Short Overview
This program deals with the management, organization, evaluation, planning, control and monitoring of projects. The program covers technical and operational aspects related to the scheduling of project activities, allocation of available resources, planning of cash flows and risk management, as well as organizational aspects such as strategy formulation, project team management and conflict resolution. Agile project management techniques are also examined for projects with a high degree of uncertainty. Special emphasis is placed on project planning (e.g. defining scope, priorities, specifications, communication plan, task analysis and connection with the organizational structure) and monitoring (e.g. change management and critical performance indicators) to achieve specific business goals.
The program presents all aspects for successful management of technical and non-technical projects in various business sectors, such as construction and information technology. The syllabus of the program is aligned with the framework of the international organization Project Management Institute (PMI - https://www.pmi-greece.org/).
Learning Goals
At the end of the program, the students will be able to:
- Develop, execute, monitor and control the plan of a project with the aim of achieving specific business objectives.
- Understand the basic principles of modern project management and how the company's strategy is linked to successful project execution.
- Understand the basic principles of managing a project portfolio.
- Know all aspects of the role and responsibilities of a project manager.
- Apply financial evaluation techniques using Microsoft Excel.
- Apply risk management methodologies and create plans for various contingencies.
- Understand the importance of time, cost, and quality/performance as they relate to project management.
- Use the concepts of project management as a framework for improving the systems and processes of a business.
- Organize, manage, and lead project teams.
Program Value
The program covers not only technical and operational aspects related to the management of project, but also issues related to strategic alignment, team formation, project organization, conflict management, change management and leadership. Overall, the program offers a balanced mix of theoretical knowledge and practical skills, designed to enhance the capabilities of individuals in various aspects of project management, thereby making them valuable assets to their organizations or enhancing their own professional development.
Evaluation Method And Final Grade Computation
Online assessment test through multiple choice questions and/or submission of exercises or assignments. Successful completion of the program and award of a training certificate requires a final grade of at least 50%.
Learning Method Description
The program uses the eLearning educational method: learning takes place purely asynchronously (that is, on days and hours that serve the trainee, without mandatory attendance at a specific time or day), exclusively remotely (using a special educational platform via the internet from the trainee's area) and using digital educational tools that ensure effective and flexible individual self-learning. The program's training material becomes available at specific time periods, based on the training path followed, and then remains available on the training platform without restrictions throughout the duration of the program.