Course: Projects, programmes, strategies – Executive Academy

— PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Applied Projects, Programmes, Strategies

Every organisation sooner or later faces the question of how to implement change, innovation and investment effectively. Whether it involves developing a new product, an investment project or implementing sustainable solutions, successful delivery requires clearly defined objectives, a well-considered approach and the ability to continuously evaluate results.

The Applied Projects, Programmes, Strategies course offers a practical perspective on project and strategic management applicable in both the public and private sectors. You will learn how to prepare, manage and evaluate projects, understand their links to broader programmes and strategies, and acquire tools that will help you put project ideas into practice.

The course combines the fundamental principles of project and strategic management with their practical application. It will guide you through the entire project cycle – from formulating a project idea and setting objectives through project preparation, financial analysis and feasibility assessment to the evaluation and presentation of results.

Attention is also paid to the relationship between individual projects, broader programmes and an organisation’s strategic objectives. The knowledge gained can therefore be applied not only to project implementation itself, but also to commissioning, monitoring and evaluating projects.

The course is practically oriented and uses concrete examples, case studies and discussion among participants. The course also includes the use of artificial intelligence tools for project analysis and evaluation.

Gained Competencies

Understanding of the principles of project management and the links between projects, programmes and strategies

Ability to prepare a project proposal, including a feasibility study or business plan

Understanding of project financing options, including subsidies and grant schemes

Ability to assess project feasibility using financial analysis and risk analysis

Ability to evaluate projects and their results at different stages of the project cycle and present them effectively

Recommended (Target) Audience

The course is designed for:

public administration professionals and employees of other public institutions involved in the preparation and implementation of projects, programmes and strategies;
professionals involved in subsidy- and grant-funded projects;
project managers and members of project teams;
other participants who wish to gain practical skills in project and strategic management applicable in both the public and private sectors.

Course Format and Logistics

blended format combining practical workshops and online activities on the LMS Moodle learning platform;
a total of 5 learning blocks covered during 2 face-to-face workshops in Poděbrady and 1 online session;
practically oriented teaching based on case studies, discussion and collaboration among participants;
Czech as the language of instruction/working language;
use of AI tools for project analysis and evaluation;
the course is worth a total of 3 ECTS credits, and upon successful completion, participants will receive an official micro-certificate from the Prague University of Economics and Business.