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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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