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SUMMARY:Certificate: Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Software Testing
DESCRIPTION:Course Overview:\nThis course equips learners with the fundamental principles and practical skills to effectively test software\, manage defects\, and assure quality throughout the development lifecycle. \nTarget Audience:\nAspiring software testers\, QA analysts\, developers\, and IT graduates. \nOutline\nModule 1: Software Testing Principles\n\nCore Objectives: Verification vs. Validation.\nFundamental Test Process: Planning\, Analysis\, Execution.\nKey Terminology: Error\, Defect\, Failure.\nTesting Levels: Unit\, Integration\, System\, Acceptance.\nTesting Types: Functional vs. Non-Functional.\n\nModule 2: Test Planning and Strategy Development\n\nComponents of a Test Plan.\nAnalyzing Requirements to Define Test Scope & Objectives.\nRisk-Based Testing Approach.\nEstimating Effort and Resource Planning.\nDefining Test Strategy for a Project.\n\nModule 3: Manual and Automated Testing Techniques\n\nBlack-Box Test Design Techniques: Equivalence Partitioning\, Boundary Value Analysis.\nCreating and Executing Manual Test Cases.\nIntroduction to Test Automation: Benefits and Limitations.\nOverview of Automation Tools (e.g.\, Selenium\, Cypress).\nThe Role of Manual vs. Automated Testing.\n\nModule 4: Defect Tracking and Reporting\n\nDefect Lifecycle and Statuses.\nLogging Effective Defect Reports: Key Information and Reproducibility.\nUtilizing Defect Tracking Tools (e.g.\, Jira).\nTriage and Priority Management.\nCommunicating Defects to Developers and Stakeholders.\n\nModule 5: Quality Assurance in Software Development\n\nQA’s Role in the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).\nIntegrating Testing in Agile & DevOps Methodologies.\nBest Practices for Test Metrics and Reporting.\nIntroduction to Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD).
URL:https://excelbi.co.za/event/certificate-information-and-communication-technology-ict-software-testing/2026-08-31/
LOCATION:Excel BI\, 484 Hilda Street\, Hatfield\, Pretoria\, Gauteng\, 0083\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Project Management
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ORGANIZER;CN="Excel BI":MAILTO:info@excelbi.co.za
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SUMMARY:Advanced Risk Management in Projects
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nThis advanced course provides a deep dive into the sophisticated techniques and strategies used to identify\, analyze\, and mitigate risks in complex\, high-stakes projects. Move beyond the basics to master quantitative analysis\, develop robust response strategies\, and create a resilient project environment. \nTarget Audience: \nSenior Project Managers\, Program Managers\, Risk Management Specialists\, PMO leads\, and anyone responsible for managing risk on large\, complex\, or critical projects. \nUpon completion\, students will be able to: \n\nEmploy advanced techniques for comprehensive risk identification.\nConduct both qualitative and quantitative risk analysis to assess impact and probability.\nDevelop and implement sophisticated risk response strategies.\nDesign and execute a continuous risk monitoring and control plan.\nApply lessons learned from real-world case studies to their own projects.\n\nOutline\nModule 1: In-Depth Analysis of Risk Identification \n\nAdvanced Techniques: Delphi technique\, SWOT analysis\, assumption and constraint analysis\, and prompt lists.\nIdentifying Black Swans and Unknown Unknowns: Strategies for anticipating emergent and unpredictable risks.\nDocumenting Risks: Structuring a risk statement (Cause -> Risk -> Effect) and enhancing the risk register.\n\nModule 2: Qualitative and Quantitative Risk Assessment Techniques \n\nAdvanced Qualitative Analysis: Probability and Impact Matrix with weighted criteria\, risk categorization\, and risk urgency assessment.\nIntroduction to Quantitative Analysis: Understanding when and why to use quantitative methods.\nQuantitative Tools & Techniques: Expected Monetary Value (EMV) analysis\, Decision Tree Analysis\, and Monte Carlo simulations (conceptual understanding).\n\nModule 3: Risk Prioritization and Response Planning \n\nRisk Prioritization: Using the results of qualitative/quantitative analysis to create a ranked risk list.\nResponse Strategies for Threats: Deep dive into Avoid\, Transfer\, Mitigate\, and Accept strategies\, including creating contingency plans and fallback plans.\nResponse Strategies for Opportunities: Leveraging Exploit\, Enhance\, Share\, and Accept strategies.\n\nModule 4: Implementation of Risk Mitigation Strategies \n\nIntegrating Responses into the Project Plan: Adding risk responses (mitigation tasks\, contingency reserves) to the schedule\, budget\, and WBS.\nAllocating Resources: Assigning owners and ensuring they have the authority and resources to implement responses.\nContingency and Management Reserves: Establishing and managing reserve funds and buffers for known and unknown risks.\n\nModule 5: Monitoring and Controlling Project Risks \n\nRisk Audits and Reviews: Conducting periodic audits to assess the effectiveness of the risk management process.\nRisk Reassessment: Regularly re-evaluating existing risks and identifying new ones throughout the project lifecycle.\nVariance and Trend Analysis: Using performance data (Earned Value Management – EVM) to spot potential risk triggers.\n\nModule 6: Case Studies on Risk Management in Complex Projects \n\nCase Study 1: Large-Scale Infrastructure Project (e.g.\, cost overruns\, delays).\nCase Study 2: Technology Implementation (e.g.\, scope creep\, integration failure).\nCase Study 3: Pharmaceutical R&D (e.g.\, regulatory risks\, testing failures).
URL:https://excelbi.co.za/event/advanced-risk-management-in-projects/2026-08-17/
LOCATION:Excel BI\, 484 Hilda Street\, Hatfield\, Pretoria\, Gauteng\, 0083\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Project Management
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ORGANIZER;CN="Excel BI":MAILTO:info@excelbi.co.za
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260817T090000
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SUMMARY:Agile Project Management with Scrum
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nThis advanced course delves deep into the Scrum framework\, moving beyond the basics to master the practices\, artifacts\, and metrics that drive successful iterative delivery. Learn to manage backlogs\, lead effective ceremonies\, and foster a high-performing\, adaptable team environment. \nTarget Audience:\nProduct Owners\, Scrum Masters\, Development Team members\, project managers\, and Agile coaches with a basic understanding of Scrum who want to deepen their practical expertise. \nUpon completion\, students will be able to: \n\nFacilitate and enhance all Scrum ceremonies for maximum value.\nCreate\, refine\, and manage a dynamic Product Backlog effectively.\nPlan and execute a Sprint with a clear goal and definition of “Done.”\nUtilize key Scrum metrics (velocity\, burn-down charts) to monitor progress and forecast.\nApply strategies to adapt to change and remove impediments.\nFoster a collaborative\, self-organizing\, and high-performing team culture.\n\nOutline\nModule 1: Advanced Scrum Practices and Ceremonies \n\nCeremony Deep Dive: Advanced techniques for facilitating Sprint Planning\, Daily Scrum\, Sprint Review\, and Retrospective.\nDefinition of Ready (DoR) & Definition of Done (DoD): Establishing and applying team agreements to ensure quality and clarity.\nHandling Ceremony Anti-Patterns: Identifying and addressing common dysfunctions (e.g.\, daily scrums becoming status meetings\, ineffective retrospectives).\n\nModule 2: Creating and Managing a Product Backlog \n\nBacklog Refinement (Grooming): Techniques for effective refinement sessions\, splitting large stories\, and estimating.\nPrioritization Techniques: Advanced methods beyond MoSCoW\, such as Weighted Shortest Job First (WSJF) and Kano Model.\nEpics\, Themes\, and User Stories: Structuring the backlog from large initiatives to actionable user stories.\n\nModule 3: Sprint Planning and Execution \n\nEffective Sprint Goal Creation: Crafting a clear\, motivating\, and achievable Sprint Goal.\nCapacity-Based Planning: Planning based on team capacity and historical velocity\, not just wishful thinking.\nSprint Execution & Impediment Removal: The Scrum Master’s role in protecting the team and proactively removing blockers.\n\nModule 4: Monitoring Progress Through Scrum Metrics \n\nVelocity: Tracking and using velocity as a capacity planning tool\, not a performance indicator.\nBurn-down & Burn-up Charts: Interpreting these charts to understand progress and scope change.\nCumulative Flow Diagrams (CFD): Using CFDs to identify bottlenecks in the team’s workflow.\n\nModule 5: Handling Changes and Adaptability in Scrum \n\nManaging Scope Change Mid-Sprint: Protocols for handling new requests during a Sprint without disrupting the goal.\nThe Art of the Pivot: Knowing when to cancel a Sprint versus when to adapt the plan.\nRisk Management in Agile: Identifying and mitigating risks through iterative delivery and transparency.\n\nModule 6: Strategies for Effective Team Collaboration \n\nFostering Psychological Safety: Creating an environment where team members feel safe to experiment\, fail\, and speak up.\nConflict Resolution: Techniques for facilitating healthy conflict and resolving dysfunctions within the team.\n\nCollaboration Techniques: Practices like pair programming\, mob programming\, and swarming to enhance teamwork and knowledge sharing.
URL:https://excelbi.co.za/event/agile-project-management-with-scrum/2026-08-17/
LOCATION:Excel BI\, 484 Hilda Street\, Hatfield\, Pretoria\, Gauteng\, 0083\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Project Management
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ORGANIZER;CN="Excel BI":MAILTO:info@excelbi.co.za
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Project Management
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nThis foundational course provides the essential principles and practices of project management. Learn the project life cycle\, key terminology\, and core skills needed to initiate\, plan\, and execute projects successfully\, on time and within budget. \nTarget Audience \nAspiring project managers\, team members\, students\, and professionals in any industry who want to understand the discipline of project management. \nUpon completion\, students will be able to: \n\nDefine project management and articulate its value and key concepts.\nIdentify and describe the phases of a standard project life cycle.\nUnderstand the core responsibilities and skills of a project manager.\nUtilize basic project management tools for planning and tracking.\nDevelop a simple project plan\, schedule\, and budget.\nIdentify basic project risks and understand mitigation strategies.\n\nOutline\nModule 1: Definition and Importance of Project Management \n\nWhat is a Project?: Distinguishing projects from ongoing operations.\nWhat is Project Management?: Defining the discipline and its key objectives (scope\, time\, cost\, quality).\nThe Value of PM: Understanding how effective PM delivers benefits and reduces risks for organizations.\n\nModule 2: Project Life Cycle and Key Phases \n\nThe Project Life Cycle: Overview of the typical phases: Initiation\, Planning\, Execution\, Monitoring & Controlling\, Closing.\nInitiation Phase: Defining the project goal\, scope\, and stakeholders. The project charter.\nClosing Phase: Handing over the final deliverable\, releasing resources\, and conducting lessons learned.\n\nModule 3: Roles and Responsibilities of a Project Manager \n\nThe PM’s Key Duties: Leading the team\, managing communication\, mitigating risks\, managing the triple constraint (scope\, time\, cost).\nEssential Skills: Communication\, leadership\, negotiation\, problem-solving\, and stakeholder management.\nAuthority vs. Responsibility: Understanding the challenge of leading projects without direct authority over team members.\n\nModule 4: Basic Project Management Tools and Techniques \n\nVisual Tools: Introduction to Gantt charts\, Kanban boards\, and calendars for tracking progress.\nCommunication Tools: The RACI chart (Responsible\, Accountable\, Consulted\, Informed) for defining roles.\nDocumentation: Overview of key documents like the project charter\, scope statement\, and status reports.\n\nModule 5: Introduction to Project Planning and Scheduling \n\nWork Breakdown Structure (WBS): Decomposing project deliverables into smaller\, manageable tasks.\nSequencing and Dependencies: Determining the order of tasks and which tasks depend on others.\nEstimating Duration: Techniques for estimating how long tasks will take.\n\nModule 6: Overview of Budgeting and Resource Allocation \n\nCost Estimating: Top-down vs. bottom-up estimating techniques.\nCreating a Baseline Budget: Aggregating the estimated costs of individual activities to establish a total budget.\nResource Allocation: Identifying what people\, equipment\, and materials are needed and when.\n\nModule 7: Introduction to Risk Management \n\nIdentifying Risks: Brainstorming techniques to find potential threats and opportunities.\nRisk Analysis: Assessing the probability and impact of risks (Qualitative Analysis).\n\nRisk Response Planning: Basic strategies for dealing with risks: Avoid\, Mitigate\, Transfer\, Accept.
URL:https://excelbi.co.za/event/introduction-to-project-management/2026-08-10/
LOCATION:Excel BI\, 484 Hilda Street\, Hatfield\, Pretoria\, Gauteng\, 0083\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Project Management
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ORGANIZER;CN="Excel BI":MAILTO:info@excelbi.co.za
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SUMMARY:Mastering Project Leadership and Communication
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nThis advanced course moves beyond traditional project management to focus on the human side of delivering projects. Develop the essential leadership\, communication\, and influence skills required to inspire high-performance teams\, navigate complex conflicts\, manage diverse stakeholders\, and lead successful organizational change. \nTarget Audience: \nSenior Project Managers\, Program Managers\, Project Leaders\, and anyone tasked with leading project teams and managing key stakeholder relationships in complex environments. \nUpon completion\, students will be able to: \n\nAdapt leadership styles to motivate teams and navigate different project situations.\nApply advanced conflict resolution and negotiation techniques to achieve project goals.\nDevelop and execute a sophisticated stakeholder engagement and influence plan.\nImplement effective communication strategies for co-located\, hybrid\, and fully virtual teams.\nFoster a collaborative\, accountable\, and high-performing team culture.\nLead people through project-related change and drive innovation.\n\nOutline\nModule 1: Advanced Leadership Styles and Their Application to Projects \n\nLeadership vs. Management: Distinguishing between managing tasks and leading people.\nSituational Leadership® Model: Adapting your leadership style (Directing\, Coaching\, Supporting\, Delegating) based on team maturity and task complexity.\nServant Leadership & Transformational Leadership: Applying frameworks that focus on empowering teams and inspiring change.\n\nModule 2: Conflict Resolution and Negotiation Strategies \n\nSources of Project Conflict: Identifying common causes (e.g.\, schedules\, priorities\, resources\, personality).\nConflict Resolution Models: Applying the Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument (TKI) to choose the right approach (Competing\, Collaborating\, Compromising\, etc.).\nPrincipled Negotiation: Using strategies from “Getting to Yes” (focus on interests\, not positions) to achieve win-win outcomes.\n\nModule 3: Stakeholder Engagement and Influence Skills \n\nStakeholder Analysis & Mapping: Advanced techniques for identifying power\, interest\, influence\, and attitude.\nDeveloping Influence Strategies: Building coalitions\, crafting compelling arguments\, and using the Cialdini principles of persuasion (e.g.\, reciprocity\, scarcity\, authority).\nCreating a Stakeholder Engagement Plan: Moving from analysis to actionable engagement activities.\n\nModule 4: Advanced Communication Strategies for Virtual Teams \n\nThe Virtual Communication Challenge: Addressing proximity bias\, building trust\, and fostering inclusion remotely.\nChoosing the Right Channel: Matching the communication medium (email\, video\, chat\, collaborative tools) to the message’s complexity and sensitivity.\nRunning Effective Virtual Meetings: Designing and facilitating engaging virtual meetings that achieve their objectives.\n\nModule 5: Building and Sustaining High-Performance Project Teams \n\nTuckman’s Model Deep Dive: Actively guiding a team through Forming\, Storming\, Norming\, and Performing stages.\nCreating Psychological Safety: Establishing a team culture where members feel safe to take risks and voice opinions.\nMotivation & Recognition: Applying motivational theories (e.g.\, Herzberg\, Pink’s Drive) and designing effective recognition systems for project teams.\n\nModule 6: Leading Change and Driving Innovation Within Projects \n\nChange Management Models: Applying frameworks like ADKAR (Awareness\, Desire\, Knowledge\, Ability\, Reinforcement) to project initiatives.\nOvercoming Resistance: Identifying the root causes of resistance and developing strategies to address them.
URL:https://excelbi.co.za/event/mastering-project-leadership-and-communication/2026-08-03/
LOCATION:Excel BI\, 484 Hilda Street\, Hatfield\, Pretoria\, Gauteng\, 0083\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Project Management
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ORGANIZER;CN="Excel BI":MAILTO:info@excelbi.co.za
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SUMMARY:Fundamentals of Agile Project Management
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nThis course provides a solid foundation in the Agile mindset and practices. Learn the core values\, principles\, and popular frameworks like Scrum to deliver value to customers faster\, adapt to change\, and foster collaborative\, high-performing teams. \nTarget Audience: \nProject managers\, product managers\, software developers\, team leads\, and anyone involved in product development or project delivery who wants to understand and apply Agile methodologies. \nUpon completion\, students will be able to: \n\nExplain the Agile mindset\, values\, and principles and contrast them with traditional project management.\nDescribe the Scrum framework\, its roles\, events\, and artifacts.\nUnderstand the responsibilities of the Scrum Master\, Product Owner\, and Development Team.\nParticipate in basic Agile planning\, estimation\, and iterative development cycles.\nDefine key concepts like Sprints\, User Stories\, and the Product Backlog.\n\nOutline\nModule 1: Introduction to Agile Methodologies \n\nThe Origins of Agile: The Agile Manifesto and the need for a more adaptive approach.\nAgile vs. Waterfall: Comparing and contrasting predictive (Waterfall) and adaptive (Agile) life cycles.\nBeyond Software: How Agile is used in various industries beyond IT.\n\nModule 2: Key Principles and Values of Agile \n\nThe Four Values of the Agile Manifesto: Individuals and interactions\, Working software\, Customer collaboration\, Responding to change.\nThe Twelve Principles: Understanding the guiding principles behind the Agile manifesto (e.g.\, satisfying the customer\, welcoming change\, delivering frequently).\nThe Agile Mindset: Shifting from a fixed to a growth mindset\, emphasizing collaboration and learning.\n\nModule 3: Overview of Scrum Framework \n\nWhat is Scrum?: Defining the framework: empirical process control\, transparency\, inspection\, and adaptation.\nThe Three Pillars of Scrum: Transparency\, Inspection\, and Adaptation.\nScrum Artifacts: Introduction to the Product Backlog\, Sprint Backlog\, and Increment.\n\nModule 4: Roles in an Agile team: Scrum Master\, Product Owner\, and Team Members \n\nThe Product Owner (PO): Maximizing product value\, managing the Product Backlog\, and stakeholder management.\nThe Scrum Master (SM): Serving the PO\, the Team\, and the organization; removing impediments; and ensuring Scrum is understood.\nThe Development Team: Self-organizing\, cross-functional teams responsible for delivering a “Done” increment each Sprint.\n\nModule 5: Basics of Agile Planning and Estimation \n\nThe Product Backlog: The living\, ordered list of everything that is needed in the product.\nUser Stories: Writing requirements from the user’s perspective (As a… I want… So that…).\nAgile Estimation: Techniques like Story Points and Planning Poker for relative sizing\, not time-based estimates.\n\nModule 6: Introduction to Sprints and Iterations \n\nThe Sprint Cycle: The container for all other Scrum events\, typically 1-4 weeks long.\nSprint Events: Overview of Sprint Planning\, Daily Scrum\, Sprint Review\, and Sprint Retrospective.
URL:https://excelbi.co.za/event/fundamentals-of-agile-project-management/2026-08-03/
LOCATION:Excel BI\, 484 Hilda Street\, Hatfield\, Pretoria\, Gauteng\, 0083\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Project Management
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ORGANIZER;CN="Excel BI":MAILTO:info@excelbi.co.za
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SUMMARY:Project Management Professional (PMP) Prep Course
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nThis intensive course provides a complete deep dive into the PMBOK® Guide and the three exam domains (People\, Process\, and Business Environment) as outlined by PMI. It is designed to equip experienced project managers with the knowledge\, strategies\, and practical application skills needed to pass the PMP® exam on the first attempt. \nTarget Audience: \nExperienced project managers who meet PMI’s prerequisites and are preparing to take the PMP® certification exam. \nUpon completion\, students will be able to: \n\nMaster the concepts\, processes\, and knowledge areas from the PMBOK® Guide – Seventh Edition and The Standard for Project Management.\nUnderstand the exam’s emphasis on the three domains: People (42%)\, Process (50%)\, and Business Environment (8%).\nApply predictive\, agile\, and hybrid approaches to project management scenarios.\nConfidently answer situational and complex multiple-choice questions.\nDevelop a personalized study plan and test-taking strategy for the PMP® exam.\n\nOutline\nModule 1: In-depth Study of the PMBOK® Guide and Foundational Concepts \n\nThe PMBOK® Guide – 7th Ed: Key concepts: value delivery\, models\, methods\, and artifacts.\nThe Standard for Project Management: The 12 principles and 8 performance domains.\nProject Management Models & Methods: Tailoring models (e.g.\, Tuckman’s ladder) and methods (e.g.\, estimating\, meeting management) to scenarios.\n\nModule 2: Detailed project integration management \n\nProject Integration Management: Developing project charter\, project plan\, directing work\, managing knowledge\, and closing.\nProject Scope Management: Gathering requirements\, defining scope\, creating WBS\, and validating/controlling scope.\nProject Schedule Management: Sequencing activities\, estimating durations\, developing and controlling the schedule (CPM\, PERT).\n\nModule 3: Advanced project scope and time management \n\nProject Cost Management: Estimating costs\, determining budget\, and controlling costs (Earned Value Management – EVM).\nProject Quality Management: Planning quality\, managing quality\, and controlling quality.\nProject Resource Management: Planning\, acquiring\, developing\, and managing the team.\n\nModule 4: Strategies for cost management and budgeting \n\nEssentials of Stakeholder Management: Identifying stakeholders\, planning engagement\, and managing engagement.\nTeam Leadership & Dynamics: Empowering teams\, training\, conflict management\, and motivating team members.\nCommunication Management: Planning\, managing\, and monitoring project communications.\n\nModule 5: Comprehensive risk management approaches \n\nComprehensive Risk Management: Planning\, identifying\, analyzing (qualitative/quantitative)\, planning responses\, and implementing responses.\nProject Procurement Management: Planning\, conducting\, and controlling procurements.\nThe Business Environment Domain (8%): How projects align with organizational strategy\, compliance\, and delivering value.\n\nModule 6: Techniques for quality management and assurance \n\nAgile Principles & Mindset: Key agile concepts\, roles (SM\, PO)\, and artifacts (backlog\, increments).\nHybrid Life Cycles: Combining predictive and adaptive approaches.\nTailoring Techniques: Modifying processes to fit unique project contexts.\n\nModule 7: Essentials of stakeholder management and communication \n\nStakeholder Identification:\n\nTechniques: Brainstorming\, org charts\, reviewing documents.\nOutput: Stakeholder Register.\n\n\nStakeholder Analysis:\n\nPower/Interest Grid: Categorize stakeholders (e.g.\, Manage Closely\, Keep Satisfied).\nAssess influence\, expectations\, and potential impact.\n\n\nCommunication Planning:\n\nDevelop a Stakeholder Engagement Plan.\nTailor messages based on stakeholder needs (frequency\, format\, channel).\n\n\nEngagement & Monitoring (20 mins):\n\nStrategies: Collaboration\, consultation\, reporting.\nAdjust plans based on feedback and changing dynamics.
URL:https://excelbi.co.za/event/project-management-professional-pmp-prep-course/2026-07-20/
LOCATION:Excel BI\, 484 Hilda Street\, Hatfield\, Pretoria\, Gauteng\, 0083\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Project Management
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ORGANIZER;CN="Excel BI":MAILTO:info@excelbi.co.za
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