Praxis Framework™ Practitioner

• Professional Background: No prior project management experience is required; however, familiarity with basic project management principles and practices will enhance your learning experience. 

• Language Proficiency: Learners must have a strong command of English, as all course content, discussions, and assessments are delivered in English. 

• Interest in Project Management: The course is ideal for individuals looking to develop their project management skills for career growth, leadership roles, and managing complex projects. 

• Apply Praxis Framework™ Principles: Gain a deep understanding of the Praxis Framework™ and how to apply its principles to manage projects effectively, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives. 

• Master Project Planning and Control: Learn advanced techniques for planning, monitoring, and controlling projects, ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget. 

• Enhance Stakeholder Engagement: Develop strategies to identify and manage stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and collaboration throughout the project lifecycle. 

• Improve Risk Management: Learn to identify, assess, and mitigate risks to improve project outcomes and enhance project resilience. 

The Praxis Framework™ Practitioner course is designed for professionals looking to enhance their project management expertise. Below are the individuals who can benefit from this course:

• Project Managers
• Programme Managers
• Business Analysts
• Team Leaders
• Senior Managers
• Project Coordinators
• Operations Managers
• Consultants
• Change Managers 

Module 1: Introduction to P3 Management

• Life Cycle Management
• P3 Life Cycle Phases and Governance Mechanisms
• Project and Programme Processes
• Identification Processes
• Sponsorship Process
• Characteristics of a Sponsor
• Leadership
• Hersey and Blanchard
• Adair's Action-Centred Leader
• Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
• P3 Management Terms
• Hertzberg
• Prepare Brief
• Stakeholder Management
• Stakeholder Map
• Goals of Influencing
• Cialdini's Six Principles of Influence
• Cohen and Bradford Influence Model
• Ethics
• Montana and Charnov’s Seven Forms of Power

Module 2: Business Case Management

• Business Case
• Justification
• Prepare Definition Plan
• Definition Process
• Standard Project Structure
• Programme Structure
• Teamwork and Tuckman
• Katzenbach and Smith’s Level of Teamwork
• Conflict Management
• Thamhain and Wilemon - Sources of Conflict
• Conflict Management Models Maccoby and Scudder
• Conflict Management Models Thomas-Kilmann

Module 3: Planning

• Management Plans
• Plan Delivery
• Delivery Plans
• Typical Sections of a Delivery Plan
• Scope Management and Procedure
• Product Definition Techniques
• Requirements Management
• Purpose of Value Management
• Solutions Development
• Benefits Management
• Change Control
• Configuration Management

Module 4: Schedule Management

• Time Scheduling
• Factors Affecting Choice of Technique
• Gantt Chart
• Network Diagram – Precedence Diagram
• Critical Path Analysis

Module 5: Resource Scheduling

• Resource Limited Scheduling

Module 6: Options for Manipulating Activities

• Finance Management
• Investment Appraisal
• Scoring Methods
• Payback Method
• Discounted Cash Flow
• Funding
• Budgeting and Cost Control

Module 7: Risk Management

• Probability-Impact Assessment
• Risk Responses
• Change Management

Module 8: Resource Management

• Procurement
• Contract Management
• Goals of Negotiation
• Shell's Five Styles of Negotiation
• Mobilisation
• Delivery Process
• Information Management
• Control
• RAG Reports
• Earned Value Management
• Where do Trends Lead?

Module 9: Communication

• Goals of Communication
• David Berlo’s Components of Communication
• Boundaries Process
• Assurance
• Development Process
• Context of the Development Process
• Delegation
• Closure Process
• Benefits Realisation Process