Youth Project Management

YPM101: Basics of Youth Project Management

An introductory course in key areas of project management covering definition of a project, difference between project management and product management, project scope, scheduling, cost, quality, risk and procurement. Students will analyze the story of Thul Qarnayan and connect key concepts in Islam to managing projects. The course is a mix of presentation, hands-on activities, team project and interactive assignments.

• Duration: 7 hours

• Meals: Morning and afternoon snacks and lunch included

• Books: Project Management in 3 Hours, Youth Project Management Workbook

YPM201: Youth Project Cost Management

An introductory course in key areas of project management covering details of project

costing including, budget, income statements, balance sheets, cost variance and cost

estimation. The course is a mix of presentation, hands-on activities, team project and

interactive assignments.

• Duration: 7 hours

• Meals: Morning and afternoon snacks and lunch included

• Books: The Lemonade Stand

YPM202: Youth Project Risk Management

An introductory course in key areas of project risk management covering details of

decision making, objectives, reliance, delegation, procrastination, risk management

planning, identification, qualification, quantification and mitigation. The course is a mix of

outdoor activities, hands-on activities, group assignments, critical thinking and games.

• Duration: 15 hours

• Meals: Morning and afternoon snacks and lunch included

• Books: Smart Choices

YPM299: Youth Project Delivery Capstone

Students shall lead and manage the implementation and delivery of a real community

project in accordance to a plan they have developed as part of the capstone project for a full

year.

• Duration: 1 year of planning and execution time, project briefing and performance review takes place over four hours

• Meals: Snacks