PROJECT MANAGEMENT FOR NON-MANAGERIAL PROFESSIONALS
“Building Project Skills and Confidence for Technical and Administrative Staff”
Course Schedule
| Date | Venue | Fees (Face-to-Face) |
|---|---|---|
| 20 – 24 Apr 2026 | Dubai, UAE | USD 3495 per delegate |
Course Introduction
In modern organizations, project-based work is no longer limited to formal project managers. Technical specialists, coordinators, analysts, and administrative staff are increasingly required to support or lead small projects, contribute to cross-functional teams, and manage tasks with time, scope, and resource constraints.
This practical 5-day training equips non-managerial professionals with the fundamental skills, tools, and mindset required to contribute effectively to projects. No prior project management experience is needed. The course introduces essential concepts from the PMBOK® Guide and Agile frameworks in a highly accessible, interactive format.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
• Understand project management terminology and life cycle phases
• Plan and organize tasks using basic scheduling and tracking tools
• Identify project goals, constraints, and roles within a project team
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders and report on progress
• Support successful delivery of project outcomes
Key Benefits of Attending
• Gain project confidence without needing formal management authority
• Learn hands-on tools for time, task, and team coordination
• Collaborate more effectively within project teams
• Understand your role in project success and how to avoid common pitfalls
• Build transferable skills for broader career development
Intended Audience
This program is designed for:
• Administrative, operational, and technical support staff
• Engineers, analysts, coordinators, and assistants
• Staff working on ad hoc, short-term, or support-level project tasks
• Professionals transitioning into project-based roles
• Anyone looking to strengthen foundational project skills
Individual Benefits
Key competencies that will be developed include:
• Planning and organizing work using project frameworks
• Basic use of Gantt charts, checklists, and task trackers
• Clear communication, reporting, and stakeholder engagement
• Confidence participating in and contributing to team projects
• Understanding of project purpose, risks, and expectations
Organization Benefits
Upon completing the training course, participants will demonstrate:
• Greater staff contribution to project objectives and deliverables
• Improved cross-functional communication and accountability
• More consistent execution of project tasks and reporting
• Better utilization of non-managerial personnel in project work
• Enhanced support for organizational project success
Instructional Methdology
The course follows a blended learning approach combining theory with practice:
• Strategy Briefings – Key project principles, roles, and phases explained
• Case Studies – Real-world examples of team contributions to project success
• Workshops – Hands-on task planning, scheduling, and communication exercises
• Peer Exchange – Teamwork, role-plays, and project simulations
• Tools – Simple templates for timelines, task lists, project charters, and status updates
Course Outline
Training Hours: 07:30 AM – 03:30 PM
Daily Format: 3–4 Learning Modules | Coffee Breaks: 09:30 & 11:15 | Lunch Break: 01:00 – 02:00
Day 1: Introduction to Project Management
- Module 1: What is a Project? (07:30 – 09:30)
• Characteristics of a project vs operations
• Real-world project examples and terminology - Module 2: The Project Life Cycle (09:45 – 11:15)
• Phases: Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring, Closure
• Project roles and responsibilities - Module 3: Workshop – Project Scenario Mapping (11:30 – 01:00)
• Identify phases and tasks in a team-based case
Day 2: Planning and Organizing Work
- Module 4: Setting Project Goals and Deliverables (07:30 – 09:30)
• SMART goals, success criteria, and assumptions - Module 5: Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and Task Planning (09:45 – 11:15)
• Breaking work into manageable parts - Module 6: Workshop – Creating a WBS and Task List (11:30 – 01:00)
• Plan a basic project structure
Day 3: Time, Cost, and Resources
- Module 7: Scheduling Basics and Gantt Charts (07:30 – 09:30)
• Timelines, dependencies, and milestones - Module 8: Estimating Time and Cost (09:45 – 11:15)
• Effort, duration, and cost concepts - Module 9: Workshop – Build a Basic Gantt Chart (11:30 – 01:00)
• Use a template to schedule project activities
Day 4: Team Communication and Progress Tracking
- Module 10: Communicating in a Project Environment (07:30 – 09:30)
• Reporting, meetings, and feedback loops - Module 11: Status Updates and Risk Awareness (09:45 – 11:15)
• Monitoring tools, task tracking, and simple risk response - Module 12: Workshop – Simulate a Weekly Project Check-in (11:30 – 01:00)
• Present status, raise issues, and adjust plans
Day 5: Project Closure and Review
- Module 13: Finishing the Project (07:30 – 09:30)
• Lessons learned, documentation, and celebration - Module 14: Putting it All Together (09:45 – 11:15)
• Recap of project flow and tools learned - Module 15: Final Workshop – Plan and Present a Mini Project (11:30 – 01:00)
• Team project presentation using full course toolkit
Certification
Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion in Project Management for Non-Managerial Professionals, affirming their ability to support project work effectively using professional tools and techniques in both English and Arabic.