Course Objectives:

By the end of this course, participants will:

1. Gain a comprehensive understanding of the project lifecycle stages: Assess, Select, and Define.
2. Learn to apply best practices in project management for evaluating and selecting viable project options.
3. Develop skills to define project objectives, scope, and deliverables effectively.
4. Enhance decision-making capabilities by integrating technical, financial, and risk assessments.
5. Prepare actionable plans and strategies to transition projects into the execution phase successfully.

Course Syllabus:

Day 1: Overview of the Assess, Select, and Define Stages

1. Introduction to Project Lifecycle Phases
2. Key Activities in Each Stage
3. Workshop: Mapping the Project Lifecycle for a Case Study

Day 2: Assessment Stage - Identifying Opportunities

1. Defining the Assessment Process
2. Feasibility Studies and Screening
3. Risk and Stakeholder Analysis
4. Case Study: Conducting a Feasibility Analysis for a Hypothetical Project

Day 3: Selection Stage - Prioritizing Project Options

1. Prioritizing Projects for Selection
2. Cost-Benefit Analysis in Selection
3. Workshop: Applying a Decision-Making Framework to Project Selection

Day 4: Definition Stage - Finalizing Project Details

1. Defining Project Objectives and Scope
2. Developing Preliminary Plans
3. Stakeholder Communication and Buy-In
4. Workshop: Creating a Project Definition Document

Day 5: Integration and Transition to Execution

1. Integration of the Assess, Select, and Define Outputs
2. Handover to the Execution Phase
3. Capstone Project: Managing a Project from Assess to Define