Further Details
Is it right for me?
Suitable for support staff that are new to the management of projects or who have had no formal training and want to have a formal grounding in project management. This course is not suitable for delegates already proficient in the use of standard project planning techniques.
What will I learn?
By the end of this course you will be able to:
Clearly define what constitutes a project.
Plan, organise and document a project in a logical manner.
Use appropriate tools and documents in order to plan the project effectively and to minimise risk.
Demonstrate knowledge of delegation, time management, decision making and communication skills essential to effective project implementation.
Review and learn from strengths and weaknesses identified on completion of a project.
Influence people and negotiate solutions to problems which arise during your projects.
Pre-course Activity
Please bring examples of paperwork used in your project processes. This course requires the completion of a pre-course questionnaire in order that we can ensure that the course focuses on your key issues and needs.
What will it cover?
What is a Project?
Defining what we mean by project working
Special features of projects
The role of the project manager - and others
Skills of the project manager
Effective team working within the project
Providing good internal customer service
The Project Life Cycle
A four-stage approach to managing projects
Preparing and outlining the project
Setting and agreeing objectives, scope and constraints
Project Planning
Basic planning tools and techniques
Communication
Monitoring and controlling activities
Documentation standards and data display methods
Implementing the Project
Keeping activities on track
Planning and contributing to effective meetings
Making effective decisions
Dealing with requests for change
Negotiating for what you want
Reviewing the Project
Measuring what actually happened against the plan
Learning lessons - both positive and negative
The importance of providing feedback
Closing down and moving on
Practical Exercises
You will carry out practical exercises during the course to gain useful experience of the project management process and related skills. You will be able to apply these skills in your workplace.
Personal Development
Formulating an action plan
Further courses to consider
The Essentials of Project Management including Microsoft Project
The APM Introductory Certificate in Project Management
Testimonial
Nicola Wicks, Project Co-ordinator
Lucent Technologies
It was one of the best courses I have attended. It went at everybody's pace. I learnt a lot from this and have taken it back to the workplace.
Guide price
£879 + vat |
