On February 11, 2026, a module training titled “What Is a Project?” was organized at Mingachevir State University by the Department of Science and Innovations.
The training was delivered by university lecturer Rasim Hashimov and attended by a group of MSU staff members, particularly faculty interested in project writing and project management in the academic field.
During the session, participants were provided with detailed information on the essence of the project concept, the meaning of the term “projectus,” the classification of projects (by scale, duration, structure, type, and location), as well as the main stages of the project life cycle — initiation, concept development, implementation, monitoring, and closure.
Special emphasis was placed on internal and external environmental factors influencing projects (political, economic, socio-cultural, scientific-technological, legal, and environmental factors), as well as the key project constraints — the balance between time, budget, and scope.
One of the core components of the training focused on the preparation of a Project Charter. Participants were introduced to its main sections, including:
- Initial justification and business needs
- Stakeholder identification
- Project goals and objectives (based on the SMART principle)
- Scope definition
- Preliminary timeline and key milestones
- Initial budget
- Project team structure
- General risks and success criteria
In addition, practical explanations were provided on the main project management process groups — initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and control, and closure. Topics such as risk management, development of a communication plan, resource allocation, and stakeholder engagement mechanisms were also discussed.
The training continued in an interactive discussion and brainstorming format. At the end of the session, participants were assigned a task to prepare a Project Charter, with presentations scheduled for discussion at the next meeting.
It should be noted that this module training is part of a series of systematic initiatives aimed at fostering a project culture among university staff and strengthening research and grant activities at MSU.