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Project Sponsorship Excellence Training Course
This course would benefit a variety of professionals, including senior executives and managers who are preparing to take on project sponsorship roles. Project sponsors should have strong leadership and project management skills. It is also valuable for project managers seeking to gain a better understanding of the expectations and support required from sponsors.
A project sponsor is an integral part of any organisation. They are a champion for the project and ensure it receives appropriate priority at an organisational level.
This course is designed to equip participants with the essential skills and knowledge required to become effective project sponsors. Through a combination of theoretical insights and practical applications, participants will explore the critical responsibilities and strategic importance of project sponsorship within organisations.
- CPD Points: 6
- Training Course Category: Management & Leadership
- Training Course Duration: 1 day
- Training Course Location: Virtual, online or classroom-based
- Understand the role and responsibilities of a project sponsor within an organisation.
- Develop skills for aligning project goals with business objectives and strategies.
- Learn how to manage risks and changes effectively throughout the project lifecycle.
- Gain insights into making high-level decisions regarding budgets and project direction.
- Master the processes for approving deliverables, resources, and ensuring quality within projects.
- Introduction to Project Sponsorship
- Definition and importance of project sponsorship
- Overview of the project life cycle
- Aligning Projects with Business Objectives
- Understanding business goals and strategies
- Techniques for ensuring project alignment
- Risk and Change Management
- Identifying and managing project risks
- Implementing effective change management processes
- Decision Making and Resource Management
- High-level decision-making processes
- Approving project resources and deliverables
- Ensuring Quality and Accountability
- Quality assurance practices in project management
- The sponsor's role in maintaining project integrity and accountability
- Point of contact and escalation if needed in a project
- Real-world Case Studies and Best Practices
- Analysis of successful project sponsorship examples
- Lessons learned from project failures and how to avoid common pitfalls
- Role-playing Scenarios
- Practical exercises to reinforce learning outcomes
