Project Management

Description

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.