Understanding Project Management

Training

In London

£ 375 + VAT

Description

  • Type

    Training

  • Location

    London

  • Duration

    1 Day

This course provides delegates with a broad introduction to the concepts of project management. The course will clarify what constitutes a project and identify the core principles of project management. The contents of the course will be structured upon a generic project lifecycle, from Concept through Definition and Implementation to Handover and Closeout. It follows the APM syllabus. Suitable for: The course is suitable for those who are new to the project management role, and for which project management will be in addition to their 'business as usual' management responsibilities. In addition, the course is suitable for those involved in a project support role, and who would benefit from understanding what projects are, and the lifecycle of a project. It is a participative course, with delegates undertaking games and activities.

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Location

Start date

London
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42 New Broad Street, EC2M 1SB

Start date

On request

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Subjects

  • Management
  • Project

Course programme

Understanding Project Management


Course Overview:
This course provides delegates with a broad introduction to the concepts of project management. The course will clarify what constitutes a project and identify the core principles of project management. The contents of the course will be structured upon a generic project lifecycle, from Concept through Definition and Implementation to Handover and Closeout. It follows the APM syllabus and focuses on preparing delegates to use project management best practices back in the work environment.

Course Objectives:

  • Understand the basic principles, terminology and language of project management
  • Define a project, project management and success factors
  • Correctly identify the different roles required in a project documentation
  • Recognise the purpose and ownership of project documentation
  • Prepare for the PAPM Introductory Certificate exam

Course Content:
Understanding the project lifecycle

  • Overview of projects and the project lifecycle
  • Review of Project Management as a discipline

Concept

  • Feasibility Analysis
  • Business Case and Risks

Definition

  • Project Management Plan (PMP)
  • The Business Case and Project Strategy
  • Planning, Estimating, Scheduling and Resourcing
  • Risk Management
  • Change Control and Configuration Management strategies

Implementing

  • Design documents
  • Build and Test deliverables
  • People in projects

Closing Down

  • Sign off and acceptance criteria
  • Handover documentation
  • Lessons learned

Understanding Project Management

£ 375 + VAT