A 2-day course which introduces the concepts and approaches of project management. The basics of project management are explored in detail in the course, which touches on key elements of the approaches of the Project Management Institute, Association for Project Management and Prince2. Soft skills associated with the role of the project manager and project team member are given equal weighting in the course, which is interactive, with break-outs and exercises to facilitate learning.

Learning Objectives
To provide delegates with;
Knowledge of the project management profession and the leading methods and Institutes
A good knowledge of the key processes and techniques of project management
An opportunity to practice techniques in the key areas of defining, planning, communications and risk management
Reporting, communications and risk management skills
An understanding of the general management skills necessary, and how to apply them to project teams.

Syllabus

The course covers the following areas:
Project lifecycle
Project definition
Role & skills of the project manager
Planning the theory and the practice
Monitoring and controlling;
Stakeholders and communication
Costs and budgets
Change control
Risk, quality and Issues
Building effective teams
Tracking and reporting
Project closure and review
Personal learning

Who should attend?

The course is designed for anyone with an active interest in project management, or those new to projects or project teams.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, delegates will have:
An understanding of the principles, tools and techniques of project management.
Established the importance of team issues in the delivery of projects.
An awareness of leading methods and approaches.
Practised the techniques and skills acquired.