Why book this course?

Whether you're conducting projects in-house or for clients, good organisation is key. A mismanaged project can take longer than it needs to, consuming resources and generating discontent. Internally, this can cause paralysis and inhibit your growth; externally, it can affect your reputation and prevent you from making sales. 

This interactive one-day course will give you an excellent grounding in project management, whatever their size and scope. It is packed with practical tools and essential resources to help you deliver your projects on time, to budget and as specified - and to build a reputation for steadfast efficiency.

Who is the course for?

Our Introduction to Project Management course is ideal for project managers, or other managers who would benefit from a better understanding of project management techniques and skills.

Delegates will learn a broad set of project management tools and techniques, helping them to better manage resources and risks, and to set and deliver on goals. 

What content will the course cover?

• What is project management? 

• Introduction to project success 

• The project management framework 

• The project brief: identifying project goals and objectives: Goals, objectives, specifications; Time-cost-quality and scope; Sign-off/approval 

• What is your role in projects – identifying the various roles you can play in projects? Project Manager, Sponsor & Board, Team, Stakeholders; Senior User

• A range of project management tools to help you to manage your projects, which include: Stakeholder analysis and communication; milestone planning; work, product, cost and resource breakdown structures; network charts 

• Gantt chart basics and schedule contingency; risk management 

• Project delivery: monitor and review cycle; project reporting; controlling change 

• Evaluation of process after the project is completed

What will I get out of the training?

You will explore the role and responsibilities of the project manager, and gain a greater understanding of your importance to a well-managed and friction-free project. 

By the end of the course, you'll have a solid grasp on the concepts of frameworks, briefs, objectives and goals, and the skills and confidence to manage people and resources in a hectic, high-pressure environment.

What is the duration of this course?

This is a 1 day course.

The timings and format for our courses are as follows:

• In-house & bespoke courses, held virtually or at a venue of your choice

For all in-house training courses, we will adapt the timings and format for each day around the needs of your organisation and team. Please get in touch with us to discuss your requirements.

• Scheduled training courses held at one of our venues

Courses commence at 9:30am and finish at approximately 4:30pm. A hot and cold buffet lunch is included on all our scheduled courses, and refreshments are provided throughout the day.

• Scheduled training courses held virtually

Unless specified, courses commence at 9:30am and finish at approximately 4:00pm.  The day is broken up into modules, both online and offline to ensure engagement and interaction.  We also ensure that there are plenty of comfort breaks throughout the day.