Introduction to Project Management

Course Overview

Whether embarking on a career path in Project Management or becoming involved in ad-hoc changes and situations, there is an increasing need to develop a systematic and purposeful project-based approach.

This course provides a practical framework for all levels of delegates to assess and understand the project management approach to these varying business situations.

The content is delivered in a business-oriented way giving you the chance to evaluate the purpose and process elements to your projects and then to develop action strategies to improve both the planning and implementation elements which need to be actioned.

During the day you will be discussing and using very practical tools to assess and discuss processes and elements, which make for positive and acceptable project management actions in relation to your situations.

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Timetable

09:30 - 09:45 Coffee and Introductions
09:45 - 10:15 Types of project and the role of the project Manager
10:15 - 10:45 The 4 Key phases of a Project
10:45 - 11:00 Phase 1 : Defining the Project objectives and scope
11:00 - 11:15 Coffee
11:15 - 12:30 Phase 2 : Planning the key stages, tasks and responsibilities
12:30 - 13:15 Lunch
13:15 – 14:15 Phase 3 : Assessing the risks and controlling the project
14:15 - 15:00 Phase 4 : Reviewing and completing the hand-over
15:00 - 15:15 Coffee
15:15 – 15:45 The people element in Projects
15:45 – 16:15 Review of key success factors in Project Management
16:15 – 16:30 Action plans and course close

Testimonials

A useful course, thank-you. I particularly found the practical sessions useful.

Suzanne Willis, Institution of Civil Engineers

Very useful training which has provided me with lots of useful knowledge on how to better manage projects.

Jodie McGarry, Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems (SHAAP) - Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh

A brilliant trainer and course, thank you so much. I'm really looking forward to sitting down, running through my notes and working out my next steps for my next project :)

Tania Kabbani, Friends of the Earth

Karen was fantastic. Didn't hesitate in any of her advice or discussions. Really gave some great direction.

Anna Cook, Yealand Fund Services Ltd

Excellent Course. Well delivered and would highly recommend.

Simon Taylor, Kudos Blends Ltd

Very interesting and inspiring training.

Francisco Pombal, Brindisa Ltd

Was fantastic course with very useful information and has given me a new look on how I manage my projects.

Samuel Lowe, Wayland Games Ltd

Attended virtual course:

Ken delivered the course in an engaging and friendly manner which encouraged participants to contribute well throughout.

Emma Forde, Black Country Consortium Limited

Excellent course and delivery, really learnt a lot and highly enjoyable.

Michelle Dobson-Jones, One Broker Ltd

Benefits

The ability to develop a systematic approach to projects of all types
An improved understanding and application of project management tools and techniques
Methods of developing action plans for the key areas of a project
An increase in confidence in leading and successfully managing a project