Project Management

There is a universal set of standards and practices which apply to project management. By applying these standards and practices participants can achieve high quality results while avoiding schedule delays and cost overruns.

This course will provide you with the essential skills, tools and techniques that you'll need to support you in your project management role. We introduce practical techniques that you can apply back to the workplace.

Objectives

• Understand the stages of the project life cycle
• Identify the role, skills and qualities of an effective project manager
• Confidently plan, organise and document a project in a logical manner
• Carry out risk analysis and contingency planning
• Gain and maintain the support and commitment of other project team members
• Practice the skills required for the management of virtual project team members
• Track and monitor the project and project team member performance
•  Review and learn from a completed project

Target Audience

This course is aimed at new or aspiring project managers who need to develop an understanding of project management tools, the depth and breadth of project management as a discipline and a structure and approach, which with experience, they can make their own. 

Duration

2 days