As we face new and unprecedented challenges in the 21st century, the demand for energy continues to increase unabated. However, the nature of that energy demand is changing, and continues to change almost as fast as it is increasing.
Along with the changing nature of energy demand, the management of energy projects has also had to change. Energy projects need to be delivered faster, safer, and more efficiently than ever before. This Project Management for the Energy Professionals training course focuses on how to exploit both traditional and new project management practices in the energy industry.
By the end of this Energy Training Centre training course, participants will have learned how to:
- Identify the core components of projects in the energy industry
- Develop effective execution strategies applicable to energy projects
- Monitor and control project progress using proven control methods
- Identify, analyse and control risks that threaten to disrupt energy projects
- Deliver energy projects with design integrity assurance
- Satisfy project stakeholders while managing their expectations
This Energy Training Centre training course will ensure that participants will receive a thorough training on the subjects covered by the outline with the instructor utilising a variety of proven adult learning teaching and facilitation techniques. This training course will incorporate both theory and skill training components, applying hands-on exercises, facilitation of group discussions, practical case studies and real-life examples.
The organisation will benefit by:
- Acquiring new tools and techniques for managing energy projects
- Improving project delivery efficiencies and safety records
- Increasing the project management skill sets of their employees
- Minimising negative corporate risk impacts through effective project risk management
- Creating assurance and building rapport with stakeholders
- Attracting new business and improving their reputation with existing clients
Participants will develop additional and valuable skills through:
- Learning how to plan and develop effective project delivery strategies
- Understanding the importance of context and environment in energy projects
- Developing their project estimating and scheduling skills
- Refining their project monitoring and control techniques
- Understanding how to effectively identify, analyse, and control project risks
- Perfecting their project leadership and team management skills
This Project Management for the Energy Professionals training course is tailored for all personnel who are exposed to, involved in, or responsible for, the successful planning, execution, control, and delivery of projects in the energy sector.
This training course is suitable for a wide range of project professionals but will greatly benefit:
- Project Managers
- Project Planners & Estimators
- Quality Assurance Managers
- Contract Managers
- Procurement Managers
- Project Engineers
- Discipline Engineers
- Technical Assistants
DAY ONE: THE NATURE OF PROJECTS IN THE ENERGY INDUSTRY
- The Nature and Complexity of Energy Projects
- Energy Project Context & Environment
- Energy Project Strategizing and Strategic Planning
- The Energy Project Lifecycle
- Managing the Project Triple Constraint
- Commercial Viability Evaluation
DAY TWO: PROJECT PLANNING IN THE ENERGY INDUSTRY
- The 20 Project Management Sequence Steps
- Defining Project Scope
- Developing Work & Cost Breakdown Structures
- Project Management Roles & Responsibilities
- Project Planning Inputs, Tools & Techniques
- Project Estimating Techniques
DAY THREE: PROJECT SCHEDULING, MONITORING & CONTROL
- Project Scheduling & Network Analysis Techniques
- Schedule Compression Techniques
- Project Performance Monitoring
- Earned Value Management & Key Performance Indicators
- Project Control Methods
- Project Design Reviews & Integrity Assurance
DAY FOUR: RISK MANAGEMENT IN ENERGY PROJECTS
- The Six-Step Risk Management Process
- Risk Management Planning
- Risk Identification
- Qualitative & Quantitative Risk Analysis
- Risk Response Planning & Implementation
- Risk Monitoring & Control
DAY FIVE: ENERGY PROJECT MANAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP SKILLS
- Understanding Leadership & Management in the Energy Industry
- Working in Project Teams
- The Team Development Cycle
- Keys to Effective Influence & Persuasion
- Improving Communication, Delegation & Motivating Skills
- Managing Stakeholders & Stakeholder Expectations