Adaptive (Agile) Project Management
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Professional training course · PM-042
Project Closure and Handover
Many projects end without proper closure: deliverables are not fully accepted, operations are unprepared, contracts remain open and lessons are lost. Structured closure…
- 5 daysClassroom
- 15Upcoming dates
- 7Cities
- £2,850Fees from
Course overview
Why Attend
Many projects end without proper closure: deliverables are not fully accepted, operations are unprepared, contracts remain open and lessons are lost. Structured closure protects value.
This LLMI course covers closure planning, acceptance, handover to operations, documentation, contract and financial closure, releasing resources, lessons learned, benefits handover and celebrating success. Participants develop a closure plan.
Course Objectives
Plan project closure activities
Secure formal acceptance of deliverables
Hand over to operations effectively
Close contracts and finances
Capture and share lessons learned
Transfer benefits ownership
Target Audience
Project managers
Programme managers
PMO staff
Operations managers receiving projects
Contract managers
Sponsors
Course Methodology
Practical sessions
Checklists
Case studies
Workshops
Group discussions
Course outline
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1Day 1: Why Closure Matters
- Risks of poor closure
- Closure types
- Planning
- Roles
- Exercise: Closure review
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2Day 2: Acceptance and Handover
- Acceptance criteria
- Operational readiness
- Training
- Support arrangements
- Workshop: Handover plan
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3Day 3: Administrative Closure
- Documentation
- Contracts
- Finances
- Resources
- Exercise: Closure checklist
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4Day 4: Lessons Learned
- Facilitating reviews
- Capturing lessons
- Sharing
- Using lessons
- Case study: Lost lessons
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5Day 5: Benefits and Recognition
- Benefits handover
- Post-project review
- Recognition
- Celebrating
- Capstone: Project closure plan
Dates and fees
Questions
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Project Closure and Handover course?
The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.
When is the next Project Closure and Handover course?
The next public date is 16 - 20 Nov 2026 in Barcelona. There are 15 upcoming dates in total.
Where is this course held?
Upcoming sessions run in Barcelona, Istanbul, London, Amsterdam, Paris, Geneva, Munich.
How much does the course cost?
Fees start from £2,850 + VAT per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.
Do participants receive a certificate?
Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.
Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?
Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.
Course information last updated 14 November 2026.
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