PROJECT MANAGEMENT IN PRACTICE PROGRAMME

Strengthening real-world project delivery capability through applied learning.

Our Project Management in Practice programme is delivered by Edinburgh Connect in collaboration with the Egis Group, one of the world’s leading engineering, infrastructure, and project management consultancies. The programme combines industry best practice with practical project delivery experience, helping professionals strengthen capability across planning, governance, risk management, scheduling, and stakeholder engagement within complex project environments.

Download the full programme overview for detailed information on programme structure, learning outcomes, delivery options, and trainer profiles.

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

The Project Management in Practice programme is designed to bridge the gap between project management theory and real-world delivery. Developed in collaboration with the Egis Group, the programme provides practical insight into the tools, frameworks, governance processes, and delivery approaches used across major infrastructure, real estate, and public-sector projects. Delivered by practising Chartered Project Management professionals, participants gain practical knowledge that can be immediately applied within live project environments to strengthen planning, coordination, governance, and delivery performance.

WHO THE PROGRAMME IS FOR

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES

Understand the full project lifecycle from project definition through to delivery and handover

Develop and apply Project Execution Plans (PEP)

Apply governance, planning, and delivery frameworks within complex environments

Identify, assess, and manage project risks effectively

Develop and manage project schedules, milestones, and dependencies

Apply effective communication, reporting, and stakeholder engagement practices

Strengthen project coordination, control, and delivery performance

Apply practical project management techniques within live project environments

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

Project Definition & Governance

Project lifecycle and delivery frameworks
Governance structures and approval processes
Development of project briefs and objectives
Business case development and project initiation

Project Planning & Controls

Project Execution Plans (PEP)
Scope, schedule, and cost fundamentals
Risk identification and mitigation
Project controls and performance monitoring

Programme Scheduling & Delivery

Scheduling principles and critical path
Milestones, dependencies, and sequencing
Monitoring progress and performance reporting

Design, Procurement & Delivery

Design development and stakeholder coordination
Procurement strategies and contractor selection
Contract structures and administration

Handover & Project Close

Testing, commissioning, and handover processes
Documentation, lessons learned, and performance review
Transition to operational delivery

Programme content can be adapted to align with organisational requirements.

Learning Approach

Our programmes adopt a practical, practitioner-led approach focused on real-world project environments, including:

Facilitated workshops and applied exercises

Real-world case studies from infrastructure and capital projects

Group discussion and peer learning

Practical tools, templates, and frameworks

Realistic project scenarios enabling immediate workplace application

Delivery Options

Live Online Instructor-Led Training

Onsite Corporate Delivery Across the Middle East

Immersive Programmes in Scotland and the UK

Typical Duration: 2 – 4 days, depending on organisational requirements.

TRAINERS & INDUSTRY EXPERTISE

The programme is delivered in collaboration with the Egis Group, a leading international engineering, consulting, and project management organisation operating across more than 100 countries worldwide.

Participants benefit from practical insight shared by experienced Egis project management professionals who bring extensive experience across infrastructure, real estate, transport, urban development, and capital projects. The programme reflects real-world delivery environments, enabling participants to understand how project management frameworks, governance structures, and delivery practices are applied across major projects.

CERTIFICATION

ORGANISATIONAL BENEFITS

TAILORED ORGANISATIONAL SOLUTIONS

Programme content, duration, delivery format, and project examples can be tailored to align with organisational objectives, sector requirements, and workforce capability priorities.