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WSQ - Effective Project Management for Small Projects

Sessions 2 days
Duration 16 hrs
Level Beginner
Assessment 2 hrs

Venue

12 Woodlands Square #07-85/86/87 Woods Square Tower 1, Singapore 737715. 5 mins walk from Woodlands (NS9) MRT station.

The venue is disabled-friendly.

TSC Title: Project Management
TSC Code: ICT-PMT-3026.1.1

Funding for this course is valid from 15 Sep 2020 to 14 Sep 2026. Register and complete the course within this period to qualify for funding support.

By the end of the course, learners will be able to

LO1: Develop project scope and team to initiate the facilitation of a small project
LO2: Develop a project plan based on the project scope.
LO3: Utilise appropriate methods and tools to track and drive a project
LO4: Identify and manage project risks
LO5: Collaborate with project stakeholders
LO6: Deploy resources for the project
LO7: Track project deliverables and correct misalignment

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Certificate of Achievement from Tertiary Infotech Academy Pte Ltd - Upon meeting at least 75% attendance and passing the assessment(s), participants will receive a Certificate of Achievement from Tertiary Infotech Academy Pte Ltd.
OpenCerts from SkillsFuture Singapore - After passing the assessment(s) and achieving at least 75% attendance, participants will receive a OpenCert (aka Statement of Achievement) from SkillsFuture Singapore, certifying that they have achieved the Competency Standard(s) in the above Skills Framework.

WSQ - Effective Project Management for Small Projects

Course Code: TGS-2020505545

WSQ
SFC
PSEA
UTAP
SFEC
Absentee Payroll
MCES

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Step up your project management game with our WSQ Effective Project Management for Small Projects course. Designed to focus on the unique challenges and constraints of smaller projects, this course covers vital aspects such as planning, budgeting, and time management. You'll learn how to set clear objectives, allocate resources wisely, and use project management tools to monitor progress. By the end of the course, you will possess the skills to lead small projects to successful completion, on time and within budget.

Navigate the complexities of small project management with an arsenal of practical techniques and best practices. Our course delves into risk assessment, stakeholder communication, and agile methodologies tailored for smaller-scale projects. Whether you're a team leader, business owner, or an aspiring project manager, this course equips you with the knowledge and skills to improve project outcomes, streamline processes, and enhance team collaboration, making you an invaluable asset to your organization.

Full Fee $750.00 Before GST

GST $67.50 9% of fee

Baseline Nett $442.50 SG/PR age 21+ · 50% funded

MCES / SME Nett $292.50 SG age 40+ · 70% funded

SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC)

Eligible companies can use their $10,000 SFEC to cover up to 90% of out-of-pocket course fees for classes ending on or before 30 Nov 2026. A redesigned SFEC starts on 1 Dec 2026.

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SkillsFuture Credit (SFC)

Eligible Singapore Citizens can use their SFC to offset course fee payable after funding but the $4,000 Additional SFC (Mid-Career Support) cannot be used.

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UTAP

Eligible NTUC members can apply for 50% of the unfunded fee from UTAP, capped up to $250/year and for members aged 40 and above, capped up to $500/year.

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PSEA

Eligible Singapore Citizens can use their PSEA funds to offset course fee payable after funding.

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Please bring your own laptop for hands-on training. If you don't have laptop, we can provide spare laptop for training use.

We provide free consultation related to the subject matter after the course.
Please email your queries to enquiry@tertiaryinfotech.com and we will forward your queries to the subject matter experts.

You can register your interest without upfront payment. There is no penalty for withdrawal of the course before the class commences.
We reserve the right to cancel or re-schedule the course due to unforeseen circumstances. If the course is cancelled, we will refund 100% for any paid amount.
Note the venue of the training is subject to changes due to availability of the classroom.

Course Details

Topic 1: Initiation of a Project

Definition of a Small Project

Role of the Project Manager

Develop Project Scope and Objectives

Facilitate Project Kick-off Meeting

Topic 2: Develop a Project Plan

Overview of Project Planning

Develop Work Breakdown Structure from Objectives

Develop Gantt Chart for Schedule, Resource and Scope

Topic 3: Apply Methods and Tools to Drive a Project

Track Tasks with Charts & Metrics

Problem Solving with Root Cause Analysis

Apply Potential Outcomes Analysis Tools

Topic 4: Manage Project Risk

Risk Identification

Develop Contingency Plans

Apply Risk Mitigation Techniques

Topic 5: Collaborate with Stakeholders

Identify Stakeholders

RACI Matrix

Engage with Internal and External Stakeholders

Topic 6: Deploy Resources

Estimate Costs Techniques

Human Resource Deployment, Leveling and Smoothing

Topic 7: Track Project Deliverables and Correct Misalignments

Track Scope and Deliverables Creep

Monitor Schedule, Costs, Resources and Tasks Timescales

Apply Corrective and Preventive Actions

Case Study
Oral Questioning

Course Info

Minimum Entry Requirement

Knowledge and Skills

Able to operate using computer functions with minimum Computer Literacy Level 2 based on ICAS Computer Skills Assessment Framework
Minimum 3 GCE ‘O’ Levels Passes including English or WPL Level 5 (Average of Reading, Listening, Speaking & Writing Scores)

Attitude

Positive Learning Attitude
Enthusiastic Learner

Experience

Minimum of 1 year of working experience.
Minimum 18 years old

Funding Eligibility Criteria

Self-sponsored learners (individuals)

Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents aged 21 and above.
Up to 50% course fee funding. Singapore Citizens aged 40 and above receive up to 70% under the Mid-career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES).
Singapore Citizens aged 25 and above can pay the remaining fee with SkillsFuture Credit.

Company-sponsored learners

Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents who are direct employees of the sponsoring company.
Up to 50% course fee funding, or up to 70% for employees of SMEs (Enhanced Training Support for SMEs) and for Singapore Citizens aged 40 and above. An SME has no more than 200 employees or an annual turnover of no more than $100 million.
Employers can also claim Absentee Payroll funding for employees who attend during working hours.
Eligible companies can offset their out-of-pocket fees with SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC).

Conditions for all funded learners

Attendance is taken digitally with Singpass for every session, including the assessment.
You must complete the course and pass all assessments (assessed as Competent).
If these conditions are not met, the funding is clawed back and the learner or employer pays the full course fee.
9% GST is charged on the full course fee before funding.
Promo and discount codes cannot be used on funded courses.
Any balance after funding can be paid in cash, with SkillsFuture Credit, with PSEA (Singapore Citizens with a PSEA), or partly reimbursed by UTAP for NTUC members.

How to Apply SkillsFuture Credit Claim for Individuals

Singapore Citizens aged 25 and above can use their SkillsFuture Credit (base tier) to pay the course fee after funding. The $4,000 mid-career top-up cannot be used for this course.

Register for this course as self-sponsored and tell us you will use SkillsFuture Credit. Do not pay the amount you plan to claim.
We email you an invoice showing the course fee after funding.
From 60 days before the course starts, and no later than the course start date, log in to MySkillsFuture with Singpass and click Claim credits.
Click Submit a Claim and search for this course by its course code, TGS-2020505545.
Select your class start date, enter the course fee payable after funding and the amount of credit to claim, then upload the invoice (PDF, JPG or PNG, under 4MB).
Review, accept the terms and click Agree and Submit. The credit is paid directly to us; processing can take up to 14 working days.

Changing or withdrawing: cancel the claim on MySkillsFuture at least one day before the course starts. If your class date changes, cancel the claim and submit a new one with the new date.

How to Apply SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC)

SFEC helps companies pay for employee training. The current SFEC ends on 30 November 2026, and a redesigned SFEC starts on 1 December 2026.

Current SFEC: classes ending on or before 30 November 2026

Eligible companies received a one-off $10,000 credit, notified by letter to their Corppass administrator. Eligibility generally required at least 3 Singapore Citizen or PR employees and Skills Development Levy contributions.
SFEC covers up to 90% of the company's out-of-pocket course fee after other subsidies.

Check your company's SFEC eligibility and balance on EnterpriseSG.
Register your Singapore Citizen or PR employee for a class that ends by 30 November 2026, as company-sponsored, and pay the course fee after funding.
Your employee attends and completes the course. We submit the attendance and assessment results to SWDA.
No separate claim is needed. SFEC is calculated automatically once the course fee grant is approved and is paid quarterly to your company's IRAS GIRO or PayNow Corporate account.

Any unused balance of the current SFEC expires on 30 November 2026.

Redesigned SFEC from 1 December 2026

Companies with at least 3 resident employees receive a fresh $10,000 in an online SFEC wallet that offsets out-of-pocket fees upfront at enrolment, instead of reimbursing them afterwards. SWDA has not yet published the support rates and claim steps; see OurWorkforce or our SFEC guide.

How to Apply UTAP (NTUC Members)

NTUC members can claim 50% of the unfunded course fee under the Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP), capped at $250 a year (aged below 40) or $500 a year (aged 40 and above). The cap is shared with UTAP claims for AI tool subscriptions.

Eligibility: you must be an NTUC member paying full membership fees, with your membership paid up before and during the course and when you claim. The course must not be fully paid for by your employer or another source.

Make sure your NTUC membership is paid up before the course starts.
Register for this course with us and pay the course fee after funding and SkillsFuture Credit.
Attend at least 75% of the course and sit all assessments.
Within 6 months after the course ends, go to the NTUC U Portal, open UTAP under E-services, log in with Singpass and choose Course Fee Claim.
Enter the nett course fee you paid (after all subsidies and SkillsFuture Credit, including GST), and upload your invoice or receipt and your certificate or result slip (PDF, JPG or PNG, up to 5MB each).
NTUC usually pays the claim within 4 weeks of submission.

How to Apply PSEA

Singapore Citizens with a Post-Secondary Education Account (PSEA), which stays open until around the year you turn 31, can use it to pay the course fee after funding for PSEA-approved courses. You can also use a sibling's PSEA after your own has been used up.

Check that this course shows the PSEA tag on its MySkillsFuture page.
Check your PSEA balance on MOE's Student Finance System with Singpass.
Download and complete the PSEA withdrawal form, then submit it to us.
We submit the withdrawal request to MOE. You (and your sibling, if you are using their account) authorise it in the Student Finance System. Nothing is withdrawn without this authorisation.
MOE pays us directly. If you have already paid, we refund the amount covered by PSEA.

More details: MOE PSEA overview.

Appeal Process

If you disagree with an assessment decision, you have the right to appeal.

When the assessor gives you feedback, say whether you agree with the outcome. If you agree, you and the assessor sign the Assessment Summary Record; if you disagree, do not sign it.
Discuss the decision with the assessor or the assessment manager first.
If you are still not satisfied, tell the assessor you intend to appeal. The assessor records this in the feedback section of the Assessment Summary Record and informs the assessment manager.
Lodge your appeal within 7 days, giving your reasons, using the Candidate Appeal Form. The assessor can help you write and lodge it.
An Assessment Appeal Panel reviews the information from you and the assessor and makes a decision. A record of the appeal and its outcome is kept.
You will be told the outcome within 2 weeks of lodging the appeal. The panel's decision is final.

Job Roles

Project Manager
Assistant Project Manager
Team Lead
Product Owner
Business Analyst
Startup Founder
Operations Manager
Department Supervisor
Event Coordinator
Marketing Campaign Manager
Freelance Consultant
Office Manager
Production Supervisor
Small Business Owner
Non-Profit Organizer

Trainers

Patrick Oh is a management consultant who knows that smaller projects still need clear objectives, sound planning and honest tracking. A Singapore Certified Management Consultant, listed by TUV SUD as a certified consultant and working with SG Venture Consulting, he advises organisations on governance, risk and compliance (GRC) and implements and audits ISO management systems, including quality and environmental management systems, ISO 14064 greenhouse gas accounting and internal audit. His consulting also spans performance management and solutions design, corporate compliance and Singapore Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) consultancy, which he has provided for more than 13 years. He is CIPM (IAPP) certified and active in sustainability practice, sustainability reporting and community development. Earlier in his career, Patrick worked for years as an automation design engineer, and he has written on management topics, including an article arguing that much of Agile repackages long-established project-management best practice he had applied as an engineer and consultant.

This course reflects the kind of focused, well-scoped work that consulting engagements often involve, and Patrick uses that experience to make each topic practical. He guides learners through defining a small project, clarifying the project manager's role, setting scope and objectives and running an effective kick-off meeting, before building a work breakdown structure and Gantt chart that link schedule, resources and scope. His governance and risk background comes to the fore in the topics on root cause analysis, potential outcomes analysis, risk identification, contingency planning and risk mitigation, where he stresses anticipating problems rather than reacting to them. Drawing on his client-facing work, he shows how a RACI matrix and deliberate engagement with internal and external stakeholders keep small projects aligned, and how cost estimation and resource levelling protect limited budgets. His performance management perspective underpins the final topics on tracking deliverables and correcting misalignments, so learners finish ready to lead small projects to completion on time and within budget. He keeps the emphasis on practical tools that small teams can apply without heavy administration.

With more than 30 years in governance, risk and compliance, Dr. Siva (Prof. Dr. S. Sivanesan) helps organisations across Asia run their activities with clarity, control and accountability. The Singapore-based specialist works on governance and board advisory, enterprise risk management (ERM), internal controls and audit, and sustainability and ESG governance and reporting, and has investigated irregularities and financial fraud. He is experienced in business process reengineering, streamlined policies and procedures, and crisis management frameworks and plans, and curates ERM frameworks and training roadmaps. His clients have included boards, regulators, financial institutions, the public sector and charities, and he is the author of "Governance & Risk in a Charitable Setting - Nemesis or Necessity". He holds a Doctorate in Governance, Risks and Sustainability from EIMT, a Masters in Business Systems and a Bachelor of Economics (Accountancy) from Monash University, and a Specialist Diploma in Sustainability Reporting from Temasek Polytechnic. His professional credentials include CIA, CISA and CRISC, and he is ACLP-certified in Singapore and an HRDC-accredited trainer in Malaysia.

Small projects often run with limited budgets, lean teams and informal controls, which makes this WSQ course on effective project management for small projects a natural fit for Dr. Siva's expertise. As learners define scope and objectives, build a work breakdown structure and Gantt chart, and estimate costs and deploy resources, he shows how simple, proportionate controls keep a small project on track without unnecessary bureaucracy. His risk management experience gives depth to the topics on risk identification, contingency planning and mitigation, while his investigative and audit background sharpens the use of root cause analysis and potential outcomes analysis when problems arise. His work with boards and senior stakeholders informs the stakeholder collaboration topic, including the use of a RACI matrix to make roles and accountability clear. Learners leave able to plan, track deliverables and correct misalignments with confidence, delivering small projects on time and within budget while managing risk sensibly.

Praveen Dayal is a senior IT leader, cybersecurity practitioner and ACLP-certified trainer with global experience in information systems, risk management and project leadership. He has managed technology projects across banking, finance, manufacturing and consulting, and his career includes senior leadership roles in large-scale IT projects, digital transformation programmes and enterprise system implementations. He holds certifications including PMP, PMI-ACP, ASM, CISA, CISM and CRISC, and has a strong track record of aligning project management practice with organisational strategy and compliance requirements.

In WSQ - Effective Project Management for Small Projects, Praveen delivers project management concepts in a structured, learner-friendly way. Participants define the scope and objectives of a small project and facilitate a kick-off meeting, build a work breakdown structure and Gantt chart, and track tasks with charts and metrics. They apply root cause analysis and outcome analysis tools, identify risks and contingency plans, engage stakeholders with a RACI matrix, estimate costs, level resources and correct misalignments in scope, schedule and cost. Using real-world examples from his career, he shows how even small projects benefit from sound governance, so learners leave able to deliver on time and within budget while meeting organisational goals.

Mark Tan Kee Tchuan is a Certified Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt and ACLP-certified trainer with over 20 years of experience in organisational transformation and operational process improvement. He is also a Certified Scrum Master with over a decade of project management experience, overseeing large-scale system implementations, benchmarking and cost optimisation initiatives, and he has delivered measurable improvements across logistics, manufacturing, service and healthcare. He has led robotic process automation projects, and since 2016 he has been an adjunct faculty member at the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT), certifying Yellow Belt students in continuous improvement.

In WSQ - Effective Project Management for Small Projects, Mark blends Lean Six Sigma rigour with practical project frameworks. Learners define a small project's scope and objectives, run a kick-off meeting, and develop a work breakdown structure and Gantt chart for schedule, resources and scope. His process improvement background is especially valuable when participants track tasks with metrics, solve problems with root cause analysis and identify bottlenecks before they derail delivery. The course also covers risk contingency planning, stakeholder engagement with a RACI matrix, cost estimation, resource levelling and correcting scope or schedule creep. With his coaching and facilitation style, learners leave with actionable skills to keep small projects efficient, controlled and on track.

Agus Salim is an ACLP-certified trainer with extensive experience in IT systems, business operations and project coordination. With over a decade in systems integration, software development and IT security across enterprise and consulting environments, he has managed projects ranging from software implementation to process improvement, keeping deliverables within scope, budget and time. He has worked with organisations such as Citi and Check Point Software Technologies, and his credentials include PMP, CompTIA Security+, CEH and AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner. Grounded in both technical and business domains, he bridges operational execution and project planning.

In WSQ - Effective Project Management for Small Projects, Agus focuses on the practical skills needed to manage smaller projects with limited resources. Learners set clear scope and objectives, run a project kick-off, and turn objectives into a work breakdown structure and Gantt chart. They then track tasks with charts and metrics, solve problems with root cause analysis, plan for risk, map stakeholders with a RACI matrix, estimate costs and deploy people effectively. His sessions emphasise task prioritisation, communication and stakeholder engagement, and use workplace-focused case studies and hands-on exercises with step-by-step guidance. Participants leave able to apply project management tools directly in their own work environments and lead small projects confidently to completion.