Introduction to Project Management

Short course

In Colchester

£ 525 VAT exempt

Description

  • Type

    Short course

  • Level

    Intermediate

  • Location

    Colchester

  • Class hours

    7h

  • Duration

    3 Weeks

This in-depth three-day training course aims to:
To provide an introduction to the theory and practise of project management
To provide an understanding of the project planning process
To enable participants to use project planning tools and techniques
To provide an understanding of project budgeting
To appreciate risk analysis and management
To understand why projects fail

Facilities

Location

Start date

Colchester (Essex)
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University Of Essex, CO4 3SQ

Start date

On request

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Subjects

  • Management
  • Project
  • Project Management
  • Project planning
  • Project budgeting
  • Risk Analysis
  • Project failure

Teachers and trainers (1)

Ian  Glenister

Ian Glenister

Trainer

holds a number of directorships and currently works as a business consultant, management coach and training specialist. He has a number of years’ experience designing and delivering executive development and training programmes both in the public and private sector and has an intimate understanding of the needs of the managing director/owner. Ian has a host of professional qualifications to support his credentials and has been recognised as a Subject Matter Expert in his field of expertise.

Course programme

ost any human activity that involves carrying out a non-repetitive task can be a project. We all practise project management, but there is a big difference between carrying out a very simple project involving one or two people and one that involves a complex mix of people, organisations and tasks. This course is a general introduction to project management. It examines the role of the project manager, the structure of a project and the project team, the project planning process, how to set project aims and objectives, budgeting, risk analysis and how to employ a variety of useful project planning tools.
The course will include:

  • What is Project Management? Overview of project management structure, terminology and principles.
  • Consideration of project management techniques used in daily life.
  • Project Management in the Workplace: Consideration of the use of project management in the workplace, project initiation, basic project planning and execution processes, and common tools used to evaluate progress.
  • Why do Projects Fail? Investigation of why 70% of projects fail to achieve their objectives and how this can be overcome.
  • Project Management in practise: Construction of a project plan, identifying appropriate milestones, an appropriate budget, and consideration of effective project review.
  • Risk analysis and management: Consideration of some of the basic tools and techniques of risk assessment and management

By the end of the course it is expected that participants will:

  • Understand basic project management terminology, methodology and the role of project manager
  • Understand the fundamentals of Gantt charts, Critical Path Analysis & PERT
  • Understand how to produce a project plan with effective budgeting
  • Appreciate why projects fail and how failure can be avoided
  • Appreciate the effect of Project Management on third parties

Introduction to Project Management

£ 525 VAT exempt