Project Management Training in Cascais

Linear is a high-performance issue tracking and product management platform designed for fast-moving teams.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level product and engineering leaders who wish to streamline planning, task tracking, and workflow automation using Linear.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Implement Linear as a central platform for project management and product delivery.
• Integrate Linear with enterprise tools like GitHub, Slack, and SSO providers.
• Automate issue triage and reporting using Linear’s AI features.
• Apply best practices for migration from Jira or Asana to Linear at scale.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Lots of exercises and practice.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

MSP (Managing Successful Programs) is a best-practice framework for designing, delivering and sustaining coordinated change across multiple related projects to achieve strategic business outcomes.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level to advanced-level professionals who wish to apply MSP concepts to plan, govern, and deliver complex programs that realise organisational benefits.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Explain MSP principles, governance themes, and the program lifecycle.
• Design program organisation, roles, and responsibilities to support delivery.
• Develop a benefits-driven program blueprint and business case.
• Establish robust governance, assurance, and stakeholder engagement practices.
• Manage risk, issues, dependencies, and benefits realisation across projects.
• Plan transition to business-as-usual and close programs effectively.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Scenario-based workshops and practical exercises.
• Group activities focused on program design, governance, and benefits mapping.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

Procurement Management for Construction Materials is the discipline of planning, sourcing, and overseeing material purchases to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery for construction projects.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at construction and procurement professionals with limited or emerging experience in material procurement who wish to optimize construction sourcing processes.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the procurement lifecycle in the context of construction projects.
• Plan material purchases aligned with project timelines and specifications.
• Evaluate and manage vendors and supplier relationships effectively.
• Implement controls and tracking mechanisms for construction inventory.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Hands-on planning using procurement documentation and tools.
• Guided case studies focused on real construction sourcing challenges.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course based on your organization’s construction sourcing policies, please contact us to arrange.

Construction Project Management is the practice of applying structured methodologies to the planning and execution of civil works projects, with emphasis on construction-specific constraints and timelines.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at professionals with limited or emerging experience in construction project coordination who wish to apply project management techniques tailored to the construction industry.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Apply project management principles to construction-specific milestones and deliverables.
• Use scheduling tools and methods to manage deadlines and resource constraints.
• Navigate the regulatory and logistical elements unique to construction projects.
• Monitor and control construction progress effectively.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Hands-on use of project management tools in civil construction scenarios.
• Guided exercises focused on timeline, budget, and quality control.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course based on your organization’s construction project types, please contact us to arrange.

This instructor-led, live training in Cascais (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level to advanced-level program and project managers who wish to master MSP® principles, governance themes, and transformational flow.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the MSP® principles, governance themes, and transformational flow.
• Apply MSP® best practices to real-world program management.
• Align program objectives with organizational strategy.
• Manage risk, stakeholders, and benefits within a program.
• Prepare for and pass the MSP® Foundation & Practitioner exams.

This instructor-led, live training in Cascais (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level end users who wish to improve their project management and task tracking efficiency.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the basic functionalities of Smartsheets.
• Learn how to navigate and customize Smartsheets to manage tasks, projects, and workflows effectively.
• Gain hands-on experience creating and managing sheets, reports, and dashboards.
• Collaborate with team members using Smartsheets for real-time project tracking and management.

This instructor-led, live training in Cascais (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level project managers who wish to use Asana to manage their organization's projects and processes.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Build their first project in Asana, which they can immediately apply to their work.
• Learn best practices in project management, enabling them to manage projects more effectively.
• Learn effective methods for setting goals and priorities, helping them to focus more on what is important to achieve desired results.
• Discover how to summarize work with the team, reflect on failures and mistakes, and implement improvements.
• Learn how to save several hours a week using templates and automation available in Asana and integrations with other platforms.
• Learn to analyze bottlenecks in projects through Asana’s statistics and reports, enabling more efficient project management.
• Discover how to create an environment in Asana to streamline operations and communication within the team so that no important information or actions are missed.
• Enhance their time management, project management, and team management skills, allowing them to act more effectively as a leader.

This instructor-led, live training in Cascais (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level project and programme managers who wish to learn the fundamentals of the framework to embed MSP within a programme lifecycle.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the MSP® principles, governance themes, and transformational flow.
• Apply MSP® principles to manage programmes effectively, including stakeholder engagement, governance, leadership, and risk management.
• Enhance skills in planning, executing, and closing programmes while managing risks and ensuring quality.
• Learn how to align programmes with organizational strategy and ensure that the benefits are realized.

This instructor-led, live training in Cascais (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level project managers, team leaders, and team members who wish to learn the basics of Microsoft Planner and how to use it to organize and manage teamwork with intuitive, collaborative, visual task management.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Set up and use Microsoft Planner.
• Create and manage tasks with details and attachments.
• View and organize tasks with boards, charts, and calendars.
• Collaborate with team members using chat, email, or Teams.
• Integrate Microsoft Planner with other Microsoft 365 apps and services.

This instructor-led, live training in Cascais (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level project managers who wish to learn how to use Oracle Primavera Cloud to effectively create, manage, and track projects.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand Primavera Cloud's interface and capabilities.
• Create, manage, and track project schedules effectively.
• Understand resource allocation and optimization techniques.
• Learn to identify, analyze, and mitigate project risks.

This instructor-led, live training in Cascais (online or onsite) is aimed at advanced-level Release Train Engineers (RTEs) who wish to deepen their understanding of their role and improve their skills.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the role and responsibilities of a SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE).
• Learn how to facilitate Agile Release Trains (ARTs) and drive continuous delivery.
• Develop skills in planning and executing Program Increment (PI) events.
• Gain expertise in managing risks, dependencies, and impediments.
• Acquire techniques to foster relentless improvement and Agile transformation.

This instructor-led, live training in Cascais (online or onsite) is aimed at project managers who wish to successfully manage a project with the help of Oracle Primavera P6 project management solution.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the Primavera P6 interface.
• Create and control a project schedule.
• Add, organize, and manage project activities.
• Track and monitor the progress of the entire project lifecycle.
• Create a custom project status report.

This instructor-led, live training in Cascais (online or onsite) is aimed at product owners who wish to gain knowledge of advanced techniques for successful product ownership in dynamic and challenging environments as a Professional Scrum Product Owner II (PSPO II).

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand advanced strategies for maximizing the value delivered by the product and prioritize effectively in complex situations.
• Apply refined backlog management techniques to ensure the team works on the most valuable items, and collaborate with stakeholders to refine and split user stories.
• Engage with diverse stakeholders, manage their expectations, and effectively incorporate their feedback into the product development process.
• Gain insights into scaling Scrum, managing multiple Product Backlogs, and coordinating efforts in larger product development environments.

Solution Architecture and Project Management in Software Projects is a practical course that bridges the gap between project execution and architectural thinking, helping participants understand how architectural decisions align with project goals and delivery success.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level professionals who wish to better understand the architectural aspects of software and systems projects and how they interact with project phases, methodologies, and business drivers.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand how architecture fits within the project lifecycle and methodology choices.
• Differentiate between requirement types and translate them into design structures.
• Interpret and use modeling frameworks such as C4, UML®, and Archimate®.
• Participate in architectural discussions and review processes with confidence.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Lots of exercises and practice.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

This course is designed for organizations seeking to optimize their processes by integrating different digital platforms used in daily operations, such as Trello, QuickBooks, Google Workspace, and the WhatsApp API.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) guides participants through the process of connecting and automating workflows, improving project and financial control, and centralizing information to enhance decision-making.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Connect and automate workflows between Trello, QuickBooks, and Google Workspace.
• Integrate communication via WhatsApp API with operational workflows.
• Design multi-platform automation systems focused on efficiency and control.
• Implement security and monitoring policies for active integrations.
• Document and maintain automated processes in operation.

Format of the Course

• Conceptual explanations and guided demonstrations.
• Practical exercises applied to real-world operational scenarios.
• Hands-on practice using company-specific data and tools.

Course Customization Options

• Adapting the content to the company’s specific platforms and processes.
• Including additional tools such as Zapier, Make/Integromat, or Power Automate.
• Analyzing and designing real data integration flows.

This instructor-led, live training in Cascais (online or onsite) is part of the Data Scientist skill set (Domain: Advisory & Leadership) and is aimed at professionals who wish to build impactful communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills to thrive in data science or analytics teams.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Apply structured problem-solving and root cause analysis techniques.
• Communicate insights effectively through impactful storytelling and visualization.
• Lead change initiatives and influence stakeholders with confidence.
• Manage data-related projects using a clear and practical framework.

Agile Software Testing is a series of testing practice that provides feesback to software quality issues in a timely and continuous manner following the principles of agile development.

Continuous Integration (CI) refers to all developers in a team merging their work several times a day.

This course provides guidance into the process Owner responsibilities so they can describe what they are doing as a process and provides the education needed to oversee the design, re-engineering and improvement of IT Service Management (ITSM) processes; particularly in the context of Agile Service Management. Participants learn how to apply Scrum practices to Process Owner responsibilities and use Agile and Lean principles and practices to put in place ‘just enough’ process and how to continually align process performance with overall business goals. 

Change management is a process aimed at effectively implementing change within an organization to achieve desired goals and adapt to changing environments. It requires understanding the reasons why change is necessary and identifying areas that need modification, as well as clearly defining the objectives and benefits that the change will bring. Change management is a dynamic process that demands flexibility, openness to feedback, and readiness to adjust strategies based on people's reactions and changing conditions. It is also crucial to recognize that changes are not always easy, which is why it is important to create a plan that takes into account both organizational goals and individual needs during the change process.

Domain Driven Design (DDD) is an approach for handling complex behaviors when developing software.

Professional Agile Leadership Essentials is a 2 day workshop to equip leaders and managers of Agile teams along with their Product Owners and Scrum Masters to help their organizations change by providing participants with:

• An overview of what “Agile” is and why organizations need it to thrive in a changing world.
• The means to identify the potential opportunities, challenges and impacts of Agile in terms of business value and why this is so important to the next generation organization.
• An understanding of techniques to support teams to sustain long-term agility including the role that leaders play, shifts in thinking, and the relationship between complexity and empiricism.
• Ways to continue the development of the people to help them grow and prosper in an agile way of working. • Guidance of how to measure and guide agile product delivery.
• Discuss ways to scale agility across several teams within the organization while keeping them working together to deliver on a common vision.

Professional Agile Leadership Certification

All participants completing the Professional Agile Leadership - Essentials course will receive a password to attempt the Professional Agile Leadership I (PAL I) certification assessment. PAL-E class participants who attempt the PAL I assessment within 14 days of receiving their free password and do not score at least 85% will be granted a 2nd attempt at no additional cost.

PAQ is a 3 day experiential exam preparation training course with a focus on honing practical skills that can be implemented back in the workplace.

The exam takes the format of a ‘hands-on’ assessment where candidates are given a product backlog release which includes user stories, associated design documentation plus a ‘multi-drop’ application seeded with defects. Candidates will be given instructions as to what is expected of them during the practical assessment and the opportunity to create the work products required. Each practical assessment will contain 1or 2 additional scenario-based questions requiring written answers (up to 5 questions in total) that cover a selection of competencies. These written answers will be marked along with the answers to the product backlog release by an independent assessor. Assessment duration is 2.5 hours.

This instructor-led, live training in Cascais (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level to intermediate-level professionals who wish to develop their capabilities in project planning, initiation, and delivery to achieve consistent and sustainable results.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Develop a deeper understanding of the principles governing effective and efficient project management processes.
• Build techniques for high-level capabilities to tackle challenges in project transitions and changes.
• Apply project management methodologies to daily tasks for improved outcomes and sustainable results.
• Appreciate realistic project management approaches to secure project success.

Through this 1-day workshop, participants will learn how to manage projects more efficiently, ensuring  the projects are delivered on time and within budget according to their scope statement. Participants will identify their strengths and weaknesses as Project Managers; gain skills in initiating, planning, executing, controlling and evaluating their projects.

Through this 3-day workshop, 21 hours, participants will learn how to manage projects more efficiently, ensuring the projects are delivered on time and within budget according to their scope statement. Participants will identify their strengths and weaknesses as Project Managers; gain skills in initiating, planning, executing, controlling and evaluating their projects.

Learn about project planning and related activities to ensure the successful management of your projects.

This instructor-led, live training in Cascais (onsite or online) is focused on the application of advanced Scrum principles, facilitation, coaching, leadership techniques, and agile product delivery strategies. It also prepares participants to take the Scrum Master II (PSM II) certification exam through targeted exercises and a sample test.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Deepen their mastery of the Scrum framework and its principles.
• Effectively facilitate Scrum events and coach agile teams.
• Drive continuous improvement and deliver business value through agile practices.
• Apply leadership, mentoring, and self-management techniques in team settings.
• Confidently prepare for and pass the PSM II certification exam.

The Scrum Practitioner training aims to introduce agile concepts and techniques in a classroom situation using a combination of talks, exercises and fun activities embracing the principle of ‘learning by doing’. During the course, there will be the opportunity to apply the techniques with a ready-prepared simulation, which will help consolidate learning.

The Scrum Master role is an essential part to any Agile/Scrum team. This course trains delegates in key aspects of the Scrum framework and prepares them to sit the online Scrum.org Professional Scrum Master (PSM1) exam.

Audience:

Anyone who either is, or is planning to be, a Scrum Master and for others working in a Scrum environment who have a need for in-depth knowledge of Scrum.

At the end of this course you will be able to:

• Understand the origins of Agile methods.
• Understand and apply the core values and principles of Agile methods.
• Know the difference between the defined process and the empirical processes used in Agile.
• Understand the Scrum roles, Artefacts, Events and practices.
• Be fully prepared to sit the Professional Scrum Master (PSM1) exam

Are you struggling with implementing Agile in your organization? Is the change too prescriptive? Are your teams overburdened and less productive but still too resistant for a revolutionary change?

Choose the “Alternative Path to Agility” and implement an evolutionary and humane Change Management Method which doesn’t change your process but improves it.

The Kanban Method provides pragmatic, actionable, evidence-based guidance for successful evolutionary change. It starts with what you do now and respects current roles, responsibilities and job titles. This allows organizations to evolve business processes gradually, define and use relevant metrics to measure progress, and significantly reduce the risk associated with complex change programs.

If your team is overwhelmed, Kanban can help you to get your work under control. Kanban is a new technique for dynamically managing your process and revealing bottlenecks.

This training provides the skills and knowledge you need to apply Kanban in your work and learn how to determine what to work on now, what to leave until later and what to take off the to-do list forever.

Learning Outcomes

This 1-day course teaches the basics of the Kanban Method® and serves as the entry level and starting point to an alternative path to agility.

Attendees should become familiar with the Kanban Method. They should be able to design and implement a basic Kanban board. They should be able to understand work item types and the risks associated with specific work items. They should be familiar with a variety of different Team Kanban board designs and styles and know how to choose a design that is best suited for their context. They should be aware of the training roadmap and the value and benefits to be derived at each step on the “alternative path to agility.”

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for any professional who is part of a product development or knowledge work environment and who is interested in discovering how Kanban can help improve working environments. Kanban works across multiple functions of an organization, from senior members of staff looking to adopt Lean Management to members of delivery teams willing to improve their working practices. Previous attendees to our classes have been in roles such as:

• Senior Management Positions (CxO)
• Program and Project Managers
• Product Managers, Product Owners and Business Analysts
• Scrum Team Members
• Scrum Masters, Team Leads and Change Agents
• Product & Software Developers & Testers
• Agile Coaches & Practitioners (Scrum, XP, DSDM, AgilePM, etc.)
• Other roles such as HR and Finance professionals