselines and Integrated Project Management Plan
  60 Minutes
- 13.5
  13.5 Execution, Coordination and Stakeholder Management
  60 Minutes
- 13.6
  13.6 Monitoring, Change Control and Recovery
  60 Minutes
- 13.7
  13.7 Risk, Quality, Cost and Schedule Assurance
  60 Minutes
- 13.8
  13.8 Government Case Study: Project Failure
  60 Minutes
- 13.9
  13.9 Case Solution: Executive Project Recovery Plan
  60 Minutes
- 13.10
  13.10 Implementation Toolkit, Dashboard and 90-Day Action Plan
  60 Minutes
PMP Preparation
Structured preparation for PMP-style project management knowledge, terminology, predictive and adaptive approaches, situational judgment and exam practice.
10
- 14.1
  14.1 Executive Foundations and Public Value
  60 Minutes
- 14.2
  14.2 Governance, Roles and Project Organization
  60 Minutes
- 14.3
  14.3 Project Lifecycle and Delivery Method
  60 Minutes
- 14.4
  14.4 Planning, Baselines and Integrated Project Management Plan
  60 Minutes
- 14.5
  14.5 Execution, Coordination and Stakeholder Management
  60 Minutes
- 14.6
  14.6 Monitoring, Change Control and Recovery
  60 Minutes
- 14.7
  14.7 Risk, Quality, Cost and Schedule Assurance
  60 Minutes
- 14.8
  14.8 Government Case Study: Project Failure
  60 Minutes
- 14.9
  14.9 Case Solution: Executive Project Recovery Plan
  60 Minutes
- 14.10
  14.10 Implementation Toolkit, Dashboard and 90-Day Action Plan
  60 Minutes
PRINCE2
Applying PRINCE2 principles, practices and processes to controlled government project delivery, governance, stages and management products.
10
- 15.1
  15.1 Executive Foundations and Public Value
  60 Minutes
- 15.2
  15.2 Governance, Roles and Project Organization
  60 Minutes
- 15.3
  15.3 Project Lifecycle and Delivery Method
  60 Minutes
- 15.4
  15.4 Planning, Baselines and Integrated Project Management Plan
  60 Minutes
- 15.5
  15.5 Execution, Coordination and Stakeholder Management
  60 Minutes
- 15.6
  15.6 Monitoring, Change Control and Recovery
  60 Minutes
- 15.7
  15.7 Risk, Quality, Cost and Schedule Assurance
  60 Minutes
- 15.8
  15.8 Government Case Study: Project Failure
  60 Minutes
- 15.9
  15.9 Case Solution: Executive Project Recovery Plan
  60 Minutes
- 15.10
  15.10 Implementation Toolkit, Dashboard and 90-Day Action Plan
  60 Minutes
Agile Project Management
Using agile principles, iterative delivery, stakeholder feedback, backlogs, sprint planning and adaptive governance in suitable government projects.
10
- 16.1
  16.1 Executive Foundations and Public Value
  60 Minutes
- 16.2
  16.2 Governance, Roles and Project Organization
  60 Minutes
- 16.3
  16.3 Project Lifecycle and Delivery Method
  60 Minutes
- 16.4
  16.4 Planning, Baselines and Integrated Project Management Plan
  60 Minutes
- 16.5
  16.5 Execution, Coordination and Stakeholder Management
  60 Minutes
- 16.6
  16.6 Monitoring, Change Control and Recovery
  60 Minutes
- 16.7
  16.7 Risk, Quality, Cost and Schedule Assurance
  60 Minutes
- 16.8
  16.8 Government Case Study: Project Failure
  60 Minutes
- 16.9
  16.9 Case Solution: Executive Project Recovery Plan
  60 Minutes
- 16.10
  16.10 Implementation Toolkit, Dashboard and 90-Day Action Plan
  60 Minutes
Government PMO Management
Designing and operating a government Project Management Office for standards, assurance, reporting, capability, governance and portfolio visibility.
10
- 17.1
  17.1 Executive Foundations and Public Value
  60 Minutes
- 17.2
  17.2 Governance, Roles and Project Organization
  60 Minutes
- 17.3
  17.3 Project Lifecycle and Delivery Method
  60 Minutes
- 17.4
  17.4 Planning, Baselines and Integrated Project Management Plan
  60 Minutes
- 17.5
  17.5 Execution, Coordination and Stakeholder Management
  60 Minutes
- 17.6
  17.6 Monitoring, Change Control and Recovery
  60 Minutes
- 17.7
  17.7 Risk, Quality, Cost and Schedule Assurance
  60 Minutes
- 17.8
  17.8 Government Case Study: Project Failure
  60 Minutes
- 17.9
  17.9 Case Solution: Executive Project Recovery Plan
  60 Minutes
- 17.10
  17.10 Implementation Toolkit, Dashboard and 90-Day Action Plan
  60 Minutes
Infrastructure PMO
Managing complex infrastructure portfolios through integrated controls for design, procurement, construction, interfaces, cost, schedule, risk and benefits.
10
- 18.1
  18.1 Executive Foundations and Public Value
  60 Minutes
- 18.2
  18.2 Governance, Roles and Project Organization
  60 Minutes
- 18.3
  18.3 Project Lifecycle and Delivery Method
  60 Minutes
- 18.4
  18.4 Planning, Baselines and Integrated Project Management Plan
  60 Minutes
- 18.5
  18.5 Execution, Coordination and Stakeholder Management
  60 Minutes
- 18.6
  18.6 Monitoring, Change Control and Recovery
  60 Minutes
- 18.7
  18.7 Risk, Quality, Cost and Schedule Assurance
  60 Minutes
- 18.8
  18.8 Government Case Study: Project Failure
  60 Minutes
- 18.9
  18.9 Case Solution: Executive Project Recovery Plan
  60 Minutes
- 18.10
  18.10 Implementation Toolkit, Dashboard and 90-Day Action Plan
  60 Minutes
Portfolio Management
Managing groups of projects and programs to optimize strategic alignment, investment choices, capacity, risk and public value.
10
- 19.1
  19.1 Executive Foundations and Public Value
  60 Minutes
- 19.2
  19.2 Governance, Roles and Project Organization
  60 Minutes
- 19.3
  19.3 Project Lifecycle and Delivery Method
  60 Minutes
- 19.4
  19.4 Planning, Baselines and Integrated Project Management Plan
  60 Minutes
- 19.5
  19.5 Execution, Coordination and Stakeholder Management
  60 Minutes
- 19.6
  19.6 Monitoring, Change Control and Recovery
  60 Minutes
- 19.7
  19.7 Risk, Quality, Cost and Schedule Assurance
  60 Minutes
- 19.8
  19.8 Government Case Study: Project Failure
  60 Minutes
- 19.9
  19.9 Case Solution: Executive Project Recovery Plan
  60 Minutes
- 19.10
  19.10 Implementation Toolkit, Dashboard and 90-Day Action Plan
  60 Minutes
Mega-Project Management
Governing very large, complex and high-risk public projects with strong decision gates, integrated controls, stakeholder management and benefits realization.
10
- 20.1
  20.1 Executive Foundations and Public Value
  60 Minutes
- 20.2
  20.2 Governance, Roles and Project Organization
  60 Minutes
- 20.3
  20.3 Project Lifecycle and Delivery Method
  60 Minutes
- 20.4
  20.4 Planning, Baselines and Integrated Project Management Plan
  60 Minutes
- 20.5
  20.5 Execution, Coordination and Stakeholder Management
  60 Minutes
- 20.6
  20.6 Monitoring, Change Control and Recovery
  60 Minutes
- 20.7
  20.7 Risk, Quality, Cost and Schedule Assurance
  60 Minutes
- 20.8
  20.8 Government Case Study: Project Failure
  60 Minutes
- 20.9
  20.9 Case Solution: Executive Project Recovery Plan
  60 Minutes
- 20.10
  20.10 Implementation Toolkit, Dashboard and 90-Day Action Plan
  60 Minutes

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