Course goals
The 4th industrial revolution, the global COVID pandemic, and global digitalization are all reshaping project management. The hybrid or remote work model has become the new normal, processes are getting more agile, and usage of digital project management tools is increasing. All of these factors are shifting the focus from technical methodologies to behavioural project management skills. The purpose of this course is to present the essential technical background as well as to address the soft skills required to successfully launch and lead a project. The theoretical and technical foundation of project management will cover project management from initiation to closure, including various perspectives like Watterfall and Agile. Lectures, exercises, and workshops are used to deliver the knowledge.
Course results
- Demonstrate and apply critical understanding of the international project management knowledge and application;
- Gain skills how to analyse project management processes and identify areas for improvement, in alignment with the company’s global strategy;
- To provide a thorough grounding in the skills required to lead an international team and a project with an outcome of adding value to the organisation;
- To provide a critical overview of project management principles, frameworks and processes, and apply this knowledge across various countries, contexts and cultures;
- Develop personal and professional abilities, critical thinking, and organisational skills.
