Introduction to Project Management — A 2-Day Course

 Closed In-House Course

Course Synopsis

Effective project management skills are becoming increasingly important. Many organisations are adopting a project approach to organising work in response to the demands for continuous improvement in quality and productivity. Project management offers some methodologies along with the tools and techniques to get the work done on time and within budget.

This course provides an introduction to the concepts and practices required to define, plan, and control a project.

Anyone new to the project management role or who wishes to improve their project management techniques and skills will benefit from attending this course.

Course Objectives

Delegates will learn how to:

• Recognise when a project approach is required
• Identify and manage stakeholders to maximise the success of the project
• State the key phases in the project life cycle
• Create a project specification document
• Create the appropriate structure, organisation, roles and responsibilities
• Use a range of planning tools to create a project plan and identify the critical path
• Define the different approaches to monitoring progress
• Manage issues and change requirements using change established procedures
• Assess and manage risk
• Control the project through informed decision-making
• Minimise difficulty and delay when handing over the project
• State the importance of reviewing the project

Outline Course Contents

Establish personal objectives for the course

When is a project a project?

The role of a line manager v the role of a project manager

Project success criteria

The role of the project manager

Understanding white space

The project lifecycle

Project roles and organisational structure

Application of a group selected project subject throughout the course

Stakeholder analysis, influencing strategies and communication

Project specification (terms of reference)

Developing the project plan

Setting objectives

Project scheduling

The Gantt chart

The linear responsibility chart

Risk analysis

Monitoring strategies and reporting progress

Tool to assist making decisions

Project handover

Completion of a personal action plan