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"The structure, the practice exams, the instructor — all top tier. Passed first try."
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Ranjan PradhanSenior Project Manager
— The journey
Course Outline
What the programme covers, module by module.
Module 1: Introduction to Stakeholder Management
- Stakeholder management concepts
- Importance of stakeholder engagement
- Stakeholder influence
- Stakeholder expectations
- Stakeholder relationships
- Project lifecycle engagement
Module 2: Understanding Project Stakeholders
- Internal stakeholders
- External stakeholders
- Primary stakeholders
- Secondary stakeholders
- Stakeholder roles
- Stakeholder interests
Module 3: Stakeholder Identification
- Identifying stakeholders
- Stakeholder sources
- Stakeholder discovery techniques
- Stakeholder documentation
- Stakeholder ownership
- Maintaining stakeholder information
Module 4: Stakeholder Analysis
- Stakeholder analysis concepts
- Interests and expectations
- Influence assessment
- Impact assessment
- Relationship analysis
- Stakeholder priorities
Module 5: Power and Interest Analysis
- Power-interest grid
- Influence levels
- Interest levels
- Stakeholder classification
- Engagement priorities
- Mapping stakeholders
Module 6: Stakeholder Influence
- Sources of influence
- Formal authority
- Informal influence
- Relationship-based influence
- Building credibility
- Influencing project decisions
Module 7: Stakeholder Engagement Planning
- Engagement objectives
- Engagement strategies
- Stakeholder needs
- Communication requirements
- Engagement responsibilities
- Engagement planning
Module 8: Stakeholder Communication
- Communication principles
- Communication channels
- Stakeholder messaging
- Active listening
- Information requirements
- Communication effectiveness
Module 9: Managing Stakeholder Expectations
- Expectation management
- Setting realistic expectations
- Clarifying requirements
- Managing commitments
- Addressing expectation gaps
- Maintaining alignment
Module 10: Building Stakeholder Relationships
- Trust building
- Professional relationships
- Stakeholder credibility
- Transparency
- Reliability
- Long-term relationship management
Module 11: Stakeholder Engagement Strategies
- Supportive engagement
- Neutral stakeholders
- Resistant stakeholders
- High-influence stakeholders
- Tailored engagement
- Engagement improvement
Module 12: Managing Difficult Stakeholders
- Difficult stakeholder behaviours
- Sources of resistance
- Managing challenging interactions
- Constructive communication
- Maintaining professionalism
- Finding workable solutions
Module 13: Conflict Management
- Sources of stakeholder conflict
- Conflict identification
- Conflict styles
- Conflict resolution
- Difficult conversations
- Collaborative solutions
Module 14: Negotiation with Stakeholders
- Negotiation fundamentals
- Stakeholder interests
- Negotiation preparation
- Creating options
- Managing disagreements
- Reaching agreements
Module 15: Stakeholder Decision-Making
- Decision requirements
- Stakeholder participation
- Decision authority
- Consensus building
- Escalation
- Documenting decisions
Module 16: Stakeholder Engagement During Change
- Change impacts
- Stakeholder reactions
- Resistance to change
- Change communication
- Building acceptance
- Supporting transition
Module 17: Executive and Senior Stakeholder Management
- Executive stakeholders
- Senior management expectations
- Executive communication
- Strategic alignment
- Decision support
- Management reporting
Module 18: Client and Customer Stakeholder Management
- Understanding client expectations
- Customer communication
- Requirement clarification
- Feedback management
- Relationship building
- Customer satisfaction
Module 19: Vendor and External Stakeholder Management
- Vendor relationships
- Supplier communication
- External stakeholders
- Performance expectations
- Issue management
- Collaborative relationships
Module 20: Monitoring Stakeholder Engagement
- Engagement monitoring
- Stakeholder feedback
- Engagement effectiveness
- Relationship changes
- Emerging stakeholder needs
- Engagement adjustments
Module 21: Stakeholder Reporting and Documentation
- Stakeholder registers
- Engagement records
- Communication logs
- Meeting documentation
- Stakeholder reports
- Engagement dashboards
Module 22: Building Effective Stakeholder Engagement
- Stakeholder engagement review
- Identifying engagement gaps
- Improving communication
- Strengthening relationships
- Maintaining stakeholder support
- Continuous engagement improvement
— 01.2 · Is it right for you?
Who it's for & what's included
Pick a delivery method to see exactly who it suits and everything you receive.
Who it's for
Classroom
Best for learners who want face-to-face tuition and to network with peers in person.
What's included
Everything you get
- ✓ Live instructor on-site
- ✓ Printed workbook & materials
- ✓ Group exercises & case studies
Who it's for
Online Instructor-Led
Best for learners who want a live instructor and a fixed schedule, without the travel.
What's included
Everything you get
- ✓ Live instructor via video call
- ✓ Digital workbook & resources
- ✓ Session recordings
Who it's for
Self-Paced
Best for self-motivated learners who need maximum flexibility around work and life.
What's included
Everything you get
- ✓ On-demand video lessons
- ✓ Interactive quizzes
- ✓ 24/7 access on any device
— About this course
Course Overview
This course provides practical knowledge for effectively managing stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle. Participants will learn to identify and analyse stakeholders, understand their interests and influence, develop engagement strategies, communicate effectively, manage expectations, resolve conflicts, build relationships, address resistance, monitor engagement, and maintain stakeholder support for successful project delivery.