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A short introduction to the world of Project Management
Descriptions
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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