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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 or online
  • 15Upcoming dates
  • 7Cities
  • £2,750Fees from
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Project Closure and Handover
Next classroom session Barcelona 16 - 20 Nov 2026 · £3,850 Next in London London 21 - 25 Dec 2026 · £2,750

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

  1. 1Day 1: Why Closure Matters
    • Risks of poor closure
    • Closure types
    • Planning
    • Roles
    • Exercise: Closure review
  2. 2Day 2: Acceptance and Handover
    • Acceptance criteria
    • Operational readiness
    • Training
    • Support arrangements
    • Workshop: Handover plan
  3. 3Day 3: Administrative Closure
    • Documentation
    • Contracts
    • Finances
    • Resources
    • Exercise: Closure checklist
  4. 4Day 4: Lessons Learned
    • Facilitating reviews
    • Capturing lessons
    • Sharing
    • Using lessons
    • Case study: Lost lessons
  5. 5Day 5: Benefits and Recognition
    • Benefits handover
    • Post-project review
    • Recognition
    • Celebrating
    • Capstone: Project closure plan

Schedule

Dates and fees

15 upcoming dates in 7 cities. Fees are per delegate; bring colleagues and every seat is discounted. Every date can also be joined live online for £1,280.

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November 2026
16NOV 16 - 20 Nov 2026Mon to Fri · 5 daysNext session
Spain flag BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
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December 2026
7DEC 7 - 11 Dec 2026Mon to Fri · 5 days
Turkey flag IstanbulTurkey · Classroom
£2,850per delegate2+ people: £2,280 each
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21DEC 21 - 25 Dec 2026Mon to Fri · 5 daysOur home city
United Kingdom flag LondonUnited Kingdom · Classroom
£2,750per delegate2+ people: £2,200 each
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January 2027
18JAN 18 - 22 Jan 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Spain flag BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
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February 2027
15FEB 15 - 19 Feb 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Turkey flag IstanbulTurkey · Classroom
£2,850per delegate2+ people: £2,280 each
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March 2027
15MAR 15 - 19 Mar 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Netherlands flag AmsterdamNetherlands · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
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April 2027
19APR 19 - 23 Apr 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
France flag ParisFrance · Classroom
£3,250per delegate2+ people: £2,600 each
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May 2027
17MAY 17 - 21 May 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Spain flag BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
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June 2027
21JUN 21 - 25 Jun 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Switzerland flag GenevaSwitzerland · Classroom
£5,250per delegate2+ people: £4,200 each
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July 2027
19JUL 19 - 23 Jul 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Germany flag MunichGermany · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
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August 2027
16AUG 16 - 20 Aug 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Netherlands flag AmsterdamNetherlands · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
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September 2027
20SEP 20 - 24 Sep 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Turkey flag IstanbulTurkey · Classroom
£2,850per delegate2+ people: £2,280 each
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October 2027
18OCT 18 - 22 Oct 2027Mon to Fri · 5 daysOur home city
United Kingdom flag LondonUnited Kingdom · Classroom
£2,750per delegate2+ people: £2,200 each
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November 2027
15NOV 15 - 19 Nov 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Spain flag BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
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December 2027
20DEC 20 - 24 Dec 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Turkey flag IstanbulTurkey · Classroom
£2,850per delegate2+ people: £2,280 each
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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.

Can I take Project Closure and Handover online?

Yes. Every date can also be joined live online in a virtual classroom with the trainer, for £1,280 per participant. Choose "Live online" in the dates table when you register.

How much does the course cost?

Fees start from £2,750 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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