This course provides energy professionals with comprehensive project management skills specifically tailored to the unique challenges of energy sector projects. Participants will learn to apply project management principles to renewable energy installations, infrastructure upgrades, and energy efficiency implementations. The curriculum covers project lifecycle management, stakeholder engagement, risk management, and regulatory compliance specific to energy projects. Through realistic case studies and practical exercises, learners will develop the capability to deliver energy projects on time, within budget, and meeting technical specifications.
Project Management for Energy Professionals
Energy Transition and Renewable Energy
October 25, 2025
Introduction
Objectives
Upon completion, participants will be able to:
- Develop comprehensive project plans for energy projects
- Apply project management methodologies in energy contexts
- Manage project scope, schedule, and budget effectively
- Identify and mitigate project risks specific to energy sector
- Lead multidisciplinary project teams successfully
- Navigate regulatory and permitting requirements
- Manage stakeholder relationships and communications
- Apply contract management principles to energy projects
- Monitor and control project performance
- Close projects and capture lessons learned
Target Audience
- Energy Project Managers
- Engineering Managers
- Construction Supervisors
- Project Engineers
- Renewable Energy Developers
- Facility Managers
- Energy Consultants
- Technical Team Leaders
Methodology
- Energy project case studies
- Project planning workshops
- Risk assessment exercises
- Stakeholder management role-plays
- Schedule development sessions
- Budget preparation exercises
- Mini-case studies of project challenges
- Syndicate discussions on lessons learned
Personal Impact
- Enhanced project management capabilities
- Improved leadership and team management skills
- Stronger risk assessment and mitigation abilities
- Increased confidence in managing complex projects
- Better communication and stakeholder management
- Advanced problem-solving competencies
Organizational Impact
- Improved project success rates
- Reduced project costs and delays
- Enhanced regulatory compliance
- Better resource utilization
- Increased stakeholder satisfaction
- Stronger project portfolio performance
Course Outline
Energy Project Management Fundamentals
Project Management Principles- Project lifecycle and phase gates
- Project selection and business case development
- Stakeholder identification and analysis
- Project charter and initiation documents
- Unique aspects of energy sector projects
- Regulatory and environmental considerations
- Technical complexity and integration challenges
- Market and policy influences
Project Planning and Development
Scope Definition and Management- Work breakdown structure development
- Requirements gathering and management
- Change control processes
- Configuration management
- Activity definition and sequencing
- Critical path method application
- Resource loading and leveling
- Schedule optimization techniques
Cost Management and Financing
Cost Estimation and Budgeting- Cost estimation methodologies
- Contingency planning and management
- Cash flow forecasting and management
- Earned value management application
- Energy project financing structures
- Investment analysis and ROI calculations
- Grant and incentive program management
- Financial close processes
Risk Management and Quality Assurance
Risk Management Processes- Risk identification and assessment
- Quantitative risk analysis techniques
- Risk response planning and implementation
- Contingency and resilience planning
- Quality planning and assurance
- Quality control and inspection processes
- Commissioning and acceptance testing
- Lessons learned and continuous improvement
Execution and Control
Project Implementation- Team development and leadership
- Contract administration and management
- Procurement and supply chain management
- Progress monitoring and reporting
- Key performance indicator tracking
- Variance analysis and corrective actions
- Change management processes
- Stakeholder communication management
Energy-Specific Applications
Renewable Energy Projects- Solar and wind project management
- Energy storage project implementation
- Grid connection and interconnection processes
- Community engagement and social license
- Retrofit project management
- Performance contracting management
- Measurement and verification protocols
- Operations and maintenance transition
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