PRACTICAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT TRAINING

Practical Project Management Training Overview:

This new practical project management course aims to provide an overall awareness of the many aspects of project management. Successful project management relies on the application of sound principles, practice, methodology, techniques, and, above all, people. It is specifically designed for individuals who want a quick but comprehensive insight into the fundamental aspects of project management without undergoing lengthy, in-depth formal qualification-oriented training. This training course has been designed and will be delivered by a very experience practicing project manager and project director.

Project management is a skill in itself, this course will provide you with the valuable techniques to become a productive and high quality project manager.

Aims and objectives:

The primary aim of this practical project management training course is to provide learners with an understanding of project management and how projects differ from normal “Business as Usual” activities. The course introduces practical key principles of project management and provides an overview of techniques/tools that help deliver projects on time and within budget, while meeting quality and performance criteria. By understanding these techniques, learners can adopt a structured practical approach to managing projects across various industries and business sectors.

Course strategy:

The course features experienced tutor-led presentations/workshop linked to a predetermined case studies. Students actively participate in their learning experience by working through a generic project management process during workshops. The focus is on covering all fundamental aspects of project management within a workshop environment.

Duration of Course:

This course is scheduled for one full day.

Intended Audience:

• Introduction to Project Management
• Project Initiation, Planning, Cost Monitoring, and Reporting
• Risk Management
• Project Execution and Control
• Communication and Stakeholder Management
• Project Closure and Lessons Learned
• Tools and Techniques
• Case Studies, Good Practices, and Practical Exercises

Learning outcomes:

Upon completing the course, individuals will have learned the basics of the project management process and the benefits of a structured approach to project management. They will also become familiar with the general terminology used by the project management community.

For students considering a career in project management, this course provides essential knowledge as a stepping stone toward more formal project management training and qualifications. Even for those working on the periphery of projects or not pursuing a project management career, it offers a solid understanding of basic principles and terminology used by project management professionals.