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Introduction to Project Management Training

1 day - £270 + vat

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

Successful Project Management is achieved by the intelligent application of sound principles. This Project Management course is designed to teach you excellent Project Management skills. Delegates attending this Project Management training course 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. Alternatively, if you are looking for a formal qualification in Project Management, see our PRINCE2 Training page.

Project Management Course Objectives

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

Project Management Training Course Content

Project Management - Principles and Definitions

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

Project Management - Defining Responsibilities

  • Roles and Responsibilities
  • Responsibility Matrix

Project Management - Stakeholder Management

  • Stakeholder Analysis
  • Stakeholder Planning
  • Stakeholder Communication

Project Management - Managing Communications

  • Communication Plan examples Techniques

Project Management - Producing the Project Definition

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

Project Management - Managing Project Documentation

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

Project Management - 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

Project Management - Managing Project Risk

  • Techniques to identify risk
  • Creating a risk management plan

Project Management - 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

Project Management - Managing Scope

  • Defining scope
  • Process for managing scope changes
  • Managing expectations

Project Management - Managing Quality

  • What is quality?
  • Process to manage quality
  • Resolving quality issues

Project Management - Managing Project Completion

  • Phase out plan and activities
  • Phase out meeting
  • Phase out questions

Introduction to Project Management Course Recommended Reading

The Handbook of Project Management: A Practical Guide to Effective Policies and Procedures - Trevor Young - buy from amazon


A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge: 2000 - David Cleland - buy from amazon 

 

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Introduction to Project Management Training course dates

Brighton

  • 6 Sep 2010
  • 1 Dec 2010
  • 24 Jan 2011
  • 16 Mar 2011
  • 3 May 2011
  • 22 Jun 2011

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