Training Course in Business Analysis and Project Management Certification

Course Description

Projects are initiated keeping in mind the strategy of an organization. What is the significance of Business Analysis in Project Management? When a team starts working on a project, it is important for them to understand the objective of their Project.

It is very important for any organization to have a clear direction between the Business strategy and the Project. If the concepts of Business Analysis and Project Management are integrated, then the project will be successful. This training course will enhance participants’ knowledge about Business Analysis and Project Management. This course is designed to cover all the aspects of Business related to projects and project management, beginning from initiation to close out of the project.

Course Objectives

Upon the successful completion of this Training Course in Business Analysis and Project Management Certification, participants will be able to:

• Understand Project Initiation in relation to the organization Business Strategy
• Understand the different methods to evaluate the value the project adds to the existing business of the organization.
• Familiarize with the types of project life cycle and the different processes involved in the project.
• Acquire the knowledge areas related to a project and their integration with the business strategy.
• Work on the different challenges to make sure that the project has a balance between the triple constraints and is completed in time and within budget.
• Explore different ways of identifying risks that can delay the project and the business and analyzing & managing the same.

Training Methodology

The course is designed to be highly interactive, challenging and stimulating. It will be an instructor led training and will be delivered using a blended learning approach comprising of presentations, discussions, guided sessions of practical exercise, case study review, web-based tutorials, group work and exploration of relevant issues. Our facilitators are seasoned industry professionals with years of expertise in their chosen fields. Experiential knowledge is also given equal importance within the format of training. All facilitation and course materials will be offered in English.

Who Should Attend?

This Training Course in Business Analysis and Project Management Certification would be suitable for, but not limited to Senior Project Team members who want to learn about Business Analysis and Project Management

COURSE OUTLINE

Module 1 – Understanding Business

• What is a Business?
• Business Needs
• Business Benefits
• Business and Strategy
• Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring
• Requirements Management and Communication

Module 2 – Understanding Projects

• Introduction to Project
• Project Life cycle
• Difference between Operations and projects
• Significance of Project in the Strategic objective of the organization

Module 3 – Relationship between Business and Projects  

• Different knowledge areas of Business analysis
• How do the different knowledge areas of BA impact the Project Management process?
• Impact of Changes in Business on Projects
• Investment Decision Making

Module 4 – Understanding the Scope of a Project.

• Definition of the project scope
• Project Charter and other documents
• Work Breakdown Structure

Module 5 – Scheduling and Business Analysis

• Creating Activities and sequencing activities
• Calculating Duration for Activities
• Developing Schedules
• Baselining and Updating schedules.
• Impact of Scheduling on Business Analysis

Module 6 – Resource Management

• Understand the resource requirements for the projects.
• Estimate resources and acquiring them.
• Managing and Controlling resources

Module 7 – Costing and Business Analysis

• Estimating Cost
• Preparing Budget
• Controlling Cost
• Earned Value Analysis
• Impact of Cost changes on Business

Module 8 – Stakeholders

• Who are stakeholders?
• Identifying Stakeholders
• Understanding Stakeholder requirements
• Managing stakeholders

Module 9 – Importance of Communication

• Why communication is important for a project?
• Managing Communication

Module 10 – Procurement

• Planning Procurement
• Monitoring Procurement

Module 11 – How are Project Risks handled?

• Risk Management concepts
• Identifying Risks
• Qualitative and Quantitative Risk Analysis
• Mitigating Risk
• Managing reserves
• Project Risks and Business Impacts

Requirements: Participants should be reasonably proficient in English. Applicants must live up to Phoenix Center for Policy, Research and Training admission criteria.

NOTE

1. Discounts: Organizations sponsoring Four Participants will have the 5th attend Free
2. What is catered for by the Course Fees: Fees cater for all requirements for the training – Learning materials, Lunches, Teas, Snacks and Certification. All participants will additionally cater for their travel and accommodation expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.
3. Certificate Awarded: Participants are awarded Certificates of Participation at the end of the training.
4. The program content shown here is for guidance purposes only. Our continuous course improvement process may lead to changes in topics and course structure.
5. Approval of Course: Our Programs are NITA Participating organizations can therefore claim reimbursement on fees paid in accordance with NITARules.

How to Book: Simply send an email to the Training Officer on training@phoenixtrainingcenter.com and we will send you a registration form. We advise you to book early to avoid missing a seat to this training.

Or call us on +254720272325 / +254737566961

Payment Options: We provide 3 payment options, choose one for your convenience, and kindly make payments at least 5 days before the Training start date to reserve your seat:

1. Groups of 5 People and Above – Cheque Payments to: Phoenix Center for Policy, Research and Training Limited should be paid in advance, 5 days to the training.
2. Invoice: We can send a bill directly to you or your company.
3. Deposit directly into Bank Account (Account details provided upon request)

Cancellation Policy

1. Payment for all courses includes a registration fee, which is non-refundable, and equals 15% of the total sum of the course fee.
2. Participants may cancel attendance 14 days or more prior to the training commencement date.
3. No refunds will be made 14 days or less before the training commencement date. However, participants who are unable to attend may opt to attend a similar training course at a later date or send a substitute participant provided the participation criteria have been met.

Tailor Made Courses

This training course can also be customized for your institution upon request for a minimum of 5 participants. You can have it conducted at our Training Centre or at a convenient location.

For further inquiries, please contact us on Tel: +254720272325 / +254737566961 or Email training@phoenixtrainingcenter.com 

Accommodation: Accommodation is arranged upon request and at extra cost. For reservations contact the Training Officer on Email: training@phoenixtrainingcenter.com or on Tel: +254720272325 / +254737566961