Leading International Projects

Course summary

The course focuses on professional and practical issues surrounding the management of international projects. It is designed for international project managers who need to settle in a foreign environment to manage or participate in a project. The course addresses macro-environmental and cross-cultural factors that impact the selection and implementation of international projects. The course aims to provide an understanding of the contemporary issues and challenges confronting international project management.

Who is the course aimed at?

• Those who work on large or mega projects
• Individuals aspiring to work on international or mega projects and aiming to understand the key issues impacting the management of such projects
• Individuals who have recently joined international development projects and want an overview of how to manage the challenges associated with overseas international development projects effectively
• Professionals already engaged in large projects with an international scope, seeking to update their knowledge of contemporary best practices in areas such as sustainability and AI
• Individuals looking to advance their careers in international project management and to build a robust professional network

Tutor information 

Dr Nicholas Dacre

Nicholas is the Director of the Advanced Project Management Research Centre (APROM) and an Associate Professor of Project Management. Nicholas is a Fellow of the Chartered Association for Project Management (FAPM) and Vice-Chair of the British Academy of Management Project Management Special Interest Group. With over 20 years of experience spanning academia and industry, Nicholas has built a significant track record of developing high-impact research. He actively collaborates with international partners, industry experts, and the UK government on emergent 'ITS Complex' research topics, focusing on innovation, technology, and sustainability in complex projects.

Dr Walaa Eldeen-Bakry

Walaa Bakry has over 25 years of experience in lecturing and academic management. He has held various positions at the University of Westminster and previously at Middlesex University, the University of North London (now London Met), and City University. Additionally, he has delivered numerous guest lectures at universities in Europe and the Middle East.

Walaa is a chartered Fellow of the British Computer Society (FBCS), a member of the Royal Economic Society, and a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA). He is also a PRINCE2 accredited trainer and holds various project management professional qualifications, including MSP, MoR, and SCRUM.

Himanshu Jain

Himanshu Jain is an experienced practitioner and trainer with a career spanning over two decades in sectors like EdTech, FinTech, and AgriTech. Leading Thought Agile Ltd in the United Kingdom, he focuses on product development and agile transformation within emerging and applied technologies. His skill in creating and delivering training modules combines practical industry insights with effective teaching methods, helping professionals and teams navigate the challenges of today’s business world.

His involvement with professional associations such as PMI, CBAP, ASQ, and Pragmatic Marketing highlights his role at the intersection of industry knowledge and educational achievement. As a consultant in product management for emerging and applied technologies and a champion for process improvement using lean methodologies, Himanshu has a history of impactful projects.

Course structure

You will learn about:

• AI and international projects: challenges and opportunities
• The sustainable development goals and how they are impacting international projects
• Definition of international projects as well as International Development Projects
• Overview of the factors affecting international project implementation (legal/political, security, infrastructure, geography, economic, sustainability and culture)
• Understanding the main principles of International Development Projects and managing risk in International Development Projects
• Cross-cultural issues in international projects: contemporary cross-cultural frameworks. Cultural shock cycle and coping with culture shock
• Planning, organisation and implementation of international projects. Case studies of international projects including international development projects and mega international projects
• Global supply chains and their effect on international projects. The concepts of legacy in international projects

What's included in the course price?

The course price includes:

• Course materials provided via Blackboard (our learning management system)
• Networking dinner at the Westminster House of Parliament on Thursday evening
• Westminster Certificate for Leading International Project