Who Should Attend?

Managers and staff called upon to manage, and contribute to, projects of any size and duration. This course is especially useful for those with no formal project management training, as it builds up the project management process from first principles.

About the Programme

This course is designed for managers and staff, from a broad spectrum of industries, involved in project work. It teaches the fundamentals of managing any project. Delegates will learn how to manage and coordinate projects. In the current fast moving business environment, crisp project controls are essential if expensive blunders are to be avoided. Learn the techniques and procedures that reduce risk, cut down on stress, and utilise the strengths of others. You will also come to appreciate and understand the importance of people as a key resource in project management.

Course Objectives

• To identify the key activities that must be managed to ensure project success
• To understand all the steps involved in developing a new project, from beginning to end
• To identify and understand the importance of key people in every project
• To learn and develop the skills to create a complete project planning document
• To learn how to establish project deadlines and use time management techniques
• To learn and develop the skills associated with project quality management
• To know the processes required to accomplish timely completion of a project
• To identify, assess, and control risk, throughout your projects
• To introduce the key concepts and techniques needed to manage a project budget
• To identify the key activities and components of successful project progress meetings
• To understand the main requirements to lead a project team effectively
• To introduce the essential skills needed to communicate effectively

What You Will Gain

• A number of techniques for completing quality projects on time, within the estimated budget, and delivering promised performance
• The communication skills necessary to get support and 'buy-in' for the project
• Recognise the power of planning as a mechanism for achieving key results
• Understand the dynamics of project team motivation and how to influence others

Programme Contents

DAY ONE
• What Is A Project?
• What Is Project Management?
• Project Stakeholders
• Project Success Factors
• Stages Of A Project
• The Project Charter
• Project Purpose
• Setting Objectives
• Feasibility & Cost-Benefits
• Assessing Constraints
• Identifying Project Risks
• Project Sign Off

DAY TWO
• Project Planning
• Listing Activities: Work Break Down Structures
• Committing Resources
• Project Time Management
  > Calendar View
  > Gantt Chart
  > Critical Path
• Project Execution
• Project Quality Management
• Project Cost Management
• Project Risk Management
• Project Control Management
• Project Close-Down
• Introduction To Computer-Based Project Tools

DAY THREE
• Project Manager Essentials
• Managing People & Project Leadership
• Motivating The Project Team
• Personal Time & Stress Management
• Managing Project Meetings
• Conflict Management Basics In Projects
• Negotiating Basics In Projects
• Assessing Your Project Management Skills

3 Days - Non-Residential

Delegate spaces available on the following course dates: