Project Management Introduction

Course

Online

£ 295 + VAT

Description

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    Online

This highly intensive one-day training course teaches delegates basic project management techniques, and is intended to familiarise delegates with common terms and tools so that they can manage projects more effectively. Target Audience Anyone with little or no knowledge of project management tools or techniques, but who has become involved with projects and needs to acquire a basic understanding in the shortest possible time.
Class sizes Maximum class size for courses is 10 delegates, which ensures that attendees get adequate time for personal attention from the instructor.   What happens on the day Dress code is smart casual.   Refreshments and a free buffet lunch will be provided, but please note that, as a training company who relies on caterers, we are unable to reliably provide for differing dietary requirements, so if you are in any doubt then please bring your own.  The timetable is as follows: 9:15: - Arrival time9:30: - Training starts11:00: - Mid-morning break1:00: - Lunch break (one hour)3:15: - Mid-afternoon break4:30: - Wrap up Note: break times can vary according to the needs of the training, and course duration for smaller class sizes can be shorter because fewer delegates have fewer questions ! What you get You get a free workbook, so you can review and revise afterwards to reinforce your knowledge. Every delegate on a Project Management Fast Track course also gets a Training Attendance Certificate.   Learning Objectives This course will benefit both you and your organisation, introducing you to important project management techniques, key terminology and current methodology. This 1 day workshop will also provide the ideal preparation for more advanced Project Management courses.

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Subjects

  • Project Management
  • Project
  • IT Project Management

Course programme

This course is a one-day training course structured into 14 modules.

Module 1

Course Overview and Learning Objectives

Module 2

Defining Projects and Project Management

Topics covered
  • What is a Project?
  • What is Project Management?
  • Who Are the Key Players?
Module 3

How Can Projects Help Me?

Topics covered
  • The Benefits of Projects
  • Case Study
Module 4

A Projects Life Cycle

Topics covered
  • The Four Phases of a Project
  • Milestones
  • Why do Projects Fail?
  • Three Ways to End a Project
Module 5

Project Goals

Topics covered
  • SMART Goals
  • Your Project�s Goals
Module 6

Using a Target Chart

Module 7

Preparing Your Project

Module 8

What Really Needs to be Done?

Topics covered
  • Identifying Tasks
  • Identifying Resources
Module 9

The Work Breakdown Structure

Topics covered
  • About Milestones
Module 10

Scheduling and Planning

Topics covered
  • Preparing a Basic Schedule
  • Float Time
  • Scheduling Checklist
  • Activity Scheduling
  • Planning Tools
  • Action Planning Worksheets
  • Milestone Charts
  • PERT
  • Along the Critical Path
  • Gantt Charts
  • The Network Diagram
  • Five Steps to Create a Network Diagram
  • The Flow Chart
Module 11

Project Risks

Topics covered
  • Types of Risks
  • Five Steps to Deal With Risks
Module 12

Execution Phase

Topics covered
  • Maintaining the Rhythm
  • The 95% Phenomenon
Module 13

Closing Out a Project

Module 14

A Personal Action Plan

Project Management Introduction

£ 295 + VAT