Global Learning for Operational Leaders
Classroom
15 sessions
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Online / Live
15 sessions
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Introduction
Course overview
Many projects end without proper closure: deliverables are not fully accepted, operations are unprepared, contracts remain open and lessons are lost. Structured closure protects value.
This Aractech course covers closure planning, acceptance, handover to operations, documentation, contract and financial closure, releasing resources, lessons learned, benefits handover and celebrating success. Participants develop a closure plan.
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Plan project closure activities
- Secure formal acceptance of deliverables
- Hand over to operations effectively
- Close contracts and finances
- Capture and share lessons learned
- Transfer benefits ownership
Who should attend
Target audience
- Project managers
- Programme managers
- PMO staff
- Operations managers receiving projects
- Contract managers
- Sponsors
Methodology
Learning approach
- Practical sessions
- Checklists
- Case studies
- Workshops
- Group discussions
Complete course outline
Five focused days of learning and application
The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.
Day 1
Why Closure Matters
- Risks of poor closure
- Closure types
- Planning
- Coffee break
- Planning (continued)
- Roles
- Exercise: Closure review
Day 2
Acceptance and Handover
- Acceptance criteria
- Operational readiness
- Training
- Coffee break
- Training (continued)
- Support arrangements
- Workshop: Handover plan
Day 3
Administrative Closure
- Documentation
- Contracts
- Finances
- Coffee break
- Finances (continued)
- Resources
- Exercise: Closure checklist
Day 4
Lessons Learned
- Facilitating reviews
- Capturing lessons
- Sharing
- Coffee break
- Sharing (continued)
- Using lessons
- Case study: Lost lessons
Day 5
Benefits and Recognition
- Benefits handover
- Post-project review
- Recognition
- Coffee break
- Recognition (continued)
- Celebrating
- Capstone: Project closure plan
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Project Closure and Handover (PM-042) cover?
This course covers Project Management through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.
When is the next available session?
The next scheduled session starts on 16 - 20 November 2026. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.
Who should attend this course?
Project managers, Programme managers, PMO staff
Is bilingual course delivery available?
Yes. All course materials and presentations are provided in English, while bilingual explanation and discussion support may be available depending on the selected location and trainer availability. For example, when attending a course in Istanbul, you may request a Turkish-speaking trainer to explain the English course content in Turkish. Arabic explanation support may also be requested at this location. Other languages are available in selected cities. You can choose your preferred language support as an optional preference during registration.
How can I register for a session?
Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.
Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?
Check the course schedules section for currently published classroom and Online / Live sessions.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include Barcelona, Istanbul, London, Amsterdam, Paris, Geneva, Munich.
How long is the training programme?
The programme runs for five days from 09:00 to 14:00, which gives 25 contact hours, including a daily 30-minute break (22.5 hours of instruction).
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