For those who are new to, or starting in project management and want to develop an excellent and thorough understanding of methods, processes, and the benefits of using a project management approach.
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This comprehensive three day program in Project Management Training – Understanding Project Management, enables those who are new to project management to develop an excellent understanding of methods, processes, and the benefits of using a project management approach.
This in-depth training will take you through all aspects of project management. First, you will consider what a project is and what a project manager does. Then, you will work through the four stages of the project life cycle: conceptual, planning, execution, and termination. You will also learn some supporting skills, like teamwork, communication, and presentation.
This workshop does not provide international certification in project management, but it does provide supervisors and administrative staff with the essential skills to start managing projects.
The Project Management Institute defines project management as, “The application of knowledge, skills, and techniques to execute projects effectively and efficiently.” This course will give you the project management tools that you need to plan, manage, and execute small to medium sized projects.
Understand what is meant by a project.
Recognize what steps must be taken to complete projects on time and on budget.
Acquire a better ability to sell ideas and make presentations.
Learn simple techniques and tools for planning and tracking your project.
Explore and practice in project management techniques.
Applications for PERT diagrams, Gantt charts, network diagrams, and flowcharts Have.
Essentials for communication, teams in project environments.
Methods for keeping the team focused and motivated, and more...
What a project is
Project management basics
How projects can help you
A project’s life cycle
Selling and preparing a project
The role of a project manager
Project goals
Laying out a project
Project risks and contingency planning
The work breakdown structure
Planning tools and budgets
Teamwork and development
Communication
Closing out a projection
Team meetings
Project presentations
In this 3 day training, participant will have the chance to engage with a professional qualified trainer and coach and participate in numerous exercises and live quizzes to acquire the skills, theories, methods in this training.
3 days. On Demand
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Course Overview
The first part of the day is about getting to know participants and discussing what will take place during the workshop. Students will also have an opportunity to identify their personal learning objectives.
What is a Project?
To start, participants will learn ways in which projects differ from other kinds of work and what a project is and isn’t.
Project Management Basics
Next, participants will learn what is meant by project management and what project management involves.
Pre-Assignment Review
In this session, participants will prepare to answer the questions they will cover in their presentations at the end of the workshop. In addition, students will learn about eight categories to consider when preparing a project.
Preparing Your Project
Then, students will learn how to promote their project to the management team. They will also learn the best ways to approach management and obtain support for their project.
The Role of a Project Manager
In this session, participants will consider what it means to be a project manager. They will also have the opportunity to fill out a sample proposal form.
How Can Projects Help Me?
Next, students will learn how projects can benefit not only their company, but also their own careers and professional development.
A Project’s Life Cycle
Then, participants will learn about the four phases of a project’s life cycle. They will also explore what needs to happen during each phase in order to keep a project going, learn about project milestones, and look at why some projects fail.
Selling a Project
In this session, students will learn how to present their projects in order to obtain the support necessary for its success. They will also learn how to evaluate and prioritize their ideas using priority matrices.
Project Goals
Next, participants will learn how to write clear project goals using the SPIRIT model. They will also learn what criteria need to be considered for project-specific goals.
Laying Out the Project
In this session, students will learn how to plan their project, including how to write the Statement of Work, complete a Project Planning form, and write concise and clear reports.
Project Risks
Participants will learn about the different kinds of risks their projects face and how they can be reduced. They will also learn about what constraints are and how they differ from risks.
Contingency Planning
Then, students will look at contingency planning. They will learn the components of a contingency plan and consider what contingency plans their personal projects will require.
What Really Needs to be Done?
In this session, students will learn some of the most effective ways to plan and schedule their projects. They will look at laying out tasks, preparing basic schedules, and how to schedule activities effectively.
The Work Breakdown Structure
Next, participants will look at how to create a Work Breakdown Structure and how to break their tasks into manageable activities to keep their project’s momentum going.
Planning Tools
In this session, students will learn about several basic planning tools, including milestone charts, PERT tools, Gantt charts, network diagrams, and flow charts.
Budgets
Next, students will look at the importance of budgeting and some budgeting methods for their projects. They will learn about what they have to budget for and how to build their own budget.
Teamwork
Then students will look at teamwork, one of the essential components of a project. They will examine how to put together an effective team and how to keep everyone working together and motivated.
Developing Teams
In this session, participants will look at four issues that are central to a team’s success. Then, they will learn how teams can work together during a project and what the project manager can do in order to help them succeed together.
Aspirinia
In this session, participants will learn about the SWOT technique, which helps to identify the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats of any person, organization, product, service, or process.
Project Presentations
In this session, participants will look at four issues that are central to a team’s success. Then, they will learn how teams can work together during a project and what the project manager can do in order to help them succeed together.
Workshop Wrap-Up
At the end of the course, students will have an opportunity to fill out an action plan and ask more questions.
Communication Tips
In this session, participants will look at how to keep communication flowing between their team, their manager, and their customers or agents. They will also learn about the importance of reports in keeping communication open.
Closing Out a Project
Then, students will look at how to plan for the end of a project. They will learn how to close a project smoothly and make sure all loose ends are wrapped up.
Team Meetings
Next, participants will learn how to coordinate group meetings. They will look at what team meetings need to cover and the ingredients for effective meeting management.
Presentation Primer
In this session, participants are given time to consider their presentation strategies and consider how to apply what they’ve learned in the workshop to their project presentations.
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