WORKSHOP ON PROJECT ANALYSIS AND MANAGEMENT

6^th– 9^th April, 2026                                                                                                             22^rd-26^th June, 2026

24^th-27^th August,2026                                                                                                         1^st – 4^th December, 2026

Introduction:

Project analysis and management is the comprehensive process of evaluating, planning, executing, and controlling a temporary endeavor to achieve specific goals, involving detailed study (analysis) of feasibility, risks, and resources, followed by systematic oversight (management) through the project lifecycle (initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, closure) to ensure successful, efficient delivery within scope, time, and budget constraints. 

Irrespective of
the sector: manufacturing, services, social or non-governmental organization, project management capability remains indispensable. It helps in organizing and managing time, people, materials and financial resources to achieve the business or stakeholder’sobjectives.
In brief, project management objectives are the successful development of the project’s procedures of initiation, planning, execution, regulation and closure as well as the guidance of the project team’s operations towards achieving all the agreed upon goals within the set scope, time, quality and budget standards.
Project management skills therefore, refer to the core abilities that are necessary to successfully bring a project from start to finish. For example, a project manager must be organized, knowledgeable and able to multitask. They must also be a good communicator, strong leader and effective problem-solver.
These skills will enable the professional to understand the triple constraint theory, also called the Iron Triangle in project management, defines the three elements (and their variations) as follows: Scope, time (schedule), budget (cost). 

The rationales for project management are as follows.
• Project management approach will help in handling complex, costly and risky assignments by providing interdisciplinary approach in handling the assignments. Example: R&D organizations.
• Project management approaches help in handling assignments in a specified time frame with definite start and completion points .Example handling customer orders by Industries involved in production of capital goods.
• Project management approaches provide task orientation to personnel in an organization in handling assignments. Example: Organizations in IT sector handling software development assignments for clients.
Participants shall be walked through all the above and more…

Course Contents

Module One:  Overview of Project Management and philosophy

Defining project management and analysis,  why project management and analysis, the philosophy behind the concept, scope. Project Management context, project management processes.

Module Two: Core Concept and Lifecycle

• Project Fundamentals: Definitions of a “project” versus “program” or “operations,” project characteristics, and types (tangible vs. intangible).
• The Project Cycle: Phases including project idea generation, identification, preparation, appraisal/selection,
  execution, and closure.
• Strategic Alignment: Connecting project goals to broader organizational business strategies and missions. 

Module Three: Project Analysis and Appraisal 

• Feasibility Segments:
  • Technical & Engineering: Assessing technology choices, plant capacity, and location factors.
  • Market & Demand: Situational analysis, demand forecasting, and competitive marketing plans.
  • Management: Evaluating organizational legal forms and management structures.
• Financial Analysis: Estimating start-up costs, projected income statements, cash flow modeling, and balance
  sheets.
• Economic & Social Appraisal: Social cost-benefit analysis (SCBA), UNIDO approach, and environmental impact
  assessments.
• Investment Criteria: Discounting (NPV, IRR) and non-discounting (payback period) methods for project selection. 

Module Four: Project Management Knowledge Areas

• The Triple Constraint: Balancing the critical trade-offs between Scope, Time, and Cost (often expanded
  to include Quality, Risk, and Resources).
• Planning & Scheduling: Utilizing tools like Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), Gantt charts, and Network Analysis (CPM/PERT).
• Risk Management: Systematic identification, assessment (Tornado diagrams, simulations), and mitigation
  planning (avoidance, transference, acceptance).
• Resource & Procurement Management: Acquiring and allocating labor/materials, contract management, and tendering arrangements (PPP, BOT, BOOT).
• Stakeholder & Communication Management: Identifying stakeholder influence, vertical/horizontal communication, and conflict resolution tactics. 

Module Five: Advanced & Specialized Topics

• Methodologies: Traditional (Waterfall) vs. Modern approaches like Agile, Scrum, and Lean.
• Team Dynamics: Leading pure project teams, task forces, and managing group behavior and motivation.
• Ethics & Professional Conduct: Project management ethics, professional training, and industry standards.
• Computer-Based Tools: Applying software for monitoring, reporting, and linear programming. 

Duration: Four (4) days                                                                                                                                                               Fee: N300,000

For Whom: 

Project Manager/officers from the manufacturing and service industries. Other officers scheduled to handle special assignments other than their functions could be considered.