Project Management Fundamentals

Much of what we undertake in modern business is about achieving objectives on time, within cost and to an acceptable level of quality. The most effective project managers have a thorough understanding of how they deliver results on time whilst under pressure from all sides.

The basics of this are the same whether the project manager is managing his own activity or the tasks of others. A basic level of project management skill is essential to anyone required to complete complex tasks on time with limited resources.

Duration

2 days

Who Should Attend

This course is suited to staff who are required to deliver defined results within budget and time. It is particularly appropriate to inexperienced supervisors and managers but may also be useful for IT staff in charge of delivering functional systems.

Course Content

The course includes the following range of topics:

• The Nature of Projects - Delegates will gain an understanding of the important project components and the relationships between them
• • The concept of Cost, Time, and Quality is fundamental to this session
  • The importance of understanding the project objectives, critical success factors, and risks will also be addressed

• Objective Setting - Delegates will learn to form clear objectives towards which to work.
• • A common problem in projects is losing sight of objectives. Delegates will learn how to form and retain clear outcomes for their project work.
  • The identification and management of Risk is also included in this section; this has a major impact on whether outcomes can realistically be achieved.

• Planning - Delegates will learn how to estimate and manage their own and others time.
• • Understanding the purpose and effective use of simple but effective project management tools will be learnt.
  • Individual time management will also be included.

• Progress and Keeping to Plan - Delegates will learn how to ensure project objectives are achieved on time.
• • Basic techniques and tools for progress monitoring and delay avoidance will be taught in this session.

• Team Work - Delegates will learn how to work with others to achieve project objectives.
• • Projects are not an isolated activity; they are integrated into the fabric of any organisation. Understanding how to work with and influence others is fundamental in project work, whether as a leader or as a problem solver

Learning Outcomes

 

Course Dates

This course is available on demand as a public or private event
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