An Introduction to Effective Project Management - Somerset
Training
In Taunton
Description
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Type
Training
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Level
Beginner
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Location
Taunton
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Duration
2 Days
By the end of this course you will be able to: Recognise when it is appropriate to adopt a 'project' approach to managing the workload. Apply a simple life cycle to a project to break it into easy to manage stages. Clearly define the purpose of the project to avoid any ambiguity or unrealistic expectations being set. Confidently plan, organise and document a project by using tools that add value to the management process. Identify and manage risks proactively to minimise the impact of any deviations from the original plan. Become more effective in monitoring and controlling by wo. Suitable for: Suitable for individuals who are: New to the role of project manager and/or lack any formal training in the discipline of project management. Looking to adopt a project approach to managing work or are setting up a Project Support Office. On the first steps of achieving APMP accreditation
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About this course
New to the role of project manager and/or lack any formal training in the discipline of project management.
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Subjects
- Project Management
Course programme
• Defining what we mean by project working and how it differs from the day job
• Determining a structured approach to managing projects - the project life cycle
• Understanding why projects fail - what to watch out for Defining a Project
• Understanding the role of the project manager and other key stakeholders
• Appreciate the importance of team working within the project
• How to clearly define a project
• Setting and agreeing objectives, scope and constraints
• Understanding what questions to ask
• Recognising the need for project governance
• Simple risk management tools and techniques available to avoid surprises Planning a Project
• Exploring the basic planning tools and techniques used in planning a project including Gantt Charts and Critical Path Analysis
• Determine the key project documentation and data display methods used on a project
• Simple risk management tools and techniques available to avoid surprises
• How to make time and cost estimates more credible and realistic
• How to plan to deliver quality
• Recognise the need for version control in a project Implementing a Project
• How to monitor, track and control activities
• What impact will changes have on the project?
• Determine corrective actions to ensure the project remains on track
• How to communicate the status of a project more effectively Closing and Reviewing a Project
• Understanding the need for a controlled close to a project
• Measuring what actually happened against the plan
• Learning lessons - both positive and negative
• Closing down and moving on
An Introduction to Effective Project Management - Somerset