Project Management Essentials

DESCRIPTION

As well as providing attendees with a thorough understanding of project characteristics, principles and key processes (by phase), this course also examines the barriers to great project planning and execution, and equips the participants with a simple methodology – to set clear objectives, to identify tasks, to allocate responsibility and resources and to set up appropriate project performance measurements and communications plans.

TARGET AUDIENCE

All employees of an organisation who engage in projects and who would benefit from having a detailed understanding of how projects are best planned, executed, monitored and controlled to ensure a successful outcome.

PREREQUISITES

None.

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

On completion of this course, participants will have a detailed understanding of how projects are best planned, executed, monitored and controlled; thus ensuring a successful outcome for the project.

COURSE CONTENT

  • Project Management Introduction
    • Project Management Principles
    • Project Methodology
    • Project Life Cycle
  • Project Management Execution
    • What does good execution look like?
    • Project Management Phases
    • Project Management Deliverables
    • Completing a Project Charter
  • Project Governance
    • Project Roles
    • RASCI model
  • Project Management Planning (PMP)
    • What should a PMP contain?
    • Work Breakdown Structures
    • Time Management & Schedule Development
  • Monitoring & Controlling Projects
    • Managing Risks and Issues
    • How to Manage Project Change
    • Change Management Templates
  • Project Reporting & Control
    • Effective Progress Meetings
    • Effective team structures; assigning responsibilities
    • Status Reports
  • Project Close-Out
    • What is involved in Project Close?
    • Post Implementation Review
  • Summary and Review of Day

OUR APPROACH TO TRAINING

We use a variety of delivery methodologies and believe a blended learning approach leads to the participants retaining the knowledge learnt through the learning event.

METHOD

  • Classroom
  • Live Webinar
  • E-Learning
  • One-to-one sessions and coaching
  • Workshops and Clinics

CONTENT

  • Focus on specific topics relevant to your immediate needs.
  • Mixing topics.
  • Incorporate real company data
  • Design a schedule that suits you and your team
  • Creating the optimum learning environment

LOCATION

  • Attend in our Training Centre
  • We can deliver the programme onsite at your training facilities
  • Choose a location of your choice