Introduction
The business environment is becoming increasingly complex, and we are met with challenging projects involving multiple functions, tasks and stakeholders. We need specific skills and competencies to effectively manage resources, and complete projects within designated timeframes, with assigned resources and project teams.
This project management training programme is designed to provide you with the knowledge, practical skills and understanding required to lead projects to a successful conclusion. It gives the participant the skills to take responsibility for the planning, implementation and review of a project, working independently or supervising the work of others.
On completion of this course you will be able to:
Examine the key principles and concepts underpinning project management theory and practice
Investigate a range of approaches to project management to include specific tools and techniques used to plan, cost and manage a project
Communicate project management planning operations using a variety of information channels
Examine monitoring and evaluation techniques for a project
Apply appropriate controls and evaluation techniques to achieve project aims and objectives
Formulate a project management proposal by establishing rationale based on valid needs analysis
Devise a risk analysis for a project to include the preparation of a contingency plan
Evaluate the methodology and process of a selected project
Utilise financial planning and budget models within the context of managing a project
Manage a project taking corrective action where necessary to meet agreed goals
Who is this course for?
The principles project management are applicable across a wide variety of industries, including service industries. This training programme is ideal for those involved Engineering, IT and business management functions, and those who wish to take the next step in career development, and
become confident in using project management methodology and tools to deliver successful projects.
This course is also suited to people new to project management, who wish to develop knowledge of the fundamentals of project management and develop knowledge of the associated tools and methods. This course will provide you with an excellent basis to develop you knowledge and skills
Who is this course for?
This course will be delivered using a blend of face to face tutor led workshops and online eLearning.
The course will consist of 5 tutor led workshops where exercises in the phases of Project Management will be practiced and tools demonstrated.
This Project Management Course has 10 eLearning modules, containing 34 lessons, each approximately 8 minutes in duration. At the end of each video lesson there is a quiz that will test your knowledge of the material. A transcript is available for each lesson.
The lesson breakdown for this course is as follows:
Module 1: Introduction to Project Management
Introduction to Project Management
Projects
Why projects Fail
Why Projects Succeed
Roles and Responsibilities
Module 2: Project Management Skills
Leadership and Motivation
Communication Skills
Team Building
Negotiation
Module 3: Stage 1- Project Kick-off
Stage Gates
Project Definition and Scope
Project Charter
Project Evaluation
Module 4: Stage 2 – Project Design and Planning
Project Plan
Communications Plan
Resource Planning and Gantt Charts
Planning Tools: Network Analysis
Module 5: Stage 2 – Managing Risk
Risk
Risk Analysis
Risk Planning
Module 6: Stage 2 – Financial Assessment and Cost Estimating
Cost Estimation
Profitability Indicators
Time Value Indicators
Module 7: Stage 2 – Quality Management
What is quality?
Quality Plan
Quality Validation
Module 8: Stage 2 – Procurement and Contracts
Procurement Plan
Project Procurement Management
Types of Contract
Module 9: Stage 3 – Project Implementation:
Implementation Checklist
Monitoring and Control
Change Control
Module 10: Stage 4 – Project Close
Handover
Lessons Learned
On successful completion of the course assessments, learners will receive a QQI Level 6 Certificate in Project Management (award code 6N4090)
The Assessment Method
The learner must complete a portfolio of work worth 70% of the overall course mark and an assignment worth 30% of the overall course mark. The details of the assessment briefs will be provided by the tutor.
