Capital Projects Strategies For Success

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Capital Projects Strategies for Success is a five-day, integrated, case-study-based class. The course uses a typical capital project life cycle to discuss and apply strategies to manage mega industrial projects. This course will help participants acquire the project management foundations needed to manage each stage of a capital project life cycle. This course provides the “what” and “how” of conducting day-to-day project management. This course is aligned with the latest version of A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge® (PMI® Guide to the PMBOK®). Participants will learn and apply project management skills through case studies and hands-on activities. This approach yields a comprehensive project management experience and is a great way to begin a project management career. 


Attending the "Capital Projects Strategies for Success" course offers numerous benefits that can enhance your career and contribute to your organization's success:

  • Advanced Project Management Skills: Acquire advanced project management skills tailored explicitly for capital projects, setting you apart as a competent project leader.
  • Comprehensive Project Life Cycle Mastery: Gain a deep understanding of the entire project life cycle, from initiation to closure, enabling you to manage capital projects effectively at every stage.
  • Real-World Application: Learn through hands-on engagement with real-world case studies, allowing you to apply project management strategies in dynamic and complex scenarios immediately.
  • Foundational Knowledge: Build a strong foundation in project management principles and techniques, making you well-equipped to tackle the unique challenges of capital projects.
  • Confidence and Leadership: Develop the confidence and leadership skills needed to navigate the complexities of capital projects and effectively lead project teams.
  • Strategic Thinking: Cultivate a mindset that aligns capital projects with organizational objectives, ensuring projects contribute to overall success.
  • Career Advancement: Whether you're an experienced project manager looking to advance your career or an aspiring professional starting your journey, this course provides a valuable platform for growth.
  • Networking: Connect with professionals from diverse backgrounds and industries, expanding your professional network and learning from others' experiences.
  • Immediate Impact: Apply the knowledge and skills gained in the course to your ongoing and future capital projects, leading to improved project outcomes.
  • Professional Recognition: Demonstrate your commitment to professional development by completing a course aligned with industry standards.
  • Organizational Contribution: Bring valuable insights and strategies to your organization, contributing to the successful execution of capital projects and potentially saving costs.
  • Enhanced Problem-Solving: Develop critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, helping you effectively address complex project management challenges.

By attending this course, you will advance your career and become an invaluable asset to your organization, capable of driving the success of capital projects and delivering tangible results. Do not miss the opportunity to gain expertise in managing capital projects with excellence. Enroll today and unlock a brighter future in project management!


You can attend this course in one of the following formats: 

  1. instructor-led training in a live, virtual classroom,
  2. e-training (on-demand),
  3. instructor-led training in a live classroom, and
  4. blended (on-demand and live sessions).

you will learn how to

At the end of this course, you should be able to:

  • Discuss the core elements of an integrated project management system (IPMS) for managing mega industrial projects. These include the project life cycle model, the organizational capability that supports the successful execution of capital value projects, the decision-making system, and procedures and tools.
  • Discuss mega industrial projects knowledge areas; for example, framing business opportunities, project execution planning, engineering management, construction management, risk management, project assurance, stakeholder management, cost estimating and scheduling, quality management, organizational learning, organizational capability, contracting, and procurement strategy, commissioning and operational readiness, performance management, and health, safety, security, and environment.
  • Provide practical application of project management tools, techniques, and knowledge through case studies and activities.
  • Provide an opportunity to network with others and share critical lessons learned from recent projects and international best and good practices.
  • Identify and pursue opportunities for enhancing personal and organizational project management capabilities.
  • This course uses digital materials.

audience

The target audience for the "Capital Projects Strategies for Success" course includes:

  • Project Managers: Experienced project managers looking to effectively enhance their skills and knowledge in managing complex capital projects.
  • Prospective Project Managers: Those who aim to establish a career in project management with a specific interest in capital projects and seek to establish a solid foundational understanding.
  • Engineering Professionals: Engineers and technical experts involved in capital project planning, design, and execution who want to acquire project management competencies.
  • Construction Managers: Construction professionals overseeing various aspects of capital projects, such as budgeting, scheduling, and quality assurance.
  • Industrial Project Leaders: Professionals involved in mega-industrial projects, including those from sectors like energy, manufacturing, construction, and infrastructure development.
  • Capital Project Team Members: Team members involved in capital projects, such as project coordinators, analysts, and specialists, who seek a comprehensive understanding of project management.
  • Project Stakeholders: Individuals involved in or affected by capital projects, including clients, investors, government officials, and regulatory authorities, who want to gain insights into project management processes.
  • Professionals Transitioning to Project Management: Individuals from diverse backgrounds seeking a career change into project management within the capital projects domain.
  • Continuous Learners: Professionals committed to ongoing learning and skill development to stay competitive and excel in their careers.

This course accommodates a broad audience, from seasoned project management veterans to newcomers seeking a solid foundation in capital project management. It offers valuable insights and practical knowledge to help participants excel in their roles and significantly contribute to the successful execution of capital projects.

OUTLINE

  • MODULE 1: THE PROJECT MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK

    At the end of this module,  you should be able to:

    1. Define in one’s own words a project.
    2. Define project management.
    3. Explain the differences between projects and operations.
    4. Define a capital value project.
    5. List the characteristics of a capital value project.
    6. Discuss the characteristics of a successful capital value project.
    7. Discuss why capital value projects fail so often.
    8. Explain the role of projects in implementing business strategy.
    9. Discuss the strategic context of a project.
    10. Discuss the elements of an integrated project management system.
    11. Explain the project life cycle and the concepts of rolling wave planning and progressive elaboration.
    12. Discuss the core elements of a capital value project: phases, phase-gate reviews, decision support package, front-end loading (FEL), and project management roles and responsibilities.
    13. Explain the product life cycle.
    14. Discuss the project management life cycle.
  • MODULE 2: IDENTIFY PHASE

    At the end of this module, you should be able to:


    Identify Phase - Overview

    1. List the identify phase objectives, activities, and deliverables. 

    Framing the Project Opportunity

    1. Describe the road map for the identify and select phases.
    2. Describe the framing workshop.
    3. Describe the tools used in a framing workshop in identify phase.
    4. Explain the benefit of using a multi-discipline team to frame the business case and select business opportunities.
    5. Explain the project management team’s role in defining and selecting business opportunities.
    6. Define business goals, business strategy, and business objectives.
    7. Define critical interfaces for effectively framing an opportunity.
    8. List the significant threats in identify and select phases.

    Engineering Management

    1. Discuss the role of engineering on a project.
    2. Discuss the elements of engineering for value
    3. Define value-improving practices (VIPs).
    4. Explain the importance of VIPs.
    5. Identify the recommended VIPs for use within the FEL phases.
    6. Discuss the technology qualification assurance process.
    7. Discuss sources of value of standardization.

    Risk Management

    1. Define risk management.
    2. Define what is meant by threat, opportunity, and uncertainty.
    3. Describe the risk management processes.
    4. Examine the contents of a typical risk register.
    5. Describe risk management key roles and responsibilities.
    6. Examine the outline of a risk management plan.
    7. Write a risk statement using cause(s), event, and consequence(s).
    8. Use a risk breakdown structure.
    9. Identify tools and techniques used to identify risks (generic and industry-specific).

    Cost Estimating and Scheduling

    1. Recognize the critical drivers of projects and associated estimates.
    2. Explain the value of a realistic estimate and the estimating process.
    3. Discuss the importance of setting expectations in early phases by communicating the basis of an estimate, its type, uncertainty, and ranges.
    4. Describe the use of schedules to plan, forecast, and control project activities.
    5. Describe schedule levels and their use in projects.

    Project Execution Planning

    1. Describe the value of project execution planning and the role of the project execution plan (PEP). 
    2. Recognize the importance of having a written PEP that evolves through the project lifecycle. 
    3. Examine the typical contents of the PEP. 
    4. Articulate PEP ownership and responsibilities across the project.
    5. Describe the tools used in developing and controlling the PEP.
  • MODULE 3: SELECT PHASE

    At the end of this module,  you should be able to:


    Select Phase - Overview

    1. List the select phase objectives, activities, and deliverables. 

    Select Development Option (Alternatives) 

    1. Describe the concept selection process.
    2. Describe the tools used in a framing workshop in the select phase.
    3. Discuss the critical success factors for making effective decisions.

    Engineering Management 

    1. Discuss the basis of the design (BoD) document.

    Project Assurance 

    1. Define project assurance (PA).
    2. List objectives of PA.
    3. Discuss how organizations implement PA on a project.
    4. Describe the design hazard management (DHM) process.
    5. Define project health, safety, security, environment Review (PHSSER).
    6. Describe the scope of each of the seven potential PHSSERs.

    Risk Management

    1. Discuss risk ratings and the probability impact grid.
    2. Explain the probability impact matrix.

    Cost Estimating and Scheduling

    1. Define a work breakdown structure (WBS) and how its in planning.
    2. Define a work package and a WBS dictionary.
    3. List the benefits of using a WBS.
    4. Describe the role of the work breakdown structure in planning, executing, monitoring, controlling, and closing the project.
    5. Discuss IPA (www.ipaglobal.com) findings on accelerating mega projects beyond their natural pace.

    Stakeholder Management

    1. Define stakeholder management.
    2. Discuss the value of stakeholder management planning. 
    3. Discuss the process for developing a stakeholder engagement plan. 
    4. Discuss the contents of the stakeholder engagement plan.

    Contracting and Procurement Strategy

    1. Define contracting and procurement strategy.
    2. Discuss the importance of contracting and procurement strategy.
    3. Describe the contracting and procurement strategy development process.
    4. Define the components of a contracting and procurement strategy.
    5. Discuss contracting approaches.
    6. Discuss the relationship between types of contracts and project outcomes.
    7. List the critical issues in contracting and procurement strategy.
    8. Discuss the role of external financing in the contract approach.
    9. Discuss the attributes that the customer looks for in engineering, procurement, construction (EPC) contractor.
    10. Discuss what drives success and failure in EPC lump-sum contracts.

    Health, Safety, Security, and Environment

    1. Provide a typical process for developing and implementing health, safety, security, and environmental management system (HSSE MS) in capital Projects.
    2. Define the commitments of HSSE leadership in the execution and delivery of capital projects.
    3. Define HSSE excellence in terms of the required HSSE MS activities in projects and international best practice requirements.
  • MODULE 4: DEFINE PHASE

    At the end of this module, you should be able to:


    Define Phase - Overview

    1. List the define phase objectives, activities, and deliverables. 

    Quality Management

    1. Define quality.
    2. List quality management principles.
    3. Identify project quality management processes.
    4. Discuss quality management in projects.
    5. Discuss the importance of a project quality management plan.

    Engineering Management

    1. Discuss the role of the owner’s engineering team.
    2. Discuss the roles and responsibilities of the engineering contractor’s team.
    3. List examples of contents of front-end engineering design (FEED) and BoD by the end of the define phase.
    4. Discuss the critical elements that impact the integrity of an asset.
    5. Describe typical management of change (MoC) process.

    Risk Management

    1. Describe the strategies for responding to negative and positive risks.
    2. Perform a risk register update.
    3. Build responses into the PEP.

    Cost Estimating and Scheduling

    1. List the reasons for conducting schedule and cost risk analysis.
    2. Describe the schedule and cost risk analysis processes.
    3. List and describe the components of a capital project cost estimate.
    4. Examine and interpret typical reports generated by a schedule and cost risk analysis software.

    Contractor Registration, Prequalification, Evaluation, and Selection

    1. Describe the Contractor Registration, Prequalification, Evaluation, and Selection process.
    2. System Completion Process and Operational Readiness
    3. Define operational readiness.
    4. Define the system completion process (SCP).
    5. Define SCP planning and SCP execution.
    6. List SCP activities by project phases.
  • MODULE 5: EXECUTE PHASE

    At the end of this module, you should be able to:


    Execute Phase - Overview

    1. List the execute phase objectives, activities, and deliverables. 

    Engineering Management

    1. Define detailed engineering.
    2. Describe the detailed engineering process.
    3. Discuss the roles of the owner’s engineering team in Execute phase. 
    4. Discuss the roles and responsibilities of the engineering contractor in Execute phase.

    Risk Management

    1. Discuss tracking and monitoring existing threats and opportunities and residual threats and opportunities, and identification of new threats or opportunities.
    2. Identify and describe types of risk management reports typically produced and submitted for stakeholder review.
    3. Discuss closing threat and opportunity events or transitioning primarily threats to operational responsibility or opportunities to operations responsibility (usually business opportunities).

    Contract Management and Administration

    1. Describe the contract management and administration process.
    2. List contract administration good practices.
    3. List different types of claims.
    4. Identify actions that the owner’s project team can take to mitigate claims.

CAPITAL PROJECTS STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS FAQs

  • What background do I need for this course?

    No project management experience is required. 

  • Is the on-demand content the same as the 5-day instructor class?

    The content and concepts are very similar. We designed the on-demand class to be suitable for a digital, self-study format.

  • What will I receive in the self-study, interactive course?

    At the end of this course, you will receive: 


    • 40 hours of content,
    • a printable student guide, 
    • interactive video lessons with personalized navigation,
    • instructor email support,
    • a student discussion board where you can engage and chat with other students,
    • interactive games, 
    • Interactive learning assessments, and
    • practice exams.
  • How will I access my course materials if I choose on-demand method?

    When we receive the payment, you will receive an email from INDENTRA LTD. with all the links and information you need to get started.

  • How can I sign up for a review session or an Instructor-led version of this course?

    Once you enroll in the course, INDENTRA LTD will send you an email with the specific details and dates.

  • How to schedule my instructor-led training?

    At any time, you may call or email our customer service team for assistance in enrolling in the event date of your choice. Alternatively, you can choose to use the online scheduling feature.

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