Project Management Training in Kenya — PM Essentials

Project Management Essentials

Lend Me Your Ears brings you Project Management Essentials: a practical, hands-on 3-day short course designed for professionals in Kenya who want to build cohesive teams, overcome people-related obstacles, and deliver better project outcomes.

Participants receive a Certificate from Lend Me Your Ears, a NITA-accredited training firm.

Why Project Management Essentials?

In Kenya’s dynamic business environment—from Nairobi’s corporate headquarters to NGOs and tech start-ups—project success depends as much on communication and collaboration as it does on -schedules and budgets.

This workshop focuses on the main stages of the project lifecycle, providing tips and techniques for both project managers and team members to:

• Build team cohesion
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders
• Navigate conflict and maintain momentum
• Balance the hard (planning, risk) and soft (people, communication) aspects of project management

“More often than not, the seeds of success or failure get planted during the early planning and team-building stage.”— Terry Schmidt, Strategic Project Management

Project Management Training in Kenya: What you will learn

By the end of this course, you will have:

• Learnt tips and techniques to increase the chance of project success

• Developed a greater understanding of the stages of team development and how to help your team perform at its best

• Explored how to prioritise, plan, and manage communication with stakeholders

• Practiced persuasive communication using the AIDA formula (Attention, Interest, Desire, Action)

• Identified common planning pitfalls and strategies to avoid them

• Gained tools for giving feedback, managing conflict, and delegating effectively

Course outline: Project Management short course in Kenya

1. Introduction to Project Success

• Why do some projects fail?

• The three areas of focus: Task, Team, Individual

• Types of project teams: stand-alone, functional, matrix, and virtual

2. Starting Up a Project

• Articulating project aims clearly and persuasively

• Use a proven formula for persuasive communication

• Avoiding common planning mistakes

3. Managing a Project: Team Communication

• Building trust, rapport, and winning commitment

• Effective delegation

• The pros and cons of conflict

• Sources of conflict and how to manage them

• Giving feedback with confidence

4. Managing a Project: Stakeholder Communication

• Defining and identifying stakeholders

• Stakeholder mapping using the Influence/Interest Grid

• Planning stakeholder communication

• Managing advocates, critics, and neutral stakeholders

5. Closing a Project

• Why closing a project properly is critical

• Activities for a successful project close

Course competencies: Project Management Training in Kenya

This course develops five key competencies that are essential for workplace success:

• Flexibility – Adapting to a variety of situations, individuals, and groups
• Relationship Building – Building bonds and using them to achieve positive outcomes
• Team Working – Working cooperatively across cultures and boundaries
• Working Strategically – Aligning priorities and action to organisational goals
• Achievement – Sustained energy and determination to meet challenging targets

Who should attend this Project Management Training Program?

This short course is ideal for professionals across Kenya who are involved in projects—whether you are a new project manager, a team member, or a subject matter expert who finds yourself leading initiatives.

It is especially valuable for:

• Project managers and aspiring project managers

• Team leads and supervisors

• Engineers, IT professionals, and technical staff

• NGO program officers

• Anyone who needs to influence, persuade, or communicate with stakeholders

PM Essentials : Delivery options

We offer flexible delivery to suit your team’s needs:

• Public Workshops: Open enrollment sessions in Nairobi

• In-House Corporate Training: Customised programs delivered at your organisation or select venue

• Virtual Training: Live, interactive online sessions for teams across and outside Kenya

Every participant leaves with a personal action plan.

Why train with Lend Me Your Ears?

Lend Me Your Ears is a trusted training firm in Nairobi, known for interactive, facilitator-led learning. We believe people learn best by doing and through collaboration. Our courses are:

• Practical: Hands-on activities, group work, and real-world scenarios

• Engaging: Video case studies, memory games, and peer feedback

• Relevant: Tailored to the Kenyan workplace context

“Project Management Essentials gave our team a common language and framework. We are already seeing better collaboration and fewer surprises on our projects.”— Past Participant

What next? Your free consultation on Project Management Training in Kenya

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