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Project management course at Ransford Global Institute


The project management course at Ransford provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively manage projects from initiation to completion. The course helps students in:

1. Understanding Project Managemen
 Learning the principles, concepts, and best practices of project management, including the Project Management Institute's (PMI) framework and methodologies.

2. Project Planning
Developing skills in project planning, including defining project scope, objectives, timelines, and deliverables, as well as creating work breakdown structures (WBS) and project schedules.

3. Project Execution
Learning how to effectively execute project plans, including managing resources, communicating with stakeholders, and monitoring progress against project goals.

4. Risk Management
Understanding risk management principles and techniques, including identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks.

5. Quality Management
Learning about quality management processes, including quality planning, assurance, and control, to ensure project deliverables meet stakeholder expectations.

6. Cost Management
Developing skills in cost estimation, budgeting, and cost control to ensure projects are completed within budget.

7. Procurement Management
Understanding procurement processes, including vendor selection, contract negotiation, and vendor management.

8. Stakeholder Management
 Learning how to identify and engage stakeholders, manage stakeholder expectations, and communicate effectively with stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

9. Project Closure
Understanding the importance of project closure, including conducting lessons learned sessions and ensuring all project deliverables are completed and accepted by stakeholders.

10. Professional Responsibility
Learning about the ethical responsibilities of project managers and how to apply ethical principles in project management practices.

To cap it all, the course aims to prepare participants to successfully lead and manage projects in a variety of industries and settings.

The May 2024 intake has begun. We believe you'll  join the cohorts of executives that have enrolled to start on the 2nd day of the next month.

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