An Introduction to Effective Project Management - Somerset

Training

In Taunton

£ 449 + VAT

Description

  • Type

    Training

  • Level

    Beginner

  • Location

    Taunton

  • 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

Facilities

Location

Start date

Taunton (Somerset)
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Taunton Conference Centre, TA1 5AX

Start date

On request

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

Delivered by Hemsley Fraser for Course Boss members - Save £500. This highly practical introductory course provides you with all the essential skills, tools and techniques that you'll need to support you in your project management role. The course concentrates on the practical techniques that you can apply directly to the workplace. This course is focused on exploring the fundamental principles of successful project management and incorporates a number of easy to apply, effective tools and techniques that, when applied in the workplace, will allow the attendees to become more confident and competent in managing a project. The terminology and principles used throughout this course are designed to reflect the current syllabus for the APMP qualification. What will it cover? What is a Project?
• 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

£ 449 + VAT