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The terminology and principles used throughout this course are designed to reflect the current syllabus for APMP qualification. Is it right for me? Suitable for individuals who are: New to the role of project manager and/or lack any formal training in the discipline of project management. Looking to adopt a project approach to managing work or are setting up a Project Support Office. On the first steps of achieving APMP accreditation. What will I learn? By the end of this course you will be able to: Recognise when it is appropriate to adopt a ‘project’ approach to managing the workload. Apply a simple lifecycle to a project to break it into easy to manage stages. Clearly define the purpose of the project to avoid any ambiguity or unrealistic expectations being set. Confidently plan, organise and document a project by using tools that add value to the management process. Identify and manage risks proactively to minimise the impact of any deviations from the original plan. Become more effective in monitoring and controlling by working in a competent and logical manner. Understand what lessons can be learnt from managing work using a project approach. What will it cover? What is a Project? Defining what we mean by project working and how it differs from the day job Understanding the role of the project manager and other key stakeholders Determining a structured approach to managing projects - the project life cycle Understanding why projects fail - what to watch out for Defining a Project How to clearly define a project Setting and agreeing objectives, scope and constraints Understanding what questions to ask Planning a Project Exploring the basic planning tools and techniques used in planning a project including Gantt Charts and Critical Path Analysis What documentation and data display methods are available to the project manager? How to make time and cost estimates more credible and realistic Simple risk management tools and techniques available to avoid surprises Implementing a Project How to monitor, track and control activities What impact will changes have on the project? Determine corrective actions to ensure the project remains on track How to communicate the status of a project more effectively Closing and Reviewing a Project Measuring what actually happened against the plan Learning lessons - both positive and negative Closing down and moving on Further courses to consider Advancing Your Project Management Skills Project Management for the APMP Examination Testimonial Maria Contreras, Senior Web Designer Harcourt Education The course benefited me as soon as I finished it, demystifying many of the terms and structures that are involved in delivering a project well. I now plan everything I do and use the communication strategies as we were taught. Work has taken a much more professional direction.

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