Project Management Specialist

Training course overview

This intensive project management training course offered by Coventry Academy provides comprehensive guidance on managing projects of any size and complexity. It equips participants with a robust foundation in project management, covering the entire project lifecycle from inception to successful completion.

The course delves into the fundamental differences between projects and ongoing operations, emphasizing their critical role in effecting operational change. Participants will learn the best practice management techniques essential for navigating each stage of a project's lifecycle: Inception, Definition, Execution, Monitoring and Control, and Closure.

Key components include the core "hard skills" of Project Management such as Scope Management, Schedule Management, Resource Management, and Cost Management. Additionally, vital "soft skills" needed for project delivery are covered, including Team Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Project Communications, and Conflict Management.

Recognizing project management as a crucial organizational competency, the course highlights how the Project Manager collaborates with key roles such as Project Sponsor, Project Team, Steering Group, and Project Management Office. These interactions are pivotal in establishing and enhancing an organization's project management capabilities.

Throughout, the course aims to empower participants with practical insights and methodologies to effectively manage projects, ensuring they are well-prepared to tackle diverse project challenges and drive successful outcomes.

This training course includes:

• Introduction to Project Management
• Project Manager’s Roles and Responsibilities
• Project Planning, Scheduling, and Budgeting
• Project Resourcing, Monitoring, and Control
• Project Evaluation, Reporting, Closure, and Hand-Over