Project Management: Liderazgo y Dirección de Proyectos

Program Overview

---

Project Management: Liderazgo y Dirección de Proyectos

Program Presentation

The Project Management program is a discipline in constant evolution. The current uncertainty and the speed of change derived from the digital revolution make it necessary to gain agility and flexibility in the definition, development, and implementation of our projects.

This program develops the competencies and skills necessary to manage and lead projects in the current context, assimilating the knowledge, mentalities, aptitudes, and attitudes necessary to successfully complete projects, regardless of their level of complexity.

Objectives

The program will develop the following competencies and skills:

• Set the foundations for the future success of the project through correct definition and planning.
• Master the economic and financial aspects to defend the project's viability and value contribution.
• Direct and lead the project team, being aware of the keys to managing people.
• Use the most advanced project management methodologies, understanding their different philosophies.
• Adapt the project management methodology to the needs of your company.

Plan of Studies

• Project Direction and Planning
  • What is a project and what is not?
  • Projects vs. Operations
  • Project life cycle
  • Project initiation, Project charter, and KPIs
  • Planning, scope, Gantt, and human resources
  • Execution, control, and team management
  • Closure, documentation, and project delivery
• Team Management Skills
  • Teamwork dynamics
  • Strategic leadership and people management
  • Effective interpersonal communication and assertiveness
  • Negotiation and influence
  • Conflict prevention, management, and resolution
• Financial Management of a Project
  • Fundamentals of financial management and information flows
  • Analysis of financial statements, Balance, P&L, Treasury
  • Project cost control and budgeting
  • Economic viability of a project/company
  • Return on investment analysis and decision-making
• Projects in Complex Environments and Multi-Project
  • Projects in complex organizations
  • Risk and uncertainty management
  • The dilemma of shared resources
  • Project synchronization and prioritization
  • Project speed vs. Productivity
• Multitasking Management
  • Urgent and important tasks
  • Parkinson's Law
  • Task duration estimation
  • The dilemma of protections
  • Critical chain vs. Critical path
  • Buffer calculation
• Hybrid and Agile Project Management
  • The Project Management revolution
  • A new "Hybrid PM" approach
  • The Agile manifesto
  • Agile philosophy, values, and principles
  • Agile methodologies and language
  • Life cycles: Waterfall vs. Agile
  • Minimum Viable Product (MVP)
  • Agile teams
  • Introduction to Scrum
  • Scrum vs. Kanban

Program Details

• Duration: 6 weeks
• Modality: 80% face-to-face - 20% online
• Hours: 58
• Schedule: Check calendar
• Price: 3,800€
• City: Barcelona

Admission and Registration

To register, fill out the form that appears by clicking the "Register" button.

Payment must be made by transfer to the CAIXABANK account:

• IBAN: ES 0049.

The participant or the company may request the cancellation of the registration up to 15 days before the start of the program, and IQS undertakes to refund the total amount. From that date or once the program has started, IQS will decide whether it is appropriate to refund and the amount to be reimbursed if applicable.

IQS reserves the right to cancel or postpone the start of the program if the minimum number of participants is not reached to carry it out and guarantee its quality standards. In that case, IQS will contact the participant or the company to proceed with the refund of the total amount paid.

FAQs

• What should I do to register? Fill out the form that appears by clicking the "Register" button.
• Can I benefit from any aid? Yes, always and when the registration fee is paid by you, totally or partially. In the case that your company supports you economically, the percentage of the aid will only apply to the amount invoiced to the participant and may vary depending on the labor, personal, and economic circumstances of the candidate. Additionally, IQS may offer individuals the possibility of deferring payment in several installments, provided that there is an initial payment when formalizing the reservation of a place. Former IQS students have special economic conditions.
• Can my company benefit from any discount? Yes, always and when any of the following circumstances occur:
  • Being a member of the Fundació Empreses IQS.
  • Having previously trained collaborators in IQS Executive Education.
  • Enrolling more than one participant in the same program and edition.
  The percentage or amount of the discount will only apply to the amount invoiced to the company and will depend on the concurrence of the above criteria. Former IQS students have special economic conditions.
• Is the program eligible for Fundae (Tripartita) funding? Yes, it is eligible since we meet the requirements for this purpose. The amount or percentage of the funding will depend on the hours and modality, as well as other criteria outside of IQS. IQS does not take charge of the procedures for this funding and does not issue any invoices to third-party organizing entities.

Program Director

Sergi Tomás Blázquez

Executive Education

IQS Professors

Marc Rafat Casafont

Executive Education

Rebeca Calderón Morón

Ricard Masip Pous, PhD

More Information

Program/Account ID

Name

Last Name

Email

Prefix

Select 34 1

Phone

Company

Observations

You have 250 characters left.

The data controller is the Institut Químic de Sarrià CETS Fundació Privada (IQS), CIF G, with its registered office at Vía Augusta, 390, Barcelona (CP 08017).

The purpose of the processing is the management of your request and the sending of informative communications about our activities.

Rights: You can exercise the rights of access, rectification, deletion, portability, limitation, or opposition to the processing by writing to the registered office of IQS or by sending an email to .

Additional information: You can consult additional information about this personal data processing by going to the IQS Data Privacy Policy.

I have read and accept the above information

Program academic id

Academic year

Term (UTM)

Campaign (UTM)

Source (UTM)

Also of Interest

Posgrado Product & Process Engineering Managament

Department management and product development

4 months

Semi-face-to-face

October 17, 2024

Toma de Decisiones Estratégicas, Tácticas y Operacionales

Methodology for improving complex decision-making processes

2 weeks

Semi-face-to-face

November 22, 2024

Máster en Dirección de Operaciones

Industrial focus in Operations and Supply Chain Management

10 months

Semi-face-to-face

October 17, 2024

Loading info...

Via Augusta, 390 08017 Barcelona, España

Contact

About IQS

About IQS News Agenda Transparency portal Work with us

Programs

Bachelor's and Dual Bachelor's Degrees Master's and Dual Master's Degree Executive Education Phd

Study in IQS

Bachelor’s Admissions Process Master’s Admissions Process Bachelor’s Degrees Open Days International Office

Research

Research groups Research projects Solutions for companies Tech Transfer

Legal notice Cookies Policy Data Privacy Policy

2025 IQS Barcelona

Program Outline

---

Degree Overview:

The program, "Project Management: Liderazgo y Dirección de Proyectos," is a 6-week, semi-presential program designed to equip participants with the skills and knowledge to manage and lead projects effectively in today's dynamic environment. It emphasizes the importance of agility and flexibility in project definition, development, and implementation, particularly in the context of the digital revolution.

---

Objectives:

The program aims to develop participants' competencies and abilities to:

• Establish a solid foundation for project success through effective definition and planning.
• Utilize advanced project management methodologies, comprehending their diverse philosophies.
• Adapt project management methodologies to the specific needs of their company.

---

Outline:

---

Structure:

• The program is delivered in a semi-presential format, combining in-person sessions on campus or at company visits with synchronous online sessions via video conferencing.
• Online sessions are interactive and recorded for those who miss them.
• Asynchronous online forums for discussion may be organized depending on the module/subject.
• The program emphasizes practical application through a real-world project that participants work on throughout the program.
• The project serves two purposes:
• To ground classroom learning and apply acquired knowledge.
• To tangibly demonstrate the return on investment for the company in the participant.
• Various dynamics are employed during sessions to facilitate a practical, effective, and stimulating learning process.

---

Course Schedule:

• Start Date: 17/10/2024
• End Date: 21/11/2024
• Duration: 6 Weeks
• Mode: 80% In-person – 20% Online
• Hours: 58
• Schedule: See Calendar
• Price: 3.700€
• City: Barcelona

---

Modules:

• Dirección y planificación de proyectos:
• Defining what constitutes a project and what does not.
• Projects vs. Operations.
• Project lifecycle.
• Project initiation, Project Charter, and KPIs.
• Planning, scope, Gantt charts, and human resources.
• Execution, control, and project team management.
• Closure, documentation, and project delivery.
• Habilidades en la dirección de equipos:
• Team dynamics.
• Strategic and people leadership.
• Effective interpersonal communication and assertiveness.
• Negotiation and influence.
• Conflict prevention, management, and resolution.
• Gestión financiera de un proyecto:
• Fundamentals of financial management and information flows.
• Analysis of financial statements: Balance sheet, P&L, Treasury.
• Project costs and budget control.
• Economic viability of a project/company.
• Profitability analysis and investment decisions.
• Proyectos en entornos complejos y multiproyecto:
• Projects in complex organizations.
• Risk and uncertainty management.
• The dilemma of shared resources.
• Project synchronization and prioritization.
• Project speed vs.
Productivity.
• Gestión de la multitarea:
• Urgent and important tasks.
• Parkinson's Law.
• Task duration estimation.
• The dilemma of protections.
• Critical chain vs. Critical path.
• Calculation of protection buffers.
• Gestión híbrida y ágil de proyectos:
• The Project Management revolution.
• A new "Hybrid PM" approach.
• The Agile Manifesto.
• Agile philosophy, values, and principles.
• Agile methodologies and language.
• Life cycles: Waterfall vs. Agile.
• Minimum Viable Product (MVP).
• Agile teams.
• Introduction to Scrum.

---

Teaching:

• The program emphasizes practical application through a real-world project that participants work on throughout the program.
• The project serves two purposes:
• To ground classroom learning and apply acquired knowledge.
• To tangibly demonstrate the return on investment for the company in the participant.
• Various dynamics are employed during sessions to facilitate a practical, effective, and stimulating learning process.

---

Other:

• The program is designed to be relevant to managers and project leaders.
• The program is supported by large companies from various sectors who train their project teams at IQS.
• IQS awards a Certificate of Completion to those who successfully complete the program.
• The program is eligible for funding through Fundae (Tripartita).