Course Description
In this course you will have the opportunity to learn about the importance of the project lifecycle and how it is used to structure a project. This leads to the exploration of project management tools used to set up and manage a project, focusing on the development of a project plan, which is essential for the monitoring and control of a project.
You will consider ways to identify project outcomes and learn how to allocate resources. You will evaluate approaches to risk management, communication strategies and investigate how other disciplines such as process management can support and influence the direction of a project and where the direction of a project changes how to manage this change.
Finally, you will learn how to close a project, considering factors such evaluating outcomes, seeking feedback and identifying lessons learnt.
The session includes discussion and activities designed to help you apply the learning from this course to your own projects.
Project Delivery
Understand the role of projects in delivering organisational strategy and the factors which contribute to effective project management.
Tools and Techniques
Learn how to set up, plan, organise and manage a project and resources using relevant tools and techniques.
Types of Projects
A project is classified as easy when the relationships between tasks are basic and detailed planning or organisation are not required.
Close a project
Learn how close a project, considering factors such evaluating outcomes, seeking feedback and identifying lessons learnt.
Course Content
- Understand the role of projects in delivering organisational strategy
- Understand the factors which contribute to effective project management
- Understand project management tools and techniques
- Understand process, risk and communication management
- Understand processes for initiating, planning, managing and closing projects
Who can benefit from this course?
Aspiring Managers
For those wishing to take on projects who have already developed practical experience, but wish to develop their theoretical understanding of project management.
Project Managers
For individuals who have recently taken on responsibilities for managing projects and would like to develop their skills in this specialism.
Experienced Managers
This workshop is a valuable re-cap reminder for individuals who have previous project management experience with no formal training.
