Project Governance for Sponsors and Steering Committees (PM-036) Training Course

Project Governance for Sponsors and Steering Committees

Project sponsors and steering committees play a decisive role in project success, yet many are unclear about their responsibilities. Effective governance provides…

5 daysClassroom or online

13Upcoming dates

7Cities

£2,250Fees from

Course overview

Why Attend

Project sponsors and steering committees play a decisive role in project success, yet many are unclear about their responsibilities. Effective governance provides direction, decisions and support at the right time.

This LLMI course covers governance structures, sponsor accountabilities, steering committee roles, decision-making, stage gates, reading project reports, intervening in troubled projects and benefits ownership. Participants practise steering committee decisions.

Course Objectives

Explain project governance structures

Fulfil the role of project sponsor

Run effective steering committees

Make timely stage-gate decisions

Interpret project reports and challenge assumptions

Own benefits and support project teams

Target Audience

Project sponsors

Steering committee members

Senior executives

Programme directors

PMO leaders

Business owners

Course Methodology

Executive discussions

Steering committee simulations

Case studies

Report review exercises

Action planning

Course outline

1Day 1: Project Governance

Why governance matters
Structures
Roles
Common failures
Exercise: Governance review

2Day 2: The Sponsor Role

Sponsor accountabilities
Business case ownership
Relationship with project manager
Time commitment
Workshop: Sponsor charter

3Day 3: Steering Committees

Terms of reference
Meeting design
Decision-making
Escalations
Simulation: Steering committee

4Day 4: Reading Reports

Status reports
Warning signs
Asking questions
Assurance
Case study: Missed warning signs

5Day 5: Benefits and Intervention

Benefits ownership
Intervening
Stopping projects
Lessons
Capstone: Governance improvement plan

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Project Governance for Sponsors and Steering Committees course?

The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.

When is the next Project Governance for Sponsors and Steering Committees course?

The next public date is 14 - 18 Dec 2026 in Amsterdam. There are 13 upcoming dates in total.

Where is this course held?

Upcoming sessions run in Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Rome, Kuala Lumpur, Barcelona, London, Munich.

Can I take Project Governance for Sponsors and Steering Committees 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 £2,250 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.

Project Governance for Sponsors and Steering Committees

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