In today’s challenging and uncertain times, HR initiatives often involve complex projects —whether it’s implementing a new HR system, managing change initiatives, or launching company-wide training programs. Yet many HR professionals lack formal project management training, making it challenging to stay on budget, meet deadlines, and align projects with strategic goals. This three-day course is designed to bridge the gap between HR expertise and project management best practices. You’ll gain the skills to move smoothly from strategy to implementation, effectively manage resources, and confidently lead HR projects to success.
Why This Course Matters for HR Professionals
- Turn Strategic Plans into Action – Learn how to execute HR projects that deliver measurable business impact.
- Master Core Project Management Skills – Develop competencies in planning, budgeting, risk management, and stakeholder engagement.
- Increase Efficiency & Reduce Project Risks – Gain tools to keep projects on track and avoid costly delays.
- Enhance Career Growth – Strengthen your project management expertise to take on larger, high-visibility HR initiatives.
Who Should Attend?
- HR professionals involved in HR technology, change management, or process improvement projects.
- HR specialists supporting multiple projects across an organization.
- Business managers with project management responsibilities.
- Leaders managing large teams within complex projects.
- Self-taught project managers looking for formal training.
- Professionals preparing for PMP certification.
What You’ll Learn
- Describe the importance of understanding how your project aligns with strategic objectives.
- Understand the difference between an operational HR role and a project management role.
- Learn key concepts, tools, and techniques from the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide v6 and v7).
- Learn and grow your project management vocabulary to thrive in a project team.
- Learn how to apply your subject matter knowledge to a project.
- Understand the importance of project communication.
- Stay in control of budgets and timelines.
Detailed Agenda of the Program
Day 1
9am to 11am
- Course objectives
- Introductions
- What is a project?
- What is project management?
- The transition to the role of a project manager.
- The importance of strategic alignment.
2pm to 4pm
- Project life-cycle approaches
- The PMBOK process groups
- Initiating a project
- Preparing the project charter
Day 2
9am to 11am
- Planning a project
- The triple constraint
- The work breakdown structure
- Building the project team
2pm to 4pm
- Project quality
- Project risk analysis
- How to execute a project
Day 3
9am to 11am
- Human resource management
- The importance of communication
2pm to 4pm
- Understand how to monitor and control a project.
- Change requests
- Closing a project
- Review and wrap-up
Registration Difficulties/Questions: Please reach out to the Professional Development team at Professionaldevelopment@hrpa.ca