Applied Project Management (APM) Workshop


Transformative Project-Based Learning

📅 13-17 April, 2026
📍 Houston, Texas

Bridging Theory to Achievement

The Applied Project Management (APM) Workshop is a comprehensive, project-based learning experience designed to take participants from foundational concepts to strategic delivery using the Uruk Framework.

This workshop is designed for professionals who want to go beyond theory and build real project delivery skills. Whether you're new to project environments or looking to enhance your leadership toolkit, this workshop equips you with the knowledge, tools, and mindset to lead projects with confidence.

Delivered through a series of structured, practical, and interactive modules, participants will collaborate in teams to simulate complete project journeys, applying the Uruk Value Delivery Methodology (stage by stage), building deliverables, and gaining feedback at every stage.

Whether you’re a rising project manager or a functional leader, this workshop equips you with the ability to initiate, plan, govern, and close projects using a business-integrated approach.
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What Makes APM Different?

  • Project-Based Learning: Learn by doing through case scenarios, simulations, and collaborative exercises.

  • Real-Time Application: Use proven methodologies in realistic settings to develop confidence and fluency.

  • Mentored Guidance: Receive expert feedback and coaching throughout the workshop.

  • Strategy-Driven Approach: Align project methods with business objectives and organizational context.

  • Based on the Uruk Framework: Apply an integrated, life cycle-based project management model rooted in value delivery.

  • Vision to Validating Success: Following a full life cycle model enhances governance and improves decision-making until validating success!


Who is this for?

  • Project professionals, team leads, and PMO contributors.

  • Organizations looking to develop internal PM capabilities.

  • Institutions and teams seeking structured, end-to-end project learning.

  • Ideal for teams starting new projects or launching change initiatives.

 

Special Feature
This program is ideal for teams working together, especially if they have a new project. Alternatively, we form teams during the program, so participants will work on realistic projects, end-to-end, with the proper tailoring.

 

Leadership: Confident CEO addressing board of directors
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📅 Dates: 13-17 April, 2026
📍 Location: Houston, Texas

Duration & Delivery Format

In-Person

  • Five intensive days
  • 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
  • Include morning/afternoon snacks and lunch
  • The venue will be provided later
  • Overall Learning: 40 Contact Hours or PDU

Alternative Delivery

We can also offer this workshop for organizations as an intensive full-week program, or online as an extended program:

  • 11-week program.
  • One session per week.
  • Two hours per session.
  • One hour per team per week for reviews and coaching.
  • Overall Learning: 40 Contact Hours or PDU
  • Teams are expected to work on their projects between sessions.
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Workshop Modules

The Applied Project Management (APM) Workshop is delivered through 11 interactive modules. Each one builds progressively on the previous and includes hands-on exercises using the Uruk Platform.

Module 1:

Orientation & Framework Overview

  • Introduction to the Product Life Cycle and Uruk Framework (Value Delivery Methodology)

  • Discussion of potential projects and teams

  • Optional Exercise: Identify project ideas and team members

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Module 2:

Project Setup & Tailored Methodologies

  • Team formation and project selection

  • Exploration of the Project Success Model

  • Exercise: Develop a tailored method for your project

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Module 3:

Discovery Phase – Concept Stage

  • Process groups and the project brief

  • Exercise: Draft the Project Brief

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Module 4:

Discovery Phase – Feasibility Stage

  • Feasibility analysis and project authorization

  • Exercise: Conduct a feasibility study and write the report

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Module 5:

Development Phase – Requirements Stage

  • Stakeholder engagement and defining project requirements

  • Exercise: Create a comprehensive requirements document

Module 6:

Development Phase – Strategy Stage

  • Building the Project Management Plan

  • Exercise: Develop the Project Management Plan

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Module 7:

Development Phase – Definition Stage

  • Detailed planning and approval processes

  • Exercise: Finalize the detailed project plan

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Module 8:

Delivery Phase – Implementation

  • Agile vs. sequential modes, control mechanisms

  • Exercise: Tailored per project

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Module 9:

Delivery Phase – Operational Readiness

  • Handover and early operations

  • Exercise: Tailored per project

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Module 10:

Delivery Phase – Closure

  • Project completion reporting, success evaluation, and future planning

  • Exercise: Prepare for final presentation

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Module 11:

Final Project Presentations

  • Team presentations, evaluation, and open Q&A

  • Audience may include guests or invited stakeholders

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Learning Objectives & Outcomes

By participating in the Applied Project Management (APM) Workshop, attendees will:
  • Explore the full Product Life Cycle and its critical phases.

  • Distinguish between task management, stage management, and technical project management, and how they compare to the Uruk Framework.

  • Build foundational knowledge of modern project management integrated with the Uruk approach.

  • Collaborate in teams on simulated or real projects using a hands-on methodology.

  • Learn to lead a project across its entire lifecycle, from initiation to benefit realization.

  • Apply an end-to-end adaptive delivery model, including stages, deliverables, and structured stage gates.

  • Understand how to initiate a project correctly and maintain alignment with strategic goals.

  • Use the Uruk Platform to develop project deliverables and complete lifecycle checkpoints.

Advisor/Workshop Leader

Mounir Ajam

Mounir has over 35 years of experience working on projects worth billions of US dollars. He has global experience in the US, UK, Southeast Asia, West Asia, and the GCC, including industrial and capital projects, and years of experience in consultancy and training. Mounir has worked with global leaders such as Exxon, BASF, Shell, and Saudi Aramco and delivered services to companies including SABIC, Ericson, Etihad Airways, Emirates Global Aluminum, and many ministries and government agencies across West Asia and beyond.

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Certificate of Completion

Upon successful completion of the course, learners will be awarded a Certificate of Completion from Uruk Project Management with 40 Contact Hours.

Client Testimonials

“The course was very helpful for our department and will help us to work more effective in the future”
– VP Flight OPS, Etihad Airways

“This is by far the best training course I have been in.”
– Head of Biomedical Engineering, Shaikh Khalifa Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE

“Mounir Ajam’s  contribution will remain in our memories for ever. His way of passing information by example is outstanding. I would love to take future training with him”
– VP Technical at ARCOM

“The course was excellent and very well presented. The course material and presenter were very qualified and very well trained.”
– Manager, IT Quality Assurance, Saudi Arabia Airlines

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Pricing & Packages

Normal Price: USD 4,500 per individual
Special Price: USD 3,500 for the first 5 registrations

Group discounts available:
20% discount for groups of 3 participants
10% discount for groups of 2 participants

Custom pricing available based on team size and delivery format.
For group booking, please complete the form at the bottom of the page.

This course will include a book: Project Management Beyond Waterfall and Agile

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