Programme Brief

ONLINE - Project Management for Business Professionals is an introductory course to the world of project management. Learners will be introduced to the key concepts, principles and methods for managing projects effectively. The project life cycle and the project management processes will be discussed and project management techniques applied to classroom activities. At the end of this introductory course learners will achieve the necessary knowledge and skills to manage a small project within an organizational context.

An e-certificate will be issued at the end.

On completion of this course, learners will be able to:

  1. Explain the project selection process:
    a. Discuss the relationship between the project objectives and the business strategy.
    b. Describe the necessary skills and competencies of a project manager.
  2. Initiate the project:
    a. Evaluate the organization’s environment and culture on the project deliverables.
    b. Identify key stakeholders and obtain approval for the project.
  3. Plan the project:
    a. Obtain stakeholders requirements, prepare a project scope statement and work breakdown structure.
    b. Define project activities and identify the project’s critical path.
    c. Determine quality requirements for the project.
    d. Evaluate project risks and select appropriate risk response strategies.
    e. Estimate project cost and prepare a budget for the project.
    f. Select the most appropriate organization to implement the project and prepare a communication plan.
    g. Select the most appropriate contract type for outsourced activities.
  4. Monitor, Control and Execute the project:
    a. Identify techniques for effective project monitoring and control.
    b. Discuss the main focus of the project manager during the execution phase of the project.
  5. Close off the project:
    a. Identify key activities to effectively close off the project.

 

 

STUDENT EXPERIENCES

"These sessions have been amazing. I learned so much more than I anticipated. I have no regrets as well as no fear moving forward because of the great foundation you helped me build for myself. I am very grateful for that and I can’t thank you enough...as well as having such great classmates."

-- R. Dookeran

"Thoroughly enjoyed these sessions. It is amazing that so much bonding and connection can be done over this cold medium. The lecturer was exceptionally skilled at engaging us, and drawing us out of our shells, and making us comfortable enough to share our thoughts and answers; right or wrong. Would definitely recommend this class to others who are looking to enter the field of Project Management."

-- M. DeLeon

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Schedule and Cost

STUDY MODE START ENDDAYTIME ADMINISTRATIVE COSTTUITION COST
Online7-Oct-2425-Nov-24Thursdays5:30 pm - 8:30 pmTT$150.00 / US$23.00TT$1,925.00 / US$295.00

 

Information subject to change without prior notice.

See our 2024 training schedule below:

 
Registration details are provided below.
  • 24 Contact hours

  • Administration Fee: TT$150.00 / US$23.00
  • Registration Deadline: One week before the scheduled start date of the class.
  • Payment Plan (Subject to Approval): If you wish to access our payment plan option, kindly forward an email to CTC-CF@sbcs.edu.tt.

To register for this course, please follow the instructions below:

Step 1: Please complete the Online Programme Registration Form, and click submit.

Step 2: Once the form has been completed, please proceed to make your payment via the following options:

Option 1: PayPal – Please click the “Add to Cart” button below:

Option 2: WiPay (Credit Card) – If you wish to utilize this method, please forward an email to CTC-CF@sbcs.edu.tt indicating if you would be paying the full cost or whether you would like to access our payment plan option. Once this is confirmed, an invoice will then be forwarded via email.

*If you do not have a PayPal account or a credit card, you can utilize the following payment option:

Option 3: Payment of TT$2,075.00 can be made via direct deposit / online bank transfer. Please click here for further instructions regarding the banking options available.

Please note that online bank transfers can be done from the following banking institutions – Republic Bank, Royal Bank, First Citizens Bank and Scotia Bank.

 

Step 3: Complete the Online Payment Update / Notification form – Please ensure a copy of the deposit slip / transaction slip / e-receipt is included when submitting your information.

 

Step 4: Applicable to Payment Plan Students: Sign and return your Enrolment Ticket.

Do note that the completed Enrolment Ticket is SBCS’ legally required document confirming that fees are outstanding. All further communication and instructions will follow once this step is completed. 

 

All relevant information about accessing online sessions will be sent via email within 3 – 5 working days of the course start date.

For further information, please send an email to Corporate Training Centre CTC-CF@sbcs.edu.tt.

 

Technical Requirements?

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Email: CTC-CF@sbcs.edu.tt for more details.