Fundamentals of Project Governance: A Strategic Introduction
Short Course «Focus»

Overview

Degree: Teilnahmebestätigung
Next start: 02.03.2027
Duration: 3 Tage
Fee: CHF 745
Language: Englisch

This course provides a foundational overview of project governance for leaders, executives, and professionals new to project management, who do not work as full-time project managers but interact with, support, or oversee strategic projects.

Delivered over three consecutive weeks, the program introduces essential project management concepts, change management principles, and decision-making tools in clear, accessible English tailored for an international audience.

Structure

3-WEEK CURRICULUM STRUCTURE

Week 1: Project Governance & Strategic Initiation

Distinguishing projects from operations (“business-as-usual”)
The strategic role of sponsors and executive oversight
Defining scope, objectives, and success criteria
Core terminology and visual frameworks

Week 2: Planning, Stakeholder Coordination & Change Management

Key planning tools: work breakdown structures (WBS) and timelines
Managing cross-functional teams and clarifying roles (RACI Framework)
Change management essentials: supporting team adoption and alignment
Basic risk identification and response planning

Week 3: Project Execution, Quality Oversight & Closure

Performance tracking and executive status dash boarding
Decision-making and handling project deviations
Deliverable acceptance administrative wrap-up
Value realization, lessons learned, and organizational continuous improvement

Director(s) of Studies

Nikki Lindgren, Kursleitung

Teaching staff

Mrs. Lindgren brings extensive international academic and professional experience in project oversight, leadership and organizational strategy. Having previously served as an Adjunct Professor in Germany, she specializes in bridging strategic theory with practical governance frameworks for global professionals and cross-functional teams.

Contact

Universität Basel
Services Weiterbildung
Petersgraben 35
CH-4001 Basel

Tel. +41 61 207 30 08
weiterbildung@unibas.ch

Fee

CHF 745

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