Writing a Project Plan course
Learn to write a solid project plan for projects of limited complexity, including two rounds of digital feedback on your own draft.
NRTO quality markFree cancellation up to four weeks before the start, so feel free to book now.
In brief. Writing a Project Plan is a 1-day classroom course. You can take it in Amsterdam and Rotterdam or online, in a group of no more than 8 participants. The price is EUR 625,- excl. VAT per participant, including course materials, lunch on location and a certificate of attendance. For a team or department we also deliver this course in-company.
- Write a complete and workable project plan
- Two digital feedback rounds on your own draft
- Directly applicable to your own project
- Small groups with personal attention
- Experienced trainer from project management practice
Your trainer: Hans or Ruben 167 evaluations in total, averaging 8.3. View the trainers
A good project plan is the basis for a successful project. You learn how to structure a project plan, which chapters belong in it and how to write it so that the client and the team know exactly where they stand.
Description
The success of your project depends on the way you prepare, structure and control it. The project plan is your most important document in this. It describes what you are going to do, why, with whom, and at what cost and risk.
In this course you work on a complete chapter structure for a workable project plan. For each section you learn what belongs in it and how to make it concrete for your own project. Theory is consistently linked to your own working situation, so you can apply what you learn straight away.
A distinctive feature of this course is the two digital feedback moments. After the course day you write your own draft project plan. Two weeks later you submit it digitally and receive extensive feedback from the trainer by email. You then develop your plan further and submit it once more for a final round of feedback.
Topics
- Structure and chapter layout of a plan of action
- Describing the background and rationale of the project
- Formulating objectives and problem definitions
- Getting the project assignment clear
- Mapping out project activities
- Setting out project boundaries and preconditions
- Products and deliverables
- Quality requirements and quality control
- Setting up the project organisation
- Planning and phasing
- Mapping out costs and benefits
- Risk analysis and control measures
- Drawing up a complete project plan for your own project
Result
After the course you can write a sound project plan for projects of limited complexity. You phase, plan and control your project in a structured way, and you communicate more effectively with your client and the other parties involved. You know which elements belong in a project plan, how to complete them and how to avoid overlooking anything.
Target audience
The course is intended for (prospective) project leaders and project managers in profit and non-profit organisations who have to write project plans themselves. It is also suitable for employees who regularly lead projects without a formal project management background.
Teaching method
The course is set up interactively. Theory alternates with assignments and feedback loops to your own working situation. You work in a small group with personal attention from an experienced trainer. After the course day you receive digital feedback twice on your own draft project plan, so that you can make targeted adjustments and develop your plan further.
Prior knowledge
No specific prior knowledge is required. Some work experience with projects, or having taken part in one, is an advantage.
Practical information
- Number of days
- 1 day
- Course times
- from 10 am to 5 pm
- Teaching hours
- 6 hours
- Education level
- Suitable for all levels
- Preparation time
- None
- Included
- Course materials and lunch on site
- Certificate
- At the end of the course you will receive a certificate of attendance
- Cancel
- Free up to four weeks before the start (cancellation terms)
Language
The course is given in Dutch as standard. The trainer speaks English. English-language course materials can be used. If at least 3 participants register, the course can also be given entirely in English.
In-company
Would you like to organise this training for a whole group or several groups? This can be cost-effective. For example, we can tailor the content entirely to your organisation, and training a whole group is also cheaper.
Are you looking at large numbers of participants or a complete academy? That involves a great deal. Consider planning and communication, for example, or identifying and agreeing the objectives and content of the training. Or differences in level, feedback mechanisms and safeguarding. Fortunately, Learnit has extensive experience in this field (more than 25 years) and we are happy to help you through this process.
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All start dates
1 training day. In order of date.
- Tue 2 February 2027 Amsterdam · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 5 January Enrol
- Tue 2 February 2027 Online · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 5 January Enrol
- Wed 11 August 2027 Rotterdam · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 14 July Enrol
No suitable start date? Send us a date request, and we'll look at the options together.
This course for your team?
Plan your own group on a date that suits you, at your office, at our premises or online. We tailor the content to your day-to-day work, and training a whole group is cheaper than individual bookings.
- Your date and location
- Tailored content
- Multiple groups or an academy are also possible
- More than 25 years' experience
The trainers for this course
Ratings from participants after completing their course, across all courses by this trainer.
What others say about this course
Writing a Project Plan course: average 8.4 from 2 reviews
"Pleasant, interactive course with an experienced teacher."
“The 'Writing a Project Plan' course is ideally suited to those who have completed the 'Project Management' course or who are encountering project-based working for the first time. The interactive way of teaching, and in particular the follow-up (writing a project plan for an existing or fictitious project as a homework assignment, which the trainer then comments on), makes the course highly instructive and above all practically applicable.”
"Practical tools to get started with projects."
“The course has given me a very usable tool for drawing up a sound plan of action.”
"The course was very instructive. Theory and practice were combined extremely well. It was very pleasant to be taught in a small group, which gave me even more opportunity to achieve my learning objectives."
"The materials (the book, the videos and the downloads) are very good. They alone give you solid tools to get started with a book. Hans focused mainly on the most important matters and we worked through a number of assignments. Those really stuck. I now know what matters at the start of my project and I can use the templates that LearnIt provides. I can also call on Hans along the way. That is very pleasant and personal!"
Training formats
Classroom
1 day€ 625,-- Pleasant venue with a good trainer
- Small groups
- Inspiring and motivating
In-company
Bespoke trainingOn request- 100% for your group
- Bespoke training
- At your place or ours
Workshop
Up to 4 hours for groupsOn request- Suitable for events
- Interactive and inspiring
- Large groups too
Private training
At our place or yoursOn request- 100% just for you
- Achieve a lot in little time
- Whenever you want
Frequently asked questions
Can I cancel free of charge?
Yes. Up to four weeks before the first day of the course you can cancel free of charge, without giving a reason. You then receive a credit note or, if you have already paid, a refund. If you cancel later, you pay part of the course fee: 25% between four and two weeks before the start, 75% in the two weeks before it and 100% in the final week. Moving to another start date is free of charge up to two weeks before the start, after that 50%. Sending a colleague in your place is always possible. Read the cancellation terms.
What do you learn in the Writing a Project Plan course?
You will learn how to draw up a solid project plan for projects of limited complexity. You will work through a complete chapter structure, from objective and project assignment to planning, costs, quality and risk analysis. You apply it directly to your own project and, after the course day, you receive digital feedback on your draft twice.
Who is this course for?
The course is intended for (prospective) project leaders and project managers in profit and non-profit organisations. Employees who regularly lead projects without formal project management training will also get a great deal out of it. You do not need any specific prior knowledge, but some experience with projects is useful.
Which elements belong in a project plan?
A good plan of action includes, among other things, the background, objectives and problem definition, project assignment, activities, project boundaries and preconditions, deliverables, quality requirements, project organisation, planning, costs and benefits, and a risk analysis. During the course you learn what belongs in each section and how to make it concrete.
Do I receive feedback on my own project plan?
Yes. After the course day you write your own draft project plan and submit it digitally. The trainer will provide you with extensive feedback by email. You then have time to develop your plan further and submit it once more for a second round of feedback.
How many participants are there in a group?
We work with small groups of no more than ten participants. This leaves plenty of room for personal attention and allows us to link the material closely to your own project and working situation.
Do I receive a certificate on completion?
Yes. On completing the course you receive a Learnit certificate of participation. It states that you have attended the Writing a Project Plan course.
What is the difference between a project plan and a plan of approach?
In practice the terms are often used interchangeably. A plan of action is usually a more concise document focusing on the approach to a specific project, whereas a project plan is sometimes broader and more extensive. In this course we focus on the plan of action as a practical working document for projects of limited complexity.
How long does it take to write a project plan?
That depends on the size and complexity of your project. For a relatively small project, a solid first version often takes you one to three working days. By using the structure and checklists from the course you work faster and miss fewer components.
Is this course also suitable for large or complex projects?
The course focuses on projects of limited complexity. The structure and principles you learn can also serve as a basis for larger projects, but for highly complex projects additional knowledge of, for example, PRINCE2 or programme management is useful.
What is a good way to include a risk analysis in your project plan?
A workable approach is to estimate the likelihood and impact of each risk and to link a control measure to it. In the course you will receive a practical format with which you can incorporate risks clearly into your project plan, so that your client can see at a glance which risks are involved and how you are managing them.
Can I also take this course in-company?
Yes. We also deliver the Writing a Project Plan course in-company, at your organisation's premises. We then tailor the content to the projects and templates that are common within your organisation. Contact us to discuss the options.
What does the Writing a Project Plan course cost?
You can find the current price at the top right of this course page, along with the schedule, location and delivery format. For in-company or bespoke courses we are happy to provide a quotation on request.
Next start: Tue 2 February 2027 in Amsterdam, also available online
Free cancellation up to four weeks before the start, so you can secure a place now.