An introduction to a Project Management Course that aims to provide the knowledge required to work effectively within a project team and/or manage projects. This course suits beginners and people working on projects looking to gain from a practical projects skills workshop.
Course Format
Virtual Classroom format workshop, with a high level of interactive and practical exercises to create confidence when applying in the workplace.
Introduction to Project Management Course
Course Content
Day One
- An overview of key project management models and their associated terminologies
- What is Project Management
- The Project Lifecycle model
- Planning a project and the associated models
- The optimal mix of soft skills required by a Project Manager
- Stakeholder Management
- Skills and experience of a good PM
- The Project Team
- Managing time and the constraints of Project Management
- Case studies of real-life project situations and how to deal with them.
Day Two
- A brief overview of PRINCE2, AGILE and Six Sigma
- An overview of Project Management IT software
- Closing off and Post completion of audit
- Controlling and Executing a Project
- Defining and researching the project, SWOT, Cost Benefit Analysis and Objectives.
- Using Gantt Charts, Critical Path Analysis and other methods to present project progress, monitor and control.
- In-depth review of Project Lifecycle
- Risk Management
- Project constraints
Course Format
Virtual Classroom format workshop, with a high level of interactive tuition and practical exercises to create confidence when applying in the workplace. This booking is possible for groups of up to 12 people.
Dates and Duration
The Course will be held in our live online virtual workshop from 10:00 to 16:30 over two days. Please confirm the course date with our team. You can do so before/after booking.
Bookings
You can book your place on the course via credit/debit card on this page, or you can request an Invoice. If you would like to book via Invoice, don’t hesitate to contact our team.
Classroom Training
We can offer this course in a live classroom environment at the client’s chosen venue. Please confirm the date and price, which will vary depending on your location.
Who is this course for?
Anyone who is either looking to work in Projects or is currently looking to work in Projects. The course is ideal for people with Beginner to Intermediate knowledge and experience in Project work.
Course Outcomes
- Learn the project terminologies.
- An overview of key Project Management Models (including the Project Lifecycle, PRINCE 2, 7S Model, 6C Model and more).
- A good understanding of pressures and constraints that impact Project Management and how to cope with these aspects of the industry.
- The importance of planning control and appropriate soft skills will be demonstrated throughout the course.
- A good understanding of methods of planning
- Practical exercises on planning and feasibility analyses.
- The mix of technical skills, project-specific knowledge, and people skills training will leave participants far more confident and job-ready in the future.
CPD Certification on successful completion
The CPD qualification (Continuing Professional Development) is a form of accredited training required by many professional bodies such as solicitors, barristers, accountants and many more.
Not only are CPD Courses well respected and known across the globe, they are often required for specific industries. A CPD-accredited course on your CV is likely to benefit your job prospects greatly.
