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
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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
Delegates will thoroughly understand the
fundamentals of project management.
Each delegate will learn the basic nature of
projects and the way that he/she can set goals that drive them
towards successful achievement. The course follows by teaching the
use of key tools that will make each delegate even more effective
in getting results.
By the end of the course delegates will have a
worked on their own projects and developed a plan for
implementation.
Course Dates
- Mon 25 Jun 2012
- Manchester, UK
GBP 875.00 per person
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