The Integrated Project Management Program

The Integrated Project Management Program: 5-Day Professional Certification Course

Course Overview

This intensive 5-day Integrated Project Management Program provides a comprehensive framework for managing complex projects from initiation to closure. Combining PMI best practices, Agile methodologies, and real-world applications, participants will master the skills needed to deliver projects on time, within budget, and exceeding stakeholder expectations.

Day 1: Project Management Foundations and Strategic Alignment

Morning Session (9:00 AM - 12:30 PM)

Module 1.1: Introduction to Integrated Project Management (9:00 - 10:30 AM)

• Evolution of project management: Traditional to Integrated approaches

• Understanding the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide)

• Project vs. Program vs. Portfolio management

• The role of the integrated project manager

• PMI’s Talent Triangle: Technical, Leadership, and Strategic skills

• Project success factors and common failure points

• Activity: Project management maturity self-assessment

Coffee Break (10:30 - 10:45 AM)

Module 1.2: Project Management Framework and Process Groups (10:45 AM - 12:30 PM)

• The five process groups: Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring & Controlling, Closing

• Ten knowledge areas of project management

• Integration across knowledge areas

• Project lifecycle vs. product lifecycle

• Adaptive vs. Predictive project approaches

• Hybrid project management models

• Workshop: Mapping process groups to real projects

Lunch Break (12:30 - 1:30 PM)

Afternoon Session (1:30 - 5:00 PM)

Module 1.3: Project Initiation and Charter Development (1:30 - 3:00 PM)

• Business case development and justification

• Conducting feasibility studies

• Stakeholder identification and analysis

• Developing the project charter

• Project authorization and governance

• High-level scope definition

• Identifying constraints and assumptions

• Practical Exercise: Creating a project charter

Coffee Break (3:00 - 3:15 PM)

Module 1.4: Stakeholder Engagement and Communication Planning (3:15 - 5:00 PM)

• Stakeholder register development

• Power/Interest grid and stakeholder mapping

• Communication requirements analysis

• Developing the stakeholder engagement plan

• Managing stakeholder expectations

• Conflict resolution strategies

• Stakeholder communication best practices

• Group Activity: Stakeholder analysis case study

Day 2: Project Planning Excellence

Morning Session (9:00 AM - 12:30 PM)

Module 2.1: Scope Management and WBS Development (9:00 - 10:45 AM)

• Collecting project requirements

• Requirements documentation and traceability matrix

• Defining project scope statement

• Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) fundamentals

• WBS creation techniques and best practices

• WBS dictionary development

• Scope baseline establishment

• Preventing scope creep

• Hands-on Workshop: Building a comprehensive WBS

Coffee Break (10:45 - 11:00 AM)

Module 2.2: Schedule Management and Critical Path Method (11:00 AM - 12:30 PM)

• Activity definition and sequencing

• Dependency types and relationships

• Network diagrams (PDM and ADM)

• Duration estimating techniques (analogous, parametric, three-point)

• Critical Path Method (CPM) analysis

• Float and slack calculations

• Schedule compression: Fast-tracking and crashing

• Exercise: Critical path analysis using project scenarios

Lunch Break (12:30 - 1:30 PM)

Afternoon Session (1:30 - 5:00 PM)

Module 2.3: Cost Management and Budget Development (1:30 - 3:00 PM)

• Cost estimating techniques and tools

• Bottom-up vs. top-down estimating

• Cost aggregation and reserve analysis

• Budget baseline development

• Funding requirements and cash flow

• Cost of quality considerations

• Life cycle costing

• Workshop: Developing a project budget

Coffee Break (3:00 - 3:15 PM)

Module 2.4: Resource and Quality Management Planning (3:15 - 5:00 PM)

• Resource breakdown structure

• Resource estimation and allocation

• Resource leveling and smoothing

• Team acquisition strategies

• Quality standards and metrics

• Quality management plan development

• Cost-benefit analysis for quality

• Quality assurance vs. quality control

• Activity: Resource allocation simulation

Day 3: Risk Management and Project Execution

Morning Session (9:00 AM - 12:30 PM)

Module 3.1: Integrated Risk Management (9:00 - 10:45 AM)

• Risk management planning framework

• Risk identification techniques (brainstorming, Delphi, SWOT, checklists)

• Risk register development

• Qualitative risk analysis: Probability and impact matrix

• Quantitative risk analysis: Expected Monetary Value (EMV), decision trees

• Risk response strategies: Avoid, Transfer, Mitigate, Accept, Exploit, Share, Enhance

• Contingency and fallback planning

• Risk monitoring and control

• Workshop: Comprehensive risk analysis exercise

Coffee Break (10:45 - 11:00 AM)

Module 3.2: Procurement and Contract Management (11:00 AM - 12:30 PM)

• Make-or-buy analysis

• Procurement management planning

• Contract types: Fixed-price, Cost-reimbursable, Time & Materials

• Source selection criteria

• Vendor evaluation and selection

• Contract administration and change control

• Claims management and dispute resolution

• Contract closure procedures

• Case Study: Procurement decision-making scenario

Lunch Break (12:30 - 1:30 PM)

Afternoon Session (1:30 - 5:00 PM)

Module 3.3: Project Execution and Team Leadership (1:30 - 3:00 PM)

• Executing the project management plan

• Directing and managing project work

• Team development stages: Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing

• Motivation theories and practical application

• Leadership styles for project managers

• Conflict management techniques

• Virtual team management

• Building high-performance project teams

• Interactive Session: Leadership scenarios and role-play

Coffee Break (3:00 - 3:15 PM)

Module 3.4: Quality Assurance and Process Improvement (3:15 - 5:00 PM)

• Quality audits and reviews

• Process analysis techniques

• Root cause analysis (5 Whys, Fishbone diagrams)

• Quality tools: Control charts, Pareto diagrams, histograms

• Continuous improvement methodologies

• Lean Six Sigma principles for projects

• Lessons learned integration

• Workshop: Quality problem-solving exercise

Day 4: Project Monitoring, Control, and Agile Integration

Morning Session (9:00 AM - 12:30 PM)

Module 4.1: Performance Measurement and Earned Value Management (9:00 - 10:45 AM)

• Performance measurement baseline

• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for projects

• Earned Value Management (EVM) fundamentals

• EVM metrics: PV, EV, AC, CV, SV, CPI, SPI

• Forecasting: EAC, ETC, VAC, TCPI

• Variance analysis and corrective actions

• Performance reporting and dashboards

• Trend analysis and predictive analytics

• Hands-on Exercise: EVM calculations and interpretation

Coffee Break (10:45 - 11:00 AM)

Module 4.2: Integrated Change Control (11:00 AM - 12:30 PM)

• Change management process and procedures

• Change request evaluation criteria

• Impact analysis across knowledge areas

• Change Control Board (CCB) operations

• Configuration management

• Version control and baseline management

• Managing resistance to change

• Workshop: Change request processing simulation

Lunch Break (12:30 - 1:30 PM)

Afternoon Session (1:30 - 5:00 PM)

Module 4.3: Agile Project Management and Scrum Framework (1:30 - 3:00 PM)

• Agile Manifesto and principles

• Comparing Waterfall and Agile approaches

• Scrum framework: Roles, events, artifacts

• Sprint planning and execution

• Daily stand-ups and retrospectives

• Kanban methodology and visualization

• Agile estimation: Story points and planning poker

• Scaling Agile: SAFe, LeSS, and Scrum of Scrums

• Interactive Activity: Agile simulation game

Coffee Break (3:00 - 3:15 PM)

Module 4.4: Hybrid Project Management Approaches (3:15 - 5:00 PM)

• Integrating traditional and Agile methods

• Selecting the right approach for your project

• Hybrid frameworks and best practices

• Tailoring methodologies to organizational needs

• Rolling wave planning

• Iterative and incremental delivery

• Managing stakeholder expectations in hybrid environments

• Case Study: Successful hybrid project implementations

Day 5: Advanced Topics and Project Closure

Morning Session (9:00 AM - 12:30 PM)

Module 5.1: Program and Portfolio Management Integration (9:00 - 10:30 AM)

• Understanding program management

• Portfolio management and strategic alignment

• Benefits realization management

• Organizational project management (OPM)

• Project, program, and portfolio governance

• Resource optimization across portfolios

• Prioritization techniques and decision-making

• Workshop: Portfolio prioritization exercise

Coffee Break (10:30 - 10:45 AM)

Module 5.2: Advanced Project Tools and Technologies (10:45 AM - 12:30 PM)

• Microsoft Project advanced features

• Cloud-based project management platforms (Asana, Jira, Monday.com, Smartsheet)

• Collaboration tools integration

• AI and automation in project management

• Data analytics and business intelligence for projects

• Project management information systems (PMIS)

• Mobile project management applications

• Demonstration: Tool comparison and hands-on practice

Lunch Break (12:30 - 1:30 PM)

Afternoon Session (1:30 - 5:00 PM)

Module 5.3: Project Closure and Lessons Learned (1:30 - 2:45 PM)

• Administrative closure procedures

• Contract closure and final payments

• Final deliverable acceptance

• Post-project review and evaluation

• Lessons learned documentation

• Knowledge transfer and organizational learning

• Archiving project documentation

• Celebrating success and team recognition

• Activity: Developing a closure checklist

Coffee Break (2:45 - 3:00 PM)

Module 5.4: Professional Development and PMP® Preparation (3:00 - 4:30 PM)

• PMP® certification requirements and process

• Exam preparation strategies and tips

• Professional responsibility and ethics

• PMI Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct

• Continuing education and PDU requirements

• Building your project management career

• Professional networking and communities of practice

• Industry certifications overview (CAPM, PgMP, ACP, PRINCE2)

• Discussion: Career pathways in project management

Course Wrap-Up and Final Assessment (4:30 - 5:00 PM)

• Comprehensive course review

• Final knowledge assessment

• Action planning for immediate implementation

• Certificate of completion presentation

• Course evaluation and feedback

• Networking and continued learning opportunities

Course Deliverables

Participants will receive:

• Comprehensive Program Manual (300+ pages with templates and tools)

• Digital Resource Library including:

  • 50+ project management templates

  • Excel calculators for EVM and scheduling

  • Risk assessment matrices

  • Stakeholder analysis tools

  • Communication plan templates

• Project Management Software Trial Licenses (30-60 days)

• Certificate of Completion (35 PDUs/Contact Hours)

• Post-Course Support (3 months email support)

• Access to Online Learning Portal with additional resources

• PMP® Exam Study Guide and practice questions

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, participants will be able to:

✅ Strategic Level:

• Align projects with organizational strategy and goals

• Manage project portfolios and programs effectively

• Make data-driven decisions using advanced analytics

✅ Technical Level:

• Apply PMI best practices across all knowledge areas

• Develop comprehensive project plans and baselines

• Perform earned value management and forecasting

• Execute integrated change control processes

• Manage project risks proactively

✅ Leadership Level:

• Lead diverse and virtual project teams

• Manage stakeholder expectations effectively

• Resolve conflicts and negotiate successfully

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives

✅ Methodological Level:

• Select appropriate project management approaches (Traditional, Agile, Hybrid)

• Implement Scrum and Kanban frameworks

• Tailor methodologies to project needs

Target Audience

This program is designed for:

• Project Managers seeking to enhance their skills

• Team Leaders transitioning into project management roles

• Program and Portfolio Managers requiring formal PM training

• Functional Managers managing cross-functional projects

• Business Analysts expanding into project coordination

• Technical Professionals moving into management positions

• PMP® Aspirants preparing for certification

• Experienced Project Coordinators advancing their careers

Prerequisites

Recommended Background:

• Minimum 2 years of project involvement (team member or coordinator level)

• Basic understanding of project terminology

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Optional but Beneficial:

• Prior project management training

• Experience with project management software

• CAPM® certification or equivalent

Training Methodology

Interactive and Practical Approach:

• 🎯 Lectures and Presentations (25%) - Expert instruction on core concepts

• 💼 Case Studies (20%) - Real-world project scenarios and analysis

• 🛠️ Hands-on Workshops (30%) - Practical application of tools and techniques

• 👥 Group Exercises (15%) - Collaborative problem-solving activities

• 🎮 Simulations and Games (10%) - Experiential learning activities

Learning Tools Used:

• Project management software demonstrations

• Simulation games and role-playing exercises

• Breakout sessions for peer learning

• Individual and group assessments

• Real-world project plan development