A short introduction to the world of Project Management
Delegates will learn an approach to project management and some of its key terminology that is not tied to a specific methodology but contains many elements of best practice. A series of exercises will allow learning to be reinforced.Book a Private Event
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Who is this course for
Anyone who wishes to understand the principles of project management. Project team members and project stakeholders would benefit.
Purpose of the course
A one-day course that both explains the principles of project management and allows delegates to apply the theory through exercises.
You will learn how to
- Distinguish between project roles
- Carry out stakeholder engagement
- Undertake risk management
- Carry out project monitoring
Benefits for you as an individual
Delegates will feel better equipped to take a role in a project and understand the terminology associated with the discipline
Benefits for your organisation
Delegates will attain an understanding of the key points of project management
What is Project Management?
- Projects and Business as usual
- Aspects of project management
- Benefits of delivering a change using a project
Project Roles & Responsibilities
- Sponsor (Executive), Senior User and Senior Supplier
- Project Manager
- Project Office
Project Lifecycles
- Concept
- Definition
- Implementation
- Handover and Closeout
Business Case
- Typical contents
- Use of a Business Case
- Business Case and the life cycle
Stakeholder Engagement
- Identifying Stakeholders and their interest areas
- Communications Plan
Planning: Scope Management, Estimating and Scheduling
- Estimating methods
- Scoping a project
- Gantt Chart
Success Criteria
- Establishing success criteria
Risk Management
- Identifying and assessing risks
- Risk responses
Issues
- Types of issue
- Issue register
Monitoring and Controlling a Project
- Reports
- Exception/Tolerances
Handover and Closeout
- Acceptance/Testing
- Reports
- Lessons
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