Course Overview

Who should attend?

The course is ideal for project managers, executive managers and project leaders.

Course Content

The course covers the following subjects:

• Project management terminology
• Key characteristics of all projects
• What makes a good project manager
• Breaking down the project into separate phases
• How to identify objectives which align with business goals
• Why defining the scope early means more chance of success later
• The importance of identifying and managing stakeholders throughout
• Creating a Work Breakdown Structure to identify and plan the work
• How to identify the roles and responsibilities of your team members
• Understanding the pitfalls of estimation and learning effective ways of estimating work
• Performing effective scheduling using Gantt charts
• Applying the critical path technique to help you deliver on time
• How to write a project plan
• How to track progress in order to keep on course
• How effective reports can make the difference to enable you to track effectively
• The best way to manage change without jeopardising your project
• Key risk management techniques to help you avoid failure
• How to improve your project management practices in future