Project Management for Beginners – How to get it up and running (including agile)

“The NTUiTiV Difference” – This is Why This Course is Right for You

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AfriLeaders

This course is part of the AfriLeaders Suite of professional development courses, all of which have been specifically selected and tailored to equip sub-Saharan African professionals with the skills and knowledge that they need to thrive in today’s dynamic business and industrial environments. 

Covering areas such as leadership and management, digital transformation, project management, financial acumen, communication skills, and sustainability practices, the NTUiTiV AfriLeaders Suite is tailored for professionals across multiple sectors, including energy, finance, manufacturing, public administration, and technology. 

With a focus on practical application, global best practices, and regional relevance, the courses in the AfriLeaders Suite empower participants to enhance decision-making, drive organizational performance, and position themselves as leaders in the rapidly evolving African marketplace. 

It’s another example of the NTUiTiV Difference…

Jumpstart your first project with clarity, structure & agile confidence.

This intensive 5-day programme is designed for individuals new to project delivery. You’ll gain foundational skills in launching, planning, executing, monitoring, and closing real projects. Each stage is supported by practical tools—such as agile boards and stakeholder charts—combined with real-world case studies, group exercises, and template-driven workshops.

 Why this course is important

• Filling a critical skills gap: Many teams lack structured project or agile training, causing misalignment, scope creep, and delivery delays.

• Smooth transition to agile: With hybrid working becoming standard, foundational agile awareness is increasingly essential for modern projects.

• Building confidence fast: This course delivers practical, hands-on guidance that prepares participants to lead real projects with clarity and support.

 Who should attend

• New or aspiring Project Managers launching their first initiatives

• Team Leads and Business Analysts responsible for defining deliverables and timelines

• Individuals transitioning into project delivery roles from functional or technical backgrounds

• Department or programme coordinators arranging hybrid or agile project structures

 What you will learn

• Project initiation: Develop clear scope definitions, stakeholder maps, and project objectives

• Planning essentials: Create schedules, resource plans, risk registers, and budgeting strategies

• Execution techniques: Manage workflows, changes, progress tracking, and communication protocols

• Monitoring & closure: Set KPIs, produce progress reports, run project reviews, and conduct lessons learned

• Intro to Agile: Build Kanban/Scrum boards, manage backlogs, run sprint planning, and hold retrospectives

• Templates & tools: Gain ready-to-use resources including Gantt charts, stakeholder matrices, change logs, and agile board samples

 What participants say

Sara, Project Coordinator – Education Sector
 (5/5)
“I learned how to structure scope and stakeholder charts from day one. I found the agile workshop really useful and enjoyable, and I’ll use these tools to manage my first school digital upgrade project.”

Ahmed, Business Analyst – Financial Services
 (4.5/5)
“Excellent! The risk register and planning modules taught me essential monitoring techniques. I enjoyed the group planning exercise and plan to introduce these structures into my team’s governance process.”

Emma, Team Lead – Marketing
 (5/5)
“A brilliant course – I really enjoyed it. I learned how to run sprint planning and retrospectives clearly. The real-world case studies were engaging, and I’ll apply these agile methods to our upcoming campaign delivery.”