Master's Degree in Continuing Education in International Project Management
PRESENTATION
The Master’s in International Project Management is an advanced specialization designed for professionals seeking to update their skills and master the management of global projects in complex and dynamic environments. This program addresses the growing complexity of global-scale initiatives, recognizing that volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA) demand a thorough reassessment of traditional management paradigms. You will develop an advanced methodology, moving beyond conventional approaches to acquire tools that facilitate informed and agile decision-making. You will delve into scope and contract management, mastering negotiation and cost control in international contexts. You will learn to make accurate estimates and plan strategically, integrating robust risk management throughout the entire project lifecycle. The master’s program explores the duality of approaches, enabling you to discern the optimal application of agile or traditional methodologies based on the specific characteristics of each project and its regulatory framework. In addition, you will address project financing as a fundamental component of comprehensive economic understanding, always with a firm commitment to sustainability and a positive impact on every initiative. You will prepare to lead international projects with confidence in any global setting, transforming the way you conceive and execute project management to achieve success.
Objectives
Methodology
At Educa PHAROS, we use a highly practical methodology focused on the direct application of knowledge in the student’s professional environment, combining theoretical content with real-world cases, digital tools, and support from a team of specialized instructors.
Program
- Session 1: Scope Management I
- Session 2: Scope Management II
- Session 3: Scope Management III
- Session 4: Contract Management I
- Session 5: Contract Management II
- Session 1: Negotiation I
- Session 2: Negotiation 2
- Session 3: Negotiation 3
- Session 4: Cost Control
- Session 1: Cost Estimation 1
- Session 2: Cost Estimation 2
- Session 3: Cost Estimation 3
- Session 4: Planning 1
- Session 5: Planning 2
- Session 6: Planning 3
- Session 1: Global Context
- Session 2: Risk Management 1
- Session 3: Risk Management 2
- Session 4: Risk Management 3
- Session 5: Earned Value Method
- Organizational Changes in the Digital Age
- Limitations of Predictive Models in Changing Environments
- The Birth of a New Paradigm: Agile Thinking
- Factors Driving the Adoption of Agility
- Linear Approach vs. Incremental Approach
- Risk and Change Management in Both Models
- Roles, Structures, and Decision-Making
- Advantages and Challenges of Each Methodology Depending on the Context
- Core Values of Agile Work
- Key Attitudes: Flexibility, Collaboration, and Ongoing Commitment
- The Cultural Impact of Agile Thinking on Teams and Organizations
- Introduction to Existing Agile Frameworks
- Common Characteristics and Key Differences
- Criteria for Selecting an Agile Approach Based on the Project or Organization
- Principles and Components of Scrum
- Visual Flow and Work in Progress with Kanban
- Practical Comparison: When to Use Each Approach
- Combined Use of Agile Frameworks
- Self-Organized and Multifunctional Teams
- Collaborative roles: facilitator, developer, client
- Agile Tools for Teamwork and Transparency
- Steps for Transitioning to an Agile Model
- Common Obstacles in Transformation and How to Address Them
- Measuring Progress and Continuous Improvement
- Real-World Examples of Agile Implementation
- Contextualization in Modern Organizational Settings
- Identifying Innovation Opportunities Through Agility
- Key Elements in Implementing Agile Projects at the Organizational Level
- Alignment Between Purpose, Strategy, and Project Vision
- Engaging Teams and Change Agents
- Design of the Collaborative Environment
- Establishment of Initial Operational Agreements (Working Agreements)
- Selection of the scaling model, if applicable (SAFe, LeSS, Nexus)
- Identifying and Managing Stakeholders from the Start
- Preparation for Launch: Enabling Factors
- Structuring the Strategic Backlog
- Definition of Key Results and Iterative Deliverables
- Time Horizon in Multilevel Agile Planning
- The Link Between Organizational Strategy and Iterative Execution
- Preparing for Cross-Team Planning
- Design and Facilitation of Collaborative Kick-Off Events (Project Kick-Off)
- Techniques for Synchronization Among Multiple Devices
- Visual Tools for Planning Mapping
- Establishing Partnership Agreements and Value Streams
- Metrics and agreements for ongoing progress monitoring
- Mechanisms for Adapting Planning in Dynamic Environments
- Agile Coordination on a Global Scale: Time Zones, Cultures, and Processes
- Strategic Review and Realignment Cycles
- Sustainability of Agile Change in Traditional Structures
- Consolidation of Organizational Learning
- Assessment of Organizational Agile Maturity: Frameworks and Initial Diagnosis
- Organizational factors that influence overall planning (culture, structure, leadership)
- Political dynamics, resistance, and alignment of interests
- Selection of Adaptive Approaches Based on Maturity Level and Sectoral Context
- Integrating Lifelong Learning into Comprehensive Planning Cycles
- Standardization
- FIDIC
- FIDIC Contracts
- New Engineering Contract (NEC)
- Other standards-setting bodies
- Structure and Content
- General Provisions
- Employer and Engineer
- The Contractor (I)
- The Contractor (II)
- Outsourcing, Design, and Media
- Deadlines, Exams, and Acceptance
- Defects and Testing After Completion
- Measurement, Valuation, and Variations
- Contract Price and Payment (I)
- Contract Price and Payment (II)
- Completion, Suspension, and Care
- Exceptional and Safe Events
- Claims Management
- Dispute Management
- Time Value of Money
- Investment Valuation Methods
- Preparation of financial projections.
- Quality of financial projections and residual value.
- Sources of project funding.
- Cost of capital and debt level of the project. Evaluation of projects with uncertain outcomes.
- Introduction to the Funding Model
- Project Finance.
- Project Risk Analysis.
- Project Financeability.
- Entities involved in the project's financing.
- Ratios and Project Funding Management.
- Trends in Financing for International Projects.
- Country Risk Management.
- Sources of Funding for International Projects.
- Financial Management of Service Projects.
- Identifying Costs in Service Projects.
- Allocation of costs to services.
- Establishing the service budget.
- Financial monitoring and service closure.
- Fundamentals of Socially Responsible Organizations
- Socially Responsible Features
- Value Creation and Corporate Social Responsibility
- Setting CSR Goals
- Planning and Scheduling of CSR Activities
- Integrating CSR into the Organization's Overall Strategy
- Stakeholder Groups
- Concept and Types of "Stakeholders"
- Stakeholder Relations
- CSR and Stakeholders
- Sustainable Corporate Management
- Corporate Governance
- Executive Ethics in Responsible and Sustainable Business
- Ethics and CSR Audits
- Designing a CSR Action Plan
- The Concept of Corporate Social Responsibility
- Historical Background of CSR
- The Beginnings of CSR
- Long-Term Vision vs. Short-Term Vision
- Building a Socially Responsible Company
- What elements should a CSR report include?
- Introduction to Social Marketing
- Characteristics of Social Marketing
- Social Responsibility and Ethics in Marketing
- Types of Social Marketing
- Social Marketing and Social Responsibility
- The Expansion of the Concept of Marketing
- Social Marketing Plan
- Company Results from Corporate Social Marketing Programs
- Values and Principles of the Traditional Company
- Values and Principles of a Responsible and Sustainable Company
- The Common Good and the Individual Good
- Introduction to Leadership Skills
- Authority and Inspiration
- Leadership. A Key Personal and Managerial Skill
- Approaches to Leadership Theory
- The Role of the Leader
- Administrative Functions of Leadership
- Leadership Styles
- What are social skills?
- Assertiveness
- Empathy
- Active Listening
- Self-Esteem
- Emotional Management in Group Relationships
- The Negotiator's Personality
- Negotiation Skills
- Personal Preparation Before a Negotiation
- Characteristics of the Negotiator
- Types of Negotiators
- Ethics and Values in a Negotiator's Behavior
- Techniques of Persuasion and Influence
- Psychology in Negotiation
- Perception and Cognitive Biases in Negotiation
- Nonverbal Behavior and Its Interpretation
- Causes of Workplace Stress
- Symptoms of Work-Related Stress
- Consequences of Workplace Stress
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