Accelerated PM Readiness  

Duration :	4 Days
Language :	Language: Cantonese with English materials
Audience :	New project managers, associate PMs, or professionals transitioning into project management roles
Framework :	Based on PMI’s PMBOK® Guide, PMP Exam Content Outline 2025, and practical application frameworks
Class Size :	16

Course Objective :

This intensive foundation program is designed for professionals new to project management or preparing for their first PM role. The focus is on building core PM competencies, mastering essential tools and techniques, understanding the complete project lifecycle, and developing practical application skills for project environment. Through interactive sessions, case studies, and hands-on exercises, participants will gain confidence to manage projects effectively from initiation to closure.

Suggested Training Agenda – Day 1

Time	Theme	Topic
09:30 – 09:50	Opening & Introduction	Course Introduction & PM Career Path – 1Welcome and participant introductions – Understanding the project manager role – Overview of the 4-day learning journey – PMI Talent Triangle™ and career development2
09:50 – 11:15	PMI Framework Overview	Introduction to PMBOK® Guide & Process Groups – Understanding project vs operations – Overview of 5 Process Groups and 10 Knowledge Areas – Project lifecycle and phases – Predictive, agile, and hybrid approaches 📌 Takeaway: Clear framework of how projects are structured and managed globally.
11:15 – 11:30	Break
11:30 – 12:30	Project Initiation	Starting Projects Right: Charters & Stakeholders – Developing project charter: purpose and components – Identifying stakeholders and understanding expectations – Business case and benefits management basics – Getting project authorization 📌 Takeaway: Ability to properly initiate and justify projects with clear objectives.
12:30 – 14:00	Lunch
14:00 – 16:00	Planning Foundations	Scope & Requirements Management – Collecting and documenting requirements – Defining project scope – Creating Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) – Scope baseline and verification 📌 Takeaway: Master the first critical step in planning: defining what needs to be delivered.
16:00 – 16:15	Break
16:15 – 17:30	Planning Workshop	Hands-On: Building Your First WBS – Group exercise: Develop WBS for a sample project – Peer review and feedback – Common mistakes and how to avoid them
17:30 – 18:00	Daily Review	Q&A & Key Takeaways – Review of Day 1 concepts – Participant questions and clarifications – Preview of Day 2

Suggested Training Agenda – Day 2

Time	Theme	Topic
09:30 – 09:45	Day 1 Recap	Review & Reflection – Quick quiz on Day 1 concepts – Questions and clarifications
09:45 – 11:15	Schedule Planning	From Activities to Timeline – Activity definition and sequencing – Estimating activity durations – Developing project schedule – Critical Path Method fundamentals – Schedule baseline   📌 Takeaway: Create realistic project timelines and identify what drives project duration.
11:15 – 11:30	Break
11:30 – 12:30	Cost & Resource Planning	Budgeting for Success – Cost estimation techniques – Determining project budget – Resource planning and allocation – Cost baseline   📌 Takeaway: Develop project budgets and understand resource management basics..
12:30 – 14:00	Lunch
14:00 – 16:00	Quality & Risk Planning	Planning for Excellence & Uncertainty – Quality planning: metrics and standards – Risk management planning – Risk identification techniques – Qualitative risk analysis – Developing risk responses 📌 Takeaway: Proactively plan for quality requirements and potential project risks.
16:00 – 16:15	Break
16:15 – 17:30	Integrated Planning Workshop	Building Your Project Management Plan – Integrating scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risk plans – Understanding plan components and approval – Group exercise: Plan integration
17:30 – 18:00	Daily Review	Planning Synthesis – Review of comprehensive planning – Participant reflections

Suggested Training Agenda – Day 3

Time	Theme	Topic
09:30 – 09:45	Days 1-2 Recap	Planning Concepts Review – Key planning concepts check – Questions and reinforcement
09:45 – 11:15	Project Execution	Leading Teams & Delivering Results – Acquiring and developing project team – Team development stages (Tuckman’s model) – Managing project work and deliverables – Quality assurance activities – Implementing risk responses   📌 Takeaway: Understand how to lead teams and manage work during project execution.
11:15 – 11:30	Break
11:30 – 12:30	Stakeholder Engagement	Communication & Influence – Stakeholder engagement strategies – Communication planning and execution – Managing stakeholder expectations – Basic conflict resolution approaches 📌 Takeaway: Build effective stakeholder relationships through strategic communication.
12:30 – 14:00	Lunch
14:00 – 16:00	Project Monitoring & Control	Tracking Performance & Managing Change – Performance measurement basics – Variance analysis and corrective actions – Change control process – Quality control techniques – Risk monitoring and control 📌 Takeaway: Monitor project health and manage changes effectively.
16:00 – 16:15	Break
16:15 – 17:30	Control Workshop	Earned Value Management Basics – Introduction to EVM concepts (PV, EV, AC) – Calculating simple performance indices – Forecasting basics – Group exercises on performance tracking
17:30 – 18:00	Daily Review	Execution & Control Synthesis – Review of execution and control concepts – Questions and application scenarios – Preview of Day 4: Closing and professional development

Suggested Training Agenda – Day 4

Time	Theme	Topic
09:30 – 09:45	Days 1-3 Recap	Course Journey Review – Comprehensive review of project lifecycle – Participant reflections on key learnings
09:45 – 11:15	Project Closing	Finishing Strong & Learning – Formal project closure processes – Administrative closure activities – Final product/service delivery – Capturing lessons learned – Benefits realization review   📌 Takeaway: Complete projects professionally and capture valuable insights for future improvement.
11:15 – 11:30	Break
11:30 – 12:30	Business Environment	Projects in Organizational Context – Understanding organizational structures – Compliance and regulations – Governance frameworks – Strategic alignment 📌 Takeaway: Recognize how projects fit within the broader business and regulatory environment.
12:30 – 14:00	Lunch
14:00 – 16:00	Professional Practice	Ethics & Governance in PM – PMI Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct – Ethical decision-making in projects – Professional responsibility – Building credibility and trust 📌 Takeaway: Strengthen ethical awareness and professional conduct as a project manager.
16:00 – 16:15	Break
16:15 – 17:30	Career Development	Your PM Career Path – PMI certifications overview (e.g. CAPM®, PMP®) – Continuing education requirements – Building your PM portfolio – Networking and professional growth
17:30 – 18:00	Final Session	Course Conclusion & Next Steps – Comprehensive course review – Action planning for immediate application – Participant feedback and evaluation – Certificate presentation preparation