Industrial Project Management and Capital Planning

Explore industrial project management and capital planning strategies to optimize resources, control costs, and drive long-term business growth.
Duration: 1 Day
Hours: 2 Hours
Training Level: All Levels
Batch One
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
12:00 PM - 02:00 PM (Eastern Time)
Batch Two
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
12:00 PM - 02:00 PM (Eastern Time)
Batch Three
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
12:00 PM - 02:00 PM (Eastern Time)
Live Session
Single Attendee
$149.00 $249.00
Live Session
Recorded
Single Attendee
$199.00 $332.00
6 month Access for Recorded
Live+Recorded
Single Attendee
$249.00 $416.00
6 month Access for Recorded

About the course:

Industrial projects—such as plant expansions, equipment installations, and major upgrades—require rigorous project management and effective capital planning to deliver value on time and within budget. This course, “Industrial Project Management and Capital Planning,” gives participants a practical foundation in managing large-scale projects, from initial concept and business case development through execution, control, and project closeout. Attendees will learn key techniques for capital budgeting, stakeholder engagement, risk management, and delivering successful outcomes in industrial environments.

Course Objective:

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

  • Understand the unique challenges and stages of industrial project management.
  • Develop and evaluate business cases and capital expenditure (CapEx) proposals.
  • Apply essential project planning, scheduling, and budgeting techniques.
  • Manage risks, resources, and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Monitor project performance and ensure successful project delivery and closeout.

Who is the Target Audience?

This course is ideal for:

  • Project managers and engineers are involved in industrial projects.
  • Plant managers, operations leaders, and maintenance planners.
  • Finance professionals are responsible for capital budgeting and project justification.
  • Project sponsors and decision-makers are evaluating large investments.
  • Anyone interested in the fundamentals of capital planning and industrial project execution.

Basic Knowledge:

  • No prior industrial project management experience is required.

Curriculum
Total Duration: 2 Hours
Introduction to Industrial Project Management

  • What Makes Industrial Projects Unique?
  • Types of Industrial Projects (expansions, retrofits, greenfield, brownfield)
  • Overview of the Industrial Project Lifecycle

Capital Planning and Business Case Development

  • What is Capital Planning?
  • Developing and Justifying Business Cases
  • CapEx vs. OpEx: Key Differences and Considerations

Project Planning and Scheduling

  • Defining Scope, Objectives, and Deliverables
  • Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
  • Scheduling Techniques (Gantt charts, Critical Path Method)

Budgeting and Cost Management

  • Creating and Managing Capital Budgets
  • Estimating Costs and Managing Cash Flow
  • Financial Metrics (NPV, IRR, Payback Period)

Risk, Resource, and Stakeholder Management

  • Identifying and Managing Project Risks
  • Resource Planning (labor, materials, contractors)
  • Stakeholder Engagement and Communication

Project Execution, Monitoring, and Closeout

  • Project Controls and Performance Tracking
  • Change Management and Issue Resolution
  • Project Handover, Lessons Learned, and Closeout

Case Study and Q&A

  • Real-World Example of Industrial Project Success
  • Discussion of Challenges and Best Practices
  • Open Q&A Session