Project Governance and Assurance
Governance is what stops a project drifting away from the decision that authorised it. This course covers how to set decision rights, run stage gates that mean something and provide assurance that gives sponsors a true picture rather than a comfortable one.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01What governance is for, and how it becomes theatre
- 02Decision rights, delegated authority and escalation thresholds
- 03Stage gates that actually test readiness to proceed
- 04Running a steering group that decides
- 05Independent assurance and where it should look
- 06Status reporting: honest reporting versus watermelon reporting
- 07Holding delivery accountable for promised benefits
What you will gain
- Set decision rights and escalation thresholds clearly
- Design stage gates that genuinely test readiness
- Structure a steering group that decides rather than observes
- Provide assurance that surfaces problems early
- Report status honestly without triggering panic
- Hold projects accountable for the benefits they promised
Who should attend
- Project sponsors and steering group members
- Project management office staff
- Assurance and internal audit professionals
- Senior project and programme managers
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 to 11 Nov 2026 | London | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 23 to 25 Nov 2026 | Dubai | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 7 to 9 Dec 2026 | Pretoria | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 11 to 13 Jan 2027 | Durban | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 1 to 3 Mar 2027 | Cape Town | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 10 to 12 May 2027 | Johannesburg | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 12 to 14 Jul 2027 | London | 3 Days | US$1,500 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R13,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 3 Days
- Field
- Project Management
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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