Project Management 1 Day Course

Overview

If project management makes up a significant part of your role, this 1 day Project Management Course will teach you everything you need to know about setting up and managing a successful project. We invite you to work on a current project during the course, if you can. You can test new techniques and methodologies to plan and schedule, as well as overcome any issues you may be facing.

Objectives

This one-day course in Project Management will give you the tools you need to feel more confident in delivering successful projects. By the end of the day, you’ll:

• Understand the basic techniques that underpin successful projects
• Be aware of your own personal strengths
• Understand which areas you need to focus on improving
• Know how planning plays a key role in project management
• Be able to plan, deliver and evaluate a project
• Have the opportunity to work on a live project during the training

Agenda

On this skills training course, we’re going back to the very beginning. Starting with the definition of a project, we’ll look at pre-project research, common terminology, who’s in the team, their roles, and how to communicate with everyone effectively. Then, we’ll take you through the process, step by step, covering:

• Project management techniques
• What makes a successful project?
• Why good communication is important
• Common challenges you might face
• Planning – objectives, desired outcomes and identifying customer needs
• Limitations – resources and timescales
• Risk analysis, budgets and building a team
• Delivery – create a detailed work schedule
• Gantt charts and Critical Path Analysis
• Evaluation – reporting, contingencies and handing over

Assessment

There’s no formal assessment for this course. However, you’ll receive a Certificate of Attendance for your records.

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