Klarheit
Project Management

Project Planning, Scheduling and Control

Designed for busy professionals, Project Planning, Scheduling and Control delivers practical, immediately usable skills in project management.

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Overview

This programme takes a hands on approach to project management, moving beyond theory into the tools, techniques and decisions professionals face day to day. Project Planning, Scheduling and Control is structured so that every concept is tied back to a practical application delegates can use immediately.

By the end of the programme, participants will have the confidence and practical grounding to take on greater responsibility for project management within their organisation.

Course objectives

  • Coordinate cross functional efforts that depend on strong project management.
  • Design practical plans that put project management frameworks into action.
  • Apply core project management principles and best practice to real workplace challenges.
  • Evaluate current approaches to project management and identify areas for improvement.
  • Review emerging trends shaping the future of project management.
  • Develop the tools and templates needed to support project management in practice.
  • Formulate metrics and KPIs to track progress in project management.

Who should attend

  • Professionals transitioning into project management focused roles
  • Cross functional team members collaborating on project management projects
  • Consultants and advisors specialising in project management
  • HR and learning and development professionals supporting project management initiatives
  • Officers and coordinators working directly in project management

Course outline

Module 1: Foundations of Project Management

  • Discuss how project management varies across different sectors and regions
  • Discuss current trends and the future direction of project management
  • Review recent research and thought leadership shaping project management
  • Receive facilitator feedback on individual and group work
  • Prioritise competing demands using a simple decision framework

Module 2: Core Principles and Frameworks in Project Management

  • Consider how technology is reshaping project management in practice
  • Map out a communication plan for engaging key stakeholders
  • Work through practical exercises and small group discussion

Module 3: Technology and Innovation in Project Management

  • Set measurable goals and success criteria for the weeks ahead
  • Close with a personal commitment to three specific actions
  • Identify common pitfalls and how to avoid them
  • Map stakeholder needs and expectations for project management initiatives
  • Break into syndicate groups to work through a realistic case study

Module 4: Planning and Implementation

  • Translate strategic goals into a practical implementation timeline
  • Review a checklist of quick wins to apply immediately after the course
  • Compare approaches used across different organisations
  • Explore the regulatory and compliance landscape relevant to project management
  • Assess the resourcing and budget implications of proposed changes

Module 5: Tools and Techniques for Project Management

  • Benchmark current practice against recognised industry standards
  • Consider the ethical dimensions of decisions made in project management
  • Work through a short simulation exercise in pairs

Module 6: Case Studies and Practical Application

  • Build a personal action plan for immediate use
  • Test assumptions through a structured risk assessment exercise
  • Role play a difficult conversation relevant to project management

Module 7: Action Planning and Implementation

  • Walk through a step by step implementation checklist
  • Analyse a real organisational setback and extract the lessons learned
  • Examine real world case studies and lessons learned
  • Capture lessons learned and share them with the wider group

Training methodology

  • Delivered through a blend of expert facilitation, structured input and interactive discussion.
  • Facilitated by practitioners with direct industry experience in the subject area.
  • Uses practical templates, checklists and tools that delegates can apply immediately.
  • Encourages active participation through scenario based problem solving.

Accreditation

Delegates who complete Project Planning, Scheduling and Control receive a Klarheit Certificate of Completion, recognising the hours of training undertaken and the topics covered. Certificates are issued at the close of the programme and can be used to support continuing professional development records.

Schedule

Upcoming sessions

Choose the city, date and delivery mode that works best for you or your team.

Victoria FallsNext
12 Oct 2026 to 16 Oct 2026
USD 3,530Register
Live Online
1 Jan 2027 to 5 Jan 2027
USD 3,000Register
Johannesburg
8 May 2027 to 12 May 2027
USD 3,646Register
Harare
24 May 2027 to 28 May 2027
USD 3,684Register
Victoria Falls
5 Jul 2027 to 9 Jul 2027
USD 3,712Register
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