The Role of the Project Sponsor (TRN337)

Product code: TRN337

Overview

Delivery method

Delivery method

Virtual classroom

Duration

Duration

6 hours

Audience

Audience

Executives

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Description

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Project sponsors play a central role in enabling successful project outcomes. This course provides project sponsors with an understanding of their role and influence when sponsoring large-scale change initiatives in the Government of Canada. Through a mix of online self-paced and in-class activities, participants will learn about their responsibilities as project sponsors, their accountabilities, and project assurance practices that contribute to effective project or programme delivery.

Topics include:

  • explaining portfolio, programme, project, and product management
  • examining accountabilities and leadership roles in project management
  • reviewing project and programme management frameworks, governance, and assurance
  • exploring stakeholder engagement and business case ownership

Required equipment for virtual courses

To fully participate in the School's virtual courses, you must have a camera and a microphone.

Notes:

This course is intended for executives at the EX-01, EX-02 and EX-03 level or equivalent, who are currently, or who will be, sponsoring one or more projects. The course includes a 1 hour online module (Module 1 – Pre-Course Introduction) which must be completed prior to the in-class session. All other modules will be completed during the in-class session.

  • Module 1 – Pre-Course Introduction: 60 minutes, online self-paced
  • Module 2 – Portfolio, Programme Project and Product Management: 105 minutes, classroom
  • Module 3 – Leadership Roles in the Management of Projects: 30 minutes, online self-paced
  • Module 4 – Presenting the Key Project Sponsor Accountabilities: 60 minutes, online self-pacedp
  • Module 5 – Programme Sponsors and Managing Programmes: 30 minutes, online self-paced
  • Module 6 – Accountability and Factors Affecting Project Success: 120 minutes, classroom

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Date modified: 2026-02-05

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