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Project Management

Managing Megaprojects and Complex Infrastructure Programmes

Megaprojects such as airports, rail lines, energy plants and urban developments involve enormous budgets, many stakeholders and long timescales. This course examines why megaprojects frequently overrun and how to improve outcomes through better front-end planning, governance, risk management, contracting strategies, stakeholder management and delivery partner models.

5 days Classroom or live online English
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Why attend

From knowledge to real-world impact.

Megaprojects are high-profile and high-risk. This course provides lessons and tools from major projects worldwide to help leaders improve planning and delivery.

Workplace challenges

Professional Problems This Course Is Designed to Solve

The programme explores practical approaches to the following challenges. Results depend on how the learning is applied in your organisation.

  • Difficulty translating subject knowledge into practical workplace decisions.
  • Inconsistent approaches to the activities covered in the course outline.
  • Lack of a structured plan for applying and reviewing new skills.
Course methodology

How you will learn.

The course uses major project case studies, governance exercises, reference class forecasting, risk workshops and group discussions.

Course objectives

What you'll take away.

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

  • Understand the characteristics and risks of megaprojects
  • Apply strong front-end planning and estimation
  • Design governance and delivery models
  • Develop contracting and risk allocation strategies
  • Manage complex stakeholder environments
  • Monitor performance and integrate multiple contractors
Target audience

Who should attend.

This course is suitable for:

  • Senior project and programme directors
  • Infrastructure sponsors and client organisations
  • Government infrastructure officials
  • Contractors and consultants
  • Project controls leaders
Target competencies

Capabilities you will build.

Participants will develop competencies in:

  • Front-end planning
  • Governance design
  • Risk allocation
  • Stakeholder management
  • Integration management
  • Performance monitoring
Course outline

Your learning journey.

A focused, practical outline with time to explore, apply and reflect.

Day 1Understanding Megaprojects

  1. 09:00–09:54Characteristics of megaprojects
  2. 09:54–10:48Evidence on overruns
  3. 10:48–11:00Optimism bias and strategic misrepresentation
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Optimism bias and strategic misrepresentation (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Lessons from major projects
  7. 13:06–14:00Exercise: Case review

Day 2Front-End Planning

  1. 09:00–09:54Business case and options
  2. 09:54–10:48Reference class forecasting
  3. 10:48–11:00Estimation and contingency
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Estimation and contingency (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Schedule realism
  7. 13:06–14:00Workshop: Front-end assessment

Day 3Governance and Delivery Models

  1. 09:00–09:54Client organisation
  2. 09:54–10:48Delivery partners
  3. 10:48–11:00Assurance and gateway reviews
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Assurance and gateway reviews (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Decision rights
  7. 13:06–14:00Exercise: Governance design

Day 4Contracting and Risk

  1. 09:00–09:54Packaging strategies
  2. 09:54–10:48Collaborative contracts
  3. 10:48–11:00Risk allocation and pricing
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Risk allocation and pricing (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Interface management
  7. 13:06–14:00Case study: Contract strategy for a rail project

Day 5Stakeholders and Delivery

  1. 09:00–09:54Political and community stakeholders
  2. 09:54–10:48Integrated project controls
  3. 10:48–11:00Managing change
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Managing change (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Handover and operations
  7. 13:06–14:00Capstone: Megaproject delivery strategy

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.

Dates & venues

Find a session that works for you.

Confirmed dates accept registration requests. Tentative dates are enquiry only.

Barcelona 9 Nov - 13 Nov 2026
Confirmed dates
£2,840.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 9 Nov - 13 Nov 2026
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£1,250.-Register
Dubai 16 Nov - 20 Nov 2026
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£3,150.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 16 Nov - 20 Nov 2026
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£1,250.-Register
Frankfurt 7 Dec - 11 Dec 2026
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£2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 7 Dec - 11 Dec 2026
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£1,250.-Register
Kuala Lumpur 14 Dec - 18 Dec 2026
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£1,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 14 Dec - 18 Dec 2026
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£1,250.-Register
Paris 4 Jan - 8 Jan 2027
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£2,860.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 4 Jan - 8 Jan 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Istanbul 18 Jan - 22 Jan 2027
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£2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 18 Jan - 22 Jan 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Amsterdam 1 Feb - 5 Feb 2027
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£2,540.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 1 Feb - 5 Feb 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Vienna 8 Feb - 12 Feb 2027
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£2,940.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 8 Feb - 12 Feb 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Singapore 15 Feb - 19 Feb 2027
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£2,820.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 15 Feb - 19 Feb 2027
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£1,250.-Register
London 1 Mar - 5 Mar 2027
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£2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 1 Mar - 5 Mar 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Dubai 15 Mar - 19 Mar 2027
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£3,150.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 15 Mar - 19 Mar 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Frankfurt 5 Apr - 9 Apr 2027
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£2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 5 Apr - 9 Apr 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Cape Town 12 Apr - 16 Apr 2027
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£1,890.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 12 Apr - 16 Apr 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Kuala Lumpur 19 Apr - 23 Apr 2027
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£1,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 19 Apr - 23 Apr 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Paris 3 May - 7 May 2027
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£2,860.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 3 May - 7 May 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Istanbul 17 May - 21 May 2027
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£2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 17 May - 21 May 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Amsterdam 7 Jun - 11 Jun 2027
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£2,540.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 7 Jun - 11 Jun 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Rome 14 Jun - 18 Jun 2027
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£2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 14 Jun - 18 Jun 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Singapore 21 Jun - 25 Jun 2027
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£2,820.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 21 Jun - 25 Jun 2027
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£1,250.-Register
London 5 Jul - 9 Jul 2027
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£2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 5 Jul - 9 Jul 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Dubai 19 Jul - 23 Jul 2027
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£3,150.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 19 Jul - 23 Jul 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Frankfurt 2 Aug - 6 Aug 2027
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£2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 2 Aug - 6 Aug 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Kuala Lumpur 16 Aug - 20 Aug 2027
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£1,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 16 Aug - 20 Aug 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Rome 23 Aug - 27 Aug 2027
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£2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 23 Aug - 27 Aug 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Paris 6 Sept - 10 Sept 2027
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£2,860.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 6 Sept - 10 Sept 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Istanbul 20 Sept - 24 Sept 2027
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£2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 20 Sept - 24 Sept 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Amsterdam 4 Oct - 8 Oct 2027
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£2,540.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 4 Oct - 8 Oct 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Cape Town 11 Oct - 15 Oct 2027
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£1,890.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 11 Oct - 15 Oct 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Singapore 18 Oct - 22 Oct 2027
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£2,820.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 18 Oct - 22 Oct 2027
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£1,250.-Register
London 1 Nov - 5 Nov 2027
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£2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 1 Nov - 5 Nov 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Dubai 15 Nov - 19 Nov 2027
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£3,150.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 15 Nov - 19 Nov 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Frankfurt 6 Dec - 10 Dec 2027
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£2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 6 Dec - 10 Dec 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Kuala Lumpur 13 Dec - 17 Dec 2027
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£1,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 13 Dec - 17 Dec 2027
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register

Good to know

A few things to know.

How is the course delivered?

Our classroom programmes combine facilitated discussion, case studies, exercises and reflection. The precise format will be confirmed before enrolment.

Can you deliver this programme for our team?

Yes, you can enquire about a tailored programme. Share your goals, group size and preferred dates with our learning team.

Will I receive a certificate?

Participants who complete the programme receive a Smart Horizon UK certificate of attendance. Smart Horizon UK programmes are not externally accredited and do not award a professional qualification, licence or designation. Where a course title or outline refers to a professional certification (for example, AACE International's Certified Cost Professional), the programme supports learning and preparation only; the credential itself is awarded solely by the relevant professional body under its own application and examination requirements.

What should I confirm before booking travel?

Please confirm the session, exact venue, accessibility arrangements, fees and any visa requirements with the team before arranging travel. Tentative dates are not confirmed sessions.

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