12 May 23-26 May 23 (Dubai, UAE ), 07 Aug 23-18 Aug 23 (London, UK), 20 Nov 23-01 Dec 23 (Houston, Texas, USA.),

Course Overview

This course is designed for managers responsible for or /and those who expect to be saddled with the responsibility of leading project delivery as well as those with direct responsibilities for management of contracts that impact on such projects in any form or shape. Specific attention will be paid to the needs of various subject matter specialists and technical support staff engaged in the delivery of commercial agricultural development projects in Nigeria.

Learning Outcome

• Understanding the business, social, cultural & political contexts that impact on programs or projects
• Develop a focused, disciplined approach to developing and implementing plans and controls for development project
• Be able to use PRINCE 2 to deliver a process-based approach to project management
• Apply a range of methodologies to development projects
• Enhanced understanding of contract management process
• Be able to guarantee value for money in context with the international donor funding contracts
• Be able to manage and control change regarding strategies and brought about by emerging challenges
• Enhance communication and use information more effectively in project management
• Improve team and individual performances in project management

Indicative Contents

• General Business Context
• Principles of Project Management with specific reference to international funding project
• PRINCE 2 – Foundation
• Project Quality and Risk Management
• Change and Configuration Management
• Managing People at the grass-root level
• Best concept for Development Project Planning, Monitoring and Control Techniques
• Contract management processes
• Pre- contract award management a) Contract negotiation strategies b) Setting target and evaluation criteria c) Plan contract strategy - research marketplace d) Invitation to bid
• Bidding and award of contract processes a) Contract Negotiation and Contract Award b) Debrief Techniques
• Post-contract award management
• Contract monitoring and Maintaining audit trail
• Case studies and industrial visitation

More Detail
Duration	This is a two-week programme spread over 10 working days.
Certification	A certificate of completion is issued on successful completion of the programme.
Location	(Dubai, UAE ), (London, UK), (Houston, Texas, USA.)
Travel and accommodation	Travel and accommodation to be paid for at source by delegates.
Fees	London: £4,850.00 (Excl. VAT) per delegate for 2 weeks. Dubai: $5,850.00 (Excl. VAT) per delegate for 2 weeks. Houston: $5,850.00 (Excl. VAT) per delegate for 2 weeks.