Practical project management for managers and first time pms
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Do you need to manage a project?And do you want to deliver it on time, on budget, and to requirement?If you are new to project management – or just want a refresher, this course will give you all the basics and more.Project management has become a vital element of business life. Success for both you and your organisation will depend on good project management skills.How do you set up to succeed? This seminar shows you the practical tools, techniques and advice you need.What will I get?You will get over two and a half hours of high quality video – not just a PowerPoint with a voice over.It is based on Mike’s best selling three-hour live seminar and contains over two and a half hours of video, and a wealth of additional templates for you to download and adapt to your work. These will help you to manage your projects practically, for greater control and more success.If you want to deliver your next project on time, on budget and to specification, you can’t afford not to take this course.What people say about Mike’s live seminar…“This did what it said on the box – a great deal of practical ideas for planning and managing tasks, along with understanding of key principles for successful delivery”Andrea Duncan, PDP Co-ordinator – University of Northampton“One of the best seminars I’ve attended in the last 17 years. Enjoyable practical and useful. I would highly recommend this course”Diane Massey – DSM Legal Solicitors“If you’ve never had formal training in project management – you’ll learn a huge amount about processes and the secrets to succeeding in your projects”Paul Foxall, Senior Project Officer – Sandwell MBC“Excellent seminar. I have been on previous project management course. This one seemed very different and much better due to brilliant examples Mike gave.”Emma Oliver, Marketecture“Excellent content, clearly delivered. Really enjoyed Mike’s course and found it exceptionally useful .”Nick Osborn, Fenland RP...
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new and want-to-be project managers
project managers who have had no formal training and who want to start to formalise what you have learned on the job
beginners and also for intermediates with a few projects under your belt
managers and professionals who are starting to need to deliver projects as a part of your day-to-day responsibilities
This course will give you a great legup if you need to get involved in your first project… in any capacity
You won’t need any software or materials other than your preferred note-taking device (pen & paper, Evernote or OneNote, or anything in between. You can even use Udemy’s built-in note-taking tools (which are private to you).
If you have n experience of projects at all, that is absolutely fine. If you do have experience, bring it with you as you watch the videos. If you don’t, bring your common sense.
At the end of the course, you will be required to sit an online multiple-choice test. Your test will be assessed automatically and immediately so that you will instantly know whether you have been successful. After you have successfully passed the test, you will be able to buy an internationally recognised Accredited Certificate of Achievement from iStudy. You can however also buy a Course Completion Certificate following the course completion without sitting for the test.
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Subjects
- Risk
- Risk Management
- IT Project Management
- University
- Project
- Planning
- Project Management
- IT risk
- Team Training
- Ms PowerPoint
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Course Curriculum
Project Management Fundamentals: Know the Principles and Get it Right
What is a Project?
00:04:00
The Four Stage Project Lifecycle
00:08:00
Project Stages and Boundaries
00:08:00
One Reason why Projects go Wrong
00:05:00
Terminology used in the Project Stages
00:05:00
More on Project Gateways / Stage Gates
00:02:00
Project Definition Stage: The Vital Foundation to Your Success
Define your Project: Goals and Objectives
00:10:00
Understanding Project Scope
00:06:00
Dealing with Scope Creep
00:06:00
Project Definition: Summary
00:03:00
Project Planning Stage: Failing to Plan = Planning to Fail
The Book of the Plan
00:05:00
The Stakeholder Engagement Process
00:04:00
Stakeholder Analysis
00:06:00
Milestones are your Best Friends
00:08:00
The Work Breakdown Structure
00:08:00
The Gantt Chart
00:06:00
Tools for Creating a Gantt Chart
00:04:00
The Linear Responsibility Chart (LRC) aka The RACI Chart
00:09:00
The Risk Management Process
00:04:00
Risk Analysis
00:08:00
The Six Strategies for Managing Risks
00:09:00
The Risk Register (or Risk Log)
00:06:00
Project Delivery Stage: Don't you Love it When a Plan Comes Together!
The Four Essentials of Leading your Team
00:07:00
Project Delivery – The Three Key Cycles
00:12:00
Project Closure Stage: Deep Sigh - You're Nearly Done
Closing your Project in an Orderly Manner
00:08:00
Closing Words
00:01:00
Practical project management for managers and first time pms