Setting Up Projects For Success
Course
Online
Description
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Type
Course
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Methodology
Online
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. Target Audience 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. Class sizes Maximum class size for Setting Up Projects For Success courses is 8 delegates, which ensures that attendees get adequate time for personal attention from the instructor. At some of our centres, the maximum class size is 10 delegates. What happens on the day If you are coming to our centre, 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 gets a Training Attendance Certificate. Learning Objectives At the end of the day, delegates will be able to: Understand what is meant by a projectUnderstand what project management meansIdentify benefits of projectsIdentify the phases of a...
About this course
No previous knowledge of project management is required
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Subjects
- Project Management
- Project
- IT Project Management
- Benefits
Course programme
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: The Role of a Project Manager
Topics covered:
- The Role of a Project Manager
MODULE 4: Eight Aspects of a Project
Topics covered:
- Eight Aspects of a Project
MODULE 5: How Can Projects Help Me?
Topics covered:
- The Benefits of Projects
- Case Study
MODULE 6: A Project's Life Cycle
Topics covered:
- The Four Phases of a Project
- Milestones
- Why do Projects Fail?
- Three Ways to End a Project
MODULE 7: Selling a Project
Topics covered:
- Tom Peters
- The Priority Matrix
MODULE 8: Creating a Vision
MODULE 9: Project Goals
Topics covered:
- SMART Goals
- Your Project's Goals
MODULE 10: Using a Target Chart
Topics covered:
- Using a Target Chart
MODULE 11: Preparing Your Project
Topics covered:
- Preparing Your Project
MODULE 12: Laying out the Project
Topics covered:
- 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
MODULE 13: Your Personal Action Plan
Setting Up Projects For Success