
Infrastructure Construction Companies Association in cooperation with the Management Academy, offers yet another training course “Project Management in Construction Business.” About the Management Academy Management Academy was established in 2011 and is a nonprofit organization (social enterprise). Its mission is to improve the quality of management in business, state and civil sectors of Georgian society by providing quality training, materials and networking opportunities. Our trainings are designed to provide participants with practical experience. At least 50% of the meeting time is devoted to preparing, discussing and documenting real-life situations, projects and tasks. All of our trainers and partners are top class professionals with at least 12 years of coaching and practical experience. Project Management Training is the first product of the Management Academy. During this time the course was delivered to more than 70 groups, within which more than 1,000 managers (private, public and non-governmental sector) received qualified and practical knowledge on better project management. For 8 years the training has been constantly evolving and it incorporates both traditional and modern approaches. We can proudly say that 100% of our trainees confirm that they have improved the results and recommend the Management Academy. Who is the course for? The course is designed for construction companies (e.g. construction, supervisory, materials manufacturer and dealer, heavy equipment dealer, developer, etc.), as well as for the middle and upper level managers of their partner organizations that are directly involved in project management and require the use of project management methodology and means in practice. The aim of the course is to enhance both theoretical knowledge and practical skills of the participants. By studying common project management methodologies and techniques, the course will help trainees become better managers. The theoretical part of the course is based on the widely recognized PMI methodology (Project Management Institute – www.pmi.org), while the practical part is based on examples of Georgian and international construction projects. How will you benefit from the course? After the course, participants will be able to analyze and solve the difficulties associated with successful implementation of construction projects. They will be able to answer the following key questions: What is a project? Who are the project’s main participants and third parties? What is a successful project and what can we do to succeed? How to manage project priorities? What do we do, how do we do it and what do we need for it? How to manage a project team? How to manage project resources? What are the specifications of construction projects and how to apply the methodology for successful project management? Within the framework of the course participants will develop the following project documents based on their own companies’ and abstract business cases: Project Charter Project Scope Statement WBS (Work Breakdown Structure) & WBS Dictionary – with the help of MindManager Schedule with the help of MS Project Budget in MS Excel Communication Plan Participants will receive course slides, references to relevant literature, document templates, and relevant certificates. Content of the training Day 1: What is a project? Who are the main participants of the project? Managing project team and communication (6 hours) What we get: General Overview. What project management methodologies are available? Who’s who in the project? Why should the key project participants and their responsibilities be identified from the outset? Why is project team management so important and how do we manage it? What tools and techniques are available to manage the project team? Who, in what form and to what extent, should be involved in the project and what means of communication exist? Day2: Project phases and project content management (6 hours) What we get: What are the phases of the project? Why is it important to identify and launch a project right from the start? As a result, we get the project charter. Identify and manage the most important component of the project – project scope. As a result we will get the project content document with the appropriate annexes. Day 3: Time management. Project Schedule (6 hours) What we get: What are the phases of the project? Why is it important to identify and launch a project right from the start? As a result, we get the project charter. Identify and manage the most important component of the project – project scope. As a result we will get the project content document with the appropriate annexes. Day 4: Project cost management. Project budget. Project risk management (6 hours) What we get: What should we keep in mind when planning expenses? Why is project risk management important and how to manage it? As a result of the module we get the project budget and project risk plan. Trainers Vano Nadiradze: Professional project manager Partner and trainer at Management Academy PMP – Internationally Certified Project Manager 10+ years of training experience 10+ years experience in IT and business project management Founder and member of the board of directors of “PMI Tbilisi, Georgia Chapter” Founder and General Director of the company “Project Management Experts” Master of Project Management at George Washington University MBA – Grenoble Graduate School of Business (France) (graduates in 2020 ) For more details please visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vnadiradze Lela Machaidze: Professional project manager Trainer at Management Academy PMP – Internationally certified project manager 15+ years of experience in the management projects, programs and operations in construction, infrastructure, public sectors and healthcare system Founder and President of “PMI Tbilisi, Georgia Chapter” Founder and Executive Director of the company “Project Management Experts” Master of Project Management at George Washington University Advisor to the Executive Director of the Municipal Development Fund For further details please visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lela-machaidze-pmp-mba-55568011/ If interested, please confirm your participation in this completed form no later than November 21st: Period / Duration: November 24, 30, December 7-8, 2019 10:00 – 17:30 (4 meetings, a total of 24 contact hours). Venue:Lubliana Str 13b, Infrastructure Construction Companies Association, Conference Hall Training fee: the course fee is 1100 GEL. Infrastructure Construction Companies Association will cover 50% of the cost of training for its members. We wish you a successful day!