
Project Management Training Program – Kigali, Rwanda (10 Days)
Date and Time
Date: Sep 22-3rd Oct 2025, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Venue
Kigali, Rwanda.
Overview
This 10-day Project Management Training Program is designed to equip professionals with the knowledge, tools, and techniques to plan, execute, monitor, and close projects successfully. The program blends global best practices (PMI/PMBOK, PRINCE2, Agile) with practical, real-world case studies, ensuring participants can apply learning directly to their work.
Through interactive sessions, group activities, and practical exercises, participants will develop strong project leadership skills, risk management capabilities, and the ability to deliver projects on time, within scope, and budget, while maximizing stakeholder satisfaction.
Learning Objectives
Training Objectives
By the end of this program, participants will be able to:
1. Understand project management principles, frameworks, and methodologies.
2. Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables effectively.
3. Develop comprehensive project plans including schedules, budgets, and resources.
4. Apply risk management strategies to anticipate and mitigate challenges.
5. Lead teams and manage stakeholder expectations effectively.
6. Monitor, control, and evaluate project performance using professional tools.
7. Close projects systematically, ensuring sustainability and lessons learned.
8. Adapt project management approaches to dynamic, multicultural, and digital environments.
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Training Benefits
• Mastery of internationally recognized project management frameworks.
• Improved ability to deliver successful projects in complex environments.
• Strengthened leadership and communication skills for project teams.
• Practical tools and templates for immediate workplace application.
• Enhanced problem-solving, decision-making, and negotiation abilities.
• Networking with peers across industries in Rwanda and beyond.
• Eligibility pathway for globally recognized certifications (e.g., PMP®, PRINCE2®, CAPM®).
Who Should Attend
- Who Should Attend
- • Project Managers and Coordinators
- • Program Managers and Portfolio Managers
- • Team Leaders and Supervisors
- • Engineers, Planners, and Technical Specialists
- • NGO and Development Project Managers
- • Government Officials handling projects and programs
- • Entrepreneurs managing strategic initiatives
- • Professionals aspiring to project management roles
Workshop Outline / Modules
Day 1 – Foundations of Project Management
1. Introduction to Project Management
o Definition and characteristics of projects
o Project vs. program vs. portfolio
o Key roles in project management
2. Project Life Cycle & Methodologies
o Predictive (Waterfall), Agile, Hybrid approaches
o Phases: Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring, Closure
o Choosing the right methodology
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Day 2 – Project Initiation & Business Case
3. Project Initiation & Feasibility
o Identifying needs and opportunities
o Feasibility studies & business justification
o Developing the project charter
4. Stakeholder Identification & Engagement
o Stakeholder mapping & analysis
o Communication planning
o Building stakeholder trust
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Day 3 – Project Scope & Requirements
5. Project Scope Management
o Defining project boundaries
o Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
o Scope creep and change control
6. Requirements Gathering & Analysis
o Tools for eliciting requirements
o Translating needs into deliverables
o Documenting and validating requirements
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Day 4 – Time & Scheduling Management
7. Project Scheduling Techniques
o Gantt charts, CPM, PERT
o Agile sprints & Kanban boards
o Milestones and dependencies
8. Resource & Capacity Planning
o Estimating human and material resources
o Resource leveling & allocation
o Balancing workloads
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Day 5 – Cost & Quality Management
9. Project Cost Management
o Cost estimation techniques
o Budgeting and cost baseline
o Earned Value Management (EVM)
10. Quality Planning & Control
• Quality standards (ISO, Six Sigma)
• Tools for quality assurance & control
• Continuous improvement mindset
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Day 6 – Risk & Procurement Management
11. Project Risk Management
• Identifying risks (qualitative & quantitative)
• Risk response strategies
• Building risk registers
12. Procurement & Contract Management
• Procurement planning and vendor selection
• Contract types (fixed-price, cost-plus, etc.)
• Managing supplier relationships
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Day 7 – Project Leadership & Teams
13. Leadership in Project Management
• Leadership vs. management in projects
• Emotional intelligence for project leaders
• Decision-making under uncertainty
14. Team Dynamics & Motivation
• Building high-performance teams
• Conflict resolution in project teams
• Virtual/remote team management
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Day 8 – Communication & Stakeholder Engagement
15. Effective Project Communication
• Communication planning matrix
• Tools for collaboration and reporting
• Negotiation and persuasion skills
16. Managing Stakeholder Expectations
• Engaging sponsors and clients
• Balancing conflicting interests
• Delivering difficult messages
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Day 9 – Project Monitoring & Control
17. Monitoring Project Performance
• KPIs and performance dashboards
• Status reporting and progress tracking
• Handling deviations and corrective actions
18. Project Governance & Ethics
• Governance frameworks
• Ethical issues in project management
• Accountability and compliance
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Day 10 – Project Closure & Future Trends
19. Project Closure & Lessons Learned
• Closing contracts and final deliverables
• Post-project evaluation
• Capturing lessons learned
20. Future of Project Management
• Agile and digital transformation in projects
• AI, automation, and project management tools
• Sustainability and green project management
Facilitator
Global Leadership Institute Certified Trainers
Investment / Fees
- Standard Fee: USD 1890 per participant
- Group Discount:(3+ participants)- 10% off the standard fee
- Includes training materials, lunch, tea/coffee breaks, and certificate.
Registration Deadline
Sep 20,2025
How to Register
- Register here: https://www.leadership.rw/register/ or click “Register/Apply to Attend”.
- Then, payment details will be shown/visible & automatically emailed to you.
- Once payment is received, you’ll get a confirmation & pre-read pack 1 week before the workshop.
- Need help? Email: info@leadership.rw Call +250 738 713 619 +254 722 223084(9 AM–5 PM EAT).