This intensive project management training course offers comprehensive guidance for managing any type of project, small or complex, providing delegates with a solid foundation of project management, from the very start, to the successful conclusion of a project.
This Coventry Academy training course explores the very foundations of how projects are different to the operational world, but an absolute necessity when it comes to changing the operational world. You will discover how the very best practice management techniques are used to take a project through a project lifecycle, from Inception, through Definition, Execution, Monitoring and Control to Closure.
Interacting with the project lifecycle are what are described the hard skills of Project Management e.g. Scope Management, Schedule Management, Resource Management, Cost Management; along with the soft skills necessary to deliver a project e.g. Team Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Project Communications, Conflict Management.
As Project Management is considered a vital organisational competency, throughout the course the focus will be on how the role of the Project Manager interacts with the other key roles e.g. Project Sponsor, Project Team, Steering Group, Project Management Office, who are all responsible for aspects of an project management capability in an organisation.
This training course will feature:
An Introduction to the World of Project Management
The Project Manager’s Roles and Responsibilities
Project Planning, Scheduling and Budgeting
Project Resourcing, Monitoring and Control
Project Evaluation, Reporting, Closure and Hand-Over
What are the goals?
By the end of this Coventry Academy training course, participants will be able to:
Differentiate Between a Project and Business As Usual (BAU)
Understand Stakeholder Roles and View Points
Develop Quality-Focused Project Plans to Communicate to Key Decision Makers
Lead and Develop Effective Project Teams
Monitor and Control the Delivery of Project Plans
Maintain Effective Communication with Project Stakeholders
Who is this training course for?
This Coventry Academy training course is designed for professionals either directly or indirectly involved in the delivery of projects. It is suitable for a wide range of project management professionals but will greatly benefit:
Existing Project Managers
New Project Managers
Project Team Members
Project Sponsors
PMO Staff
How will this training course be presented?
This Coventry Academy training course will utilise a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. This includes small group discussions that will enable delegates to share their own experiences and discuss the course concepts.
Hands-on exercises and case studies will provide the opportunity to practice the use of the models, techniques and competencies covered. Personal assessment, reflection and action planning will ensure that delegates know how they will put the learning into practice.
Course Outline
Day One: The World of Project Management
What is a Project?
Mature Project Management
Selecting Projects to Meet Organizational Goals
Managing Programmes and Portfolios
Uncertainty in Project Selection Decisions
Project Data, Information and Knowledge Management
Day Two: Project Planning, Scheduling and Budgeting
Strategic, Tactical and Operational Planning
The Contents of a Project Plan
Level of Detail in Scheduling
Network Logic and Dependency Analysis
Project Uncertainty and Risk Management
Fundamentals of Budgeting and Cost Control
Day Three: Project Resourcing, Monitoring and Control
Resource Allocation
Expediting a Project
The Critical Chain Approach
Designing the Monitoring Cycle
Performance Indicators and Control Mechanisms
Designing the Change Control System
Day Four: The Project Manager’s Roles and Responsibilities
Selection of the Project Manager
Project Team-Building and Empowerment
Delegating with Confidence
Communication Within the Project Team
Project Team Leadership
Conflict Handling
Day Five: Project Evaluation, Reporting, Closure and Hand-Over
Evaluation Criteria and Project Auditing
Analysing Project Performance
Progress Reports and Records
Determinants of Project Success
Successful Project Hand-Over
Lessons Learned and Creating Learning Culture
The certificate
Coventry Academy Certificate of Attendance will be provided to delegates who attend and complete the course