Advanced Project Management Course
Overview
Welcome to Advanced Project Management program at Notting Hill College, a comprehensive and immersive 30-hour program designed for experienced professionals who are ready to lead complex, high-impact projects with strategic clarity and technical excellence.
This intensive course is delivered over five dynamic days in the vibrant city of Manchester, combining advanced project leadership frameworks, real-world simulations, and cutting-edge tools, including AI-powered solutions, to equip learners with the skills required to thrive in today’s evolving project environments.
Whether you’re a seasoned project manager, consultant, or aspiring program leader, this course is built for flexibility and global access. Learners can:
● Attend in person in Manchester as part of a collaborative professional cohort
● Book private sessions at times that suit their personal schedules
● Join fully online through live, instructor-led sessions from anywhere worldwide.
Notting Hill College welcomes learners from across the globe. Upon successful completion of the course and submission of the required assessments, participants will be awarded a Certificate of Achievement along with an official transcript verifying their progress, performance, and completed modules, ideal for professional recognition or academic progression.
At Notting Hill College, the Advanced Project Management course isn’t just about managing projects, it’s about mastering them.
Course Information
The Programme Structure
Day 1: Strategic Project Leadership & Portfolio Thinking
Modules
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Project Management vs. Project Leadership
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Aligning Projects with Organizational Strategy
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Project Portfolio Management: Prioritization and Balancing
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Benefits Realization and Value Management
Objectives
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Lead projects with a strategic mindset aligned to business goals.
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Understand the project’s role in broader portfolio and program structures.
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Evaluate project proposals using business value criteria.
Day 2: Advanced Planning – Hybrid Methodologies & Adaptive Tools
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Hybrid Project Management Approaches (Waterfall, Agile, PRINCE2 Agile)
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Rolling Wave Planning & Progressive Elaboration
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AI-Powered Planning & Forecasting Tools
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Critical Chain Project Management (CCPM)
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Using MS Project, Jira, or Asana for Adaptive Scheduling
Objectives
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Apply hybrid or tailored methodologies to complex projects.
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Manage scope evolution with flexibility and control.
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Leverage AI tools to enhance planning accuracy, risk anticipation, and resource optimization.
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Select and use advanced project scheduling software, including AI-enhanced platforms.
Day 3: Risk Intelligence, Crisis Management & Governance
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Apply hybrid or tailored methodologies to complex projects.
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Manage scope evolution with flexibility and control.
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Leverage AI tools to enhance planning accuracy, risk anticipation, and resource optimization.
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Select and use advanced project scheduling software, including AI-enhanced platforms.
Objectives
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Identify and escalate strategic risks effectively.
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Design robust mitigation and contingency structures.
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Establish governance for oversight and compliance.
Day 4: Leading High-Performing Teams & Stakeholder Influence
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Advanced Stakeholder Engagement (Power/Interest Matrix, Political Mapping)
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Navigating Organizational Dynamics and Change Resistance
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Psychological Safety, Trust, and Accountability in Teams
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Cross-Cultural Communication and Conflict Navigation
Objectives
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Advanced Stakeholder Engagement (Power/Interest Matrix, Political Mapping)
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Navigating Organizational Dynamics and Change Resistance
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Psychological Safety, Trust, and Accountability in Teams
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Cross-Cultural Communication and Conflict Navigation
Day 5: Project Control, Closure & Transformation
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Earned Value Management (EVM) Deep DiveProject Audits, Lessons Learned, and Retrospectives
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Managing Transformational Projects (Digital, Agile at Scale)
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Handover, Benefits Realization Tracking, and Knowledge Transfer
Objectives
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Master control tools to ensure project predictability and transparency.
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Lead effective project closure with measurable impact.
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Enable project-to-operations transition and institutional learning.
Assessment
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Individual Written Analysis (40%)
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Format: 800–1000-word report
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Task: Analyze a recent project you've managed or participated in. Reflect on:
Reflect on:
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Strategic alignment
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Methodology selection
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Risk and stakeholder dynamics
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Lessons learned
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Group Strategy Presentation (60%)
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Task: Develop and present a strategic execution plan for a complex or transformational project (case study or real-world).
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Deliverables (15 min presentation):
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Strategic alignment and value delivery plan
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Risk and governance framework
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Stakeholder and team engagement strategy
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Tools, methodology, and closure metrics
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Eligibility
Advanced Project Management Course is suitable for:
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Experienced project managers
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Consultants
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Aspiring program leaders
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Professionals managing or preparing to manage large-scale or transformational projects
Why Choose
Notting Hill College
We are an accredited British institution that aims to provide a quality learning experience and opportunities to grow.
Receive a diploma from an accredited British institution meaning your achievements will be recognised globally.
Choose a mode of study that best suits your needs and learning style.
Choose your own flexible learning schedule.
Keep up to date with the latest trends in human resources management.
Save money with affordable payment plans.
Learn from expert teachers.
Access hours of additional resources to facilitate your learning process.
Access recordings of your live virtual sessions so you never miss a lesson.
Have a continuous authentication of your certificates with the Lifetime Verification Service.
Enjoy excellent support and communication services.
Join a network of thousands of global Notting Hill College graduates who have qualified from one of our courses.