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INTRODUCTION TO PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Duration - 1 Day
Cost - £200 per participant

Course Summary
Many people today work within the project environment. However, a lot of people do not understand how projects are set up, organised, managed and completed. This practical course provides an overview of the main parts of a project, showing how they all fit together. The course also shows describes some of the key items needed when starting up a project, completing it successfully and closing it down.

What you will learn

	How to organise and run a project
	How to administer and control projects
	What is the role of the project manager and other key resources
	How to assess and manage project risks
	Understand the need for the different types of project controls
	Understand the importance of timescales, schedules and priorities
	Understand why you need to manage project teams and resources effectively
	Find out about the key documents, and what they do

The workshop will introduce highlight and discuss relevant topics, including:

Project management in context Overview of projects Origins of project management Project Management methods	Project life cycle Evolution of a project Defining stages Completing stages
Planning and scheduling Identifying tasks and components Estimating durations Preparing plans and schedules	Resource planning Resource identification Resource scheduling & planning Managing resources
Cost and budget control Estimating costs Preparing budgets Cost control	Reporting Reporting cycles Preparing progress reports Progress meetings
Risk management Risk identification and categorisation Assessing risks Mitigating risks Contingencies	Project administration Quality Management Project Assurance Change Management Document Management

Presentation method
The workshop is intended to be provided in a workshop format, maximising the contributions from participants. The workshop will include a high level of graphic and animated content. A variety of practical examples and case studies will also be used, which will be current and relevant to the workshop and the audience. Where possible, instructors will also provide additional coaching and mentoring to students.

The participants will also be encouraged to play an active role in the workshop. Participants will be encouraged to take part in a variety of exercises, as well as discuss various elements of the workshop and related issues.

Other information
Participants will receive a comprehensive set of notes relating to the workshop, together with any supplementary handouts. Participants will also receive tip sheets, checklists and other supporting information, to take away for future reference. All of which can be utilised immediately after completion of the workshop.

This workshop module can also be tailored to the requirements of the organisation. It can also be adapted to complement other staff development, or change management related initiatives.

Cost - £500 for up to 6 participants

Related courses
Establishing Projects                             Programme and Portfolio management
Project Assurance & Health Checks       Establishing Project Support Offices

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) regarding the workshops
All staff development workshops are subject to Migrators Conditions of Service.
To book the workshop, please download and complete a Booking Form.

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