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Introduction to Project Management Training

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This Project Management training course provides an introduction to the principles of Project Management, equipping delegates to apply these principals to real projects after the course.

Successful project management is achieved by the intelligent application of sound principles. This Project Management training course is designed to teach you excellent Project Management skills. Delegates learn the skills required to successfully implement any project, within budget and on schedule.

You can also book as part of our Project Management & MS Project Training Package.

Project Management Training Course Objectives

This training course provides an introduction to the principles of Project Management, equipping delegates to apply these principals to real projects after the course.

Project Management Training Course Content

Principles and Definitions

Key principles for PM success
What is a Project?
What is Project Management?
Terminology
The Role of the Project Manager

Defining Responsibilities

Roles and Responsibilities
Responsibility Matrix

Stakeholder Management

Stakeholder Analysis
Stakeholder Planning
Stakeholder Communication

Managing Communications

Communication Plan examples Techniques

Producing the Project Definition

Tips for writing a Project Definition
What to include
The approval process

Managing Project Documentation

Types of documentation
How to store it
How to track approvals
Naming standards

Defining the Project Work

Setting Goals and Objectives
Defining tasks and activities
Brainstorming using Mind Maps
Estimating time
Creating a work breakdown structure
Determining task dependences
Determining task constraints
Creating a Gantt Chart and Network Diagram

Managing Project Risk

Techniques to identify risk
Creating a risk management plan

Managing the Workplan

Updating the project plan
Status meetings and reports
Action items
Dealing with issues
Root cause analysis
Cause and Effect analysis
Managing the project team

Managing Scope

Defining scope
Process for managing scope changes
Managing expectations

Managing Quality

What is quality?
Process to manage quality
Resolving quality issues

Managing Project Completion

Phase out plan and activities
Phase out meeting
Phase out questions