Audience.
Anyone that works within companies will benefit from this course on project management skills. These project management skills training are used to cover all aspects of project management, from initiation to planning, execution, monitoring, and closing of projects.
Overview
The Project Management Skills training course is designed to equip participants with the knowledge, tools, and techniques required to effectively plan, execute, and monitor projects to successful completion. The course covers key project management concepts, methodologies, and best practices, including project initiation, scope definition, scheduling, resource allocation, risk management, and stakeholder communication. Participants learn how to create comprehensive project plans, set achievable objectives, and identify and mitigate potential risks. Additionally, the course may cover project management software tools and techniques for tracking progress and managing project budgets. Through interactive workshops, case studies, and hands-on exercises, participants have the opportunity to apply project management principles in simulated project scenarios, gaining practical experience and building confidence in their abilities. Ultimately, the course aims to empower participants to lead projects effectively, deliver results on time and within budget, and contribute to organizational success.
Topics Covered.
- How to define a project
• What is a project.
• Key characteristics of all successful projects. - Key project roles and responsibilities
• Project team.
• Project steering committee.
• Sponsor.
• Leader/manager.
• Finance administrator.
• Communication administrator.
• Documentation administrator.
• Schedule administrator.
• Support systems administrator.
• Quality administrator. - The main phases of a project
• The key phases of initiation.
• Planning tasks and generating expert advice.
• How to manage tasks (the network diagram).
• Critical aspects like Critical Paths and resources.
• Milestones. - The project schedule
• Project budgets, budget sections, and budget variance. - Project planning and contingency
• How to manage expectations.
• How to check the plan.
• Execution and documentation. - How to monitor and control projects
• Monitoring and control. - Final section
• Why some projects are not successful.
Learning Outcomes:
Your participants will:
• Explore the main obstacles.
• Understand the project management process.
• Understand a range of project management tools and techniques.
• Examine an effective project management process.
• Understand the benefits of managing projects.
