# The Megaproject Rescue: Saving a Capital Project That Is Over Budget and Behind Schedule

> For chief executives, sponsors, directors and project leaders in African infrastructure. Establish the true position, put governance and change control in…

- Provider: BrandsClass Executive Academy (a Brands Nexus Network Limited company)
- Format: online lessons, then a live virtual boardroom simulation with AI board members, scored against a published rubric
- Duration: about 240 minutes (9 lessons)
- Access: 365 days from the day you start
- Price: ₦300,000 (NGN)
- Certificate: a certificate that anyone can verify online. It is not a regulated or accredited qualification.
- Level: Boardroom
- Who it is for: Chief executives, project sponsors, directors, CFOs and project leaders in African infrastructure, energy, mining and industry.
- Page: https://brandsclass.com/courses/the-megaproject-rescue-saving-a-capital-project-that-is-over-budget-and-behind-schedule/
- Last updated: 2026-10-20

## What you will learn

- Recognise why megaprojects fail and spot the warning signs early
- Commission an independent review and establish cost to complete and a realistic schedule
- Put one accountable sponsor, decision rights and change control in place
- Reset contractor relationships and handle claims fairly
- Fund the gap honestly and keep lenders and development finance as partners
- Protect safety, quality, communities and social licence under pressure
- Decide among continuing, re-scoping, phasing or stopping, on evidence

## Lessons

1. Why megaprojects fail
2. Establish the real position
3. Governance and decision rights
4. Contractors and claims
5. Funding, lenders and covenants
6. Risk, safety and quality under pressure
7. Communities, government and the public
8. Reset the plan and decide
9. Delivering and learning

## How to enrol

Open https://brandsclass.com/courses/the-megaproject-rescue-saving-a-capital-project-that-is-over-budget-and-behind-schedule/ to create a free account and buy a seat.