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An Interactive 5-Day Training Course

Certificate in Strategic Project Management

Align projects with strategy to deliver sustained business value

The Certificate in Strategic Project Management training course develops structured capability in aligning project delivery with organisational strategy, enabling value-based prioritisation, disciplined execution, and leadership-driven outcomes that support long-term performance and resilience.

Core Competencies:

Strategic Alignment
Project Governance
Risk & Control
Leadership Execution

Course Schedule

02 - 06 Feb 2026

Dubai

| $5950

04 - 08 May 2026

Paris

| $5950

17 - 21 Aug 2026

Dubai

| $5950

21 - 25 Sep 2026

Barcelona

| $5950

16 - 20 Nov 2026

Dubai

| $5950

14 - 18 Dec 2026

London

| $5950

04 - 08 May 2026

Online

| $3950

16 - 20 Nov 2026

Online

| $3950

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Introduction Key Learning Outcomes Training Methodology Who Should Attend? Outline

Introduction

Strategic project management extends beyond delivering projects on time and within budget. It ensures that every project directly supports organisational objectives, competitive positioning, and long-term value creation. In complex and dynamic environments, organisations must prioritise initiatives that deliver measurable strategic impact while managing risk, resources, and stakeholder expectations effectively.

The Certificate in Strategic Project Management training course provides professionals with a structured approach to integrating strategy into project selection, planning, and execution. Participants gain a clear understanding of how projects contribute to business goals, how to assess value and risk, and how to apply governance and control mechanisms throughout the project lifecycle. The course emphasises leadership, decision-making, and cross-functional coordination to ensure projects deliver outcomes that extend beyond operational success and contribute meaningfully to organisational performance.

Key focus areas include:

Strategic alignment of projects with organisational objectives
Project planning, governance, and control disciplines
Risk identification, analysis, and mitigation
Leadership and team performance in project environments

Key Learning Outcomes

At the end of this Certificate in Strategic Project Management training course, participants will be able to:

Analyse projects for strategic fit, value, and organisational impact
Apply structured project lifecycle and governance frameworks
Develop practical and effective project management plans
Establish robust control, monitoring, and reporting mechanisms
Identify, assess, and manage project risks strategically
Strengthen leadership, communication, and team performance in projects

Training Methodology

This Certificate in Strategic Project Management training course adopts a practical and application-driven learning approach grounded in real project environments. Participants engage with structured frameworks, case-based analysis, and facilitated discussions to translate strategic project management concepts into effective execution practices. Emphasis is placed on professional judgement, risk-informed decision-making, and leadership capability across the project lifecycle.

Who Should Attend?

This Certificate in Strategic Project Management training course is ideal for:

Project managers responsible for strategic project delivery
Engineers and technical specialists involved in major projects
Project control and planning professionals
Risk and contract management professionals
Proposal and business development managers
Professionals supporting project governance and execution

Course Outline

Day 1

Project Management Planning and Strategizing

Projects and Programs
Project Identification
Understanding the Organisation & Complexities in Oil & Gas Projects
Project Life Cycles and Stage Gates
Project Sanctioning and Approval Process
Development of the Strategic Project Business Case
Exploratory Decision Analysis

Day 2

Strategic Project Delivery Preparation

Understanding the Macro-Environment in Relation to Projects
Working with Stakeholders and Managing their Expectations
Preparing for Project Delivery through 20 Steps
Defining Project Roles & Responsibilities
Developing a Strategic Project Execution Plan
Compiling Project Estimates
Producing Work & Cost Breakdown Structures

Day 3

Project Analysis & Control

Financial Feasibility Analysis
Financing & Credit Risk Considerations
Developing Realistic Project Schedules
Critical Path Analysis
Project Control & Management of Change
Key Performance Indicators & Earned Value Management
Monitoring & Reporting Project Progress

Day 4

Identifying, Analysing & Controlling Project Risks

Defining & Describing Risk
Planning the Risk Management Process
Identifying Risk
Qualitative & Quantitative Risk Analysis
Risk Response Planning
Prioritising Risks Strategically
Controlling Risks

Day 5

Developing Strategic Management and Leadership Skills

Project Managers & Leaders – Unique Requirements
The Need for a Team Approach
The Team Development Cycle
Developing Effective Teams
Keys to Effective Influence & Persuasion
Communication, Delegation & Motivational Skills

International Standards & Professional Alignment

Our training courses are aligned with internationally recognised professional standards and frameworks across leadership, strategy, finance, governance, risk, compliance, and audit. By integrating globally trusted models, we ensure learners develop practical, relevant, and industry-recognised capabilities.

Our trainings draw on leading international standards and professional frameworks, including ISO, ISACA, COSO, OECD, IIA, FATF, Basel, IFRS/ISSB, GRI, NIST, CPD, ILM and the OECD AI Principles. This alignment ensures consistency with global best practices across financial management, risk oversight, digital governance, sustainability, and strategic decision-making..

Designed in alignment with globally recognised professional bodies, our courses support continuous professional development, strengthen organisational capability, and provide clear pathways toward professional certifications valued worldwide.