Description

Description

This two-day Project Management Course is one of our core programmes which helps delegates to approach and understand the topic of project management; and learn the benefits from applying a solid framework and applying project processes throughout their own projects.

The course uses a case study to bring the topic to life in order for delegates to understand the context of the various methodologies

Training Objectives

• This course will provide delegates with an understanding of project management and the fundamentals of project management.
• It will take them through the project management stages of initiating the project through to formal close.
• Delegates will learn about the importance of developing a ‘work breakdown structure’ from which flows the schedule
• the resource allocation and ultimately a more detailed pricing plan.

Course Outline

• Introduction to Project Management<br />
• • Defining “project management”<br />
• • Categorising different types of projects<br />
• • Understanding the difference between projects and programmes<
• Planning Your Project<br />
• • Planning a project<br />
• • Identifying and delivering on your priorities<br />
• • Managing stakeholders<br />
• • Developing a project management plan<br />
• • RACI Matrix<br />
• • Preventing ‘scope creep’<br />
• • Assessing the feasibility of a project<br />
• • Identifying and managing risks<
• Implementing Your Project<br />
• • Managing a project<br />
• • Setting up a project database<br />
• • Creating an effective work schedule<br />
• • Monitoring a project<br />
• • Conducting effective meetings<br />
• • Managing change<br />
• • Addressing problems<
• Project Management Techniques<br />
• • Estimating costs and budgeting<br />
• • Using critical path project management tools (WBS, Gantt chart, Project Network Diagram)<br />
• • Establishing the critical path<br />
• • Tracking project milestones<br />
• • Using the programme evaluation and review technique (PERT tool)<br />
• • Using process improvement tools (Fishbone, SIPOC)<br />
• • Managing time<br />
• • Controlling quality<
• Business and Financial Issues<br />
• • Understanding the importance of a business case<br />
• • Developing a business case<br />
• • Identifying project costs<br />
• • Calculating return on investment (ROI)<br />
• • Calculating a payback period<br />
• • Determining net present value (NPV)<
• The Project from Start to Finish<br />
• • Identifying the life cycle of a project<br />
• • Handing over a project<br />
• • Closing a project<br />
• • Reviewing a project<
• People in the Project<br />
• • Assembling your project team<br />
• • Planning resources for your project team<br />
• • Managing your project team<br />
• • Managing conflict within your team<br />
• • Communicating effectively<br />
• • Providing leadership and fostering teamwork