Project Management Introduction

The new Project Manager
Project Management isn't just for construction engineers and military logistics experts any more. Today, in addition to the regular duties of your job, you are often expected to take on extra assignments - and to get that additional job done well, under budget, and on time.
Whether you are a full time Project Manager, or have part of your job that requires the effective completion of projects, you need Project Management skills.
Course Aims
This intensive one-day training course teaches delegates basic project management techniques, and is intended to familiarise delegates with the most common terms and the most current thinking about projects. It will also provide the basic knowledge required to attend more advanced project management courses.
Who Should Attend?
This one day workshop is targeted at people who have little or no knowledge of project management tools or techniques, but have become involved with projects. They may be new or intended Project Managers, project administrators or support staff, who need to acquire a basic understanding in the shortest possible time.
Course Outline: Project Management Introduction
Course Overview and Learning Objectives

Defining Projects and Project Management
· What is a Project? · What is Project Management? · Who are the Key Players?
The Role of a Project Manager
· The Role of a Project Manager
Eight Aspects of a Project
· Eight Aspects of a Project
How Can Projects Help Me?
· The Benefits of Projects · Case Study
A Project's Life Cycle
· The Four Phases of a Project · Milestones · Why do Projects Fail? · Three Ways to End a Project
Selling a Project
· Tom Peters · The Priority Matrix
Creating a Vision

Project Goals
· SMART Goals · Your Project's Goals
Using a Target Chart
· Using a Target Chart
Preparing Your Project
· Preparing Your Project
Laying out the Project
· The SOW · The Purpose Statement · The Scope Statement · The Project Deliverables · The Goals and Objectives · SWOT Analysis · Cost and Schedule Estimates · List of Stakeholders · The Chain of Command · Assumptions and Agreements · The Communication Plan · Individual SOW · Project Planning Worksheet
A Personal Action Plan

Learning Objectives
At the end of the day, delegates will be able to:

Understand what is meant by a project

Understand what project management means

Identify benefits of projects

Identify the phases of a project's life cycle

Enhance your ability to sell ideas and make presentations

Prioritise projects

Begin conceptualising your project, including goals and vision statements

Use a target chart and other planning tools

Complete a Statement of Work