Fundamentals of Project Management (One Day)

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Course Code: PROJECT

Duration: 1 Day

COURSE AIMS

This one-day programme gives detailed guidance and practical experience in planning, organising and controlling projects effectively, with particular emphasis on delivery of results within time, budget and quality constraints.

COURSE PRE-REQUISITES

Attendees should already have a basic understanding of the project context, as per our Introduction to Project Management course. The course includes full participation, utilising structured exercises, role-plays, discussions, and workshops.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

On completion of this course delegates will be able to:

• Use tried and tested methods to manage resources, time, and costs
• Learn how to create, mobilise, and organise an effective project team
• Scope, initiate and manage a project to a successful conclusion
• Develop essential planning techniques that focus on results
• Make full use of analytical control and reporting techniques

COURSE CONTENT

Introduction and Objectives

Review of Project management concepts

• Key elements of project management
• The project lifecycle

Project teams

• Aspects of project organisation
• Leading and developing the project team

Project definition

• Review Of process
• Managing Stakeholders
• Effective communication
• Practical exercise and review

Project planning

• Review of process, tools and techniques
• Practical exercise and review

Project Execution

• Preparing the project for execution
• Review of project monitoring and control processes
• Earned Value Management
• Project reporting
• Practical exercise and review

Action planning

Review of Programme

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