The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development

Short training courses

An Introduction to Project Management

Recommended for:

This workshop will benefit everyone who is involved in project working. It is designed to provide a broad introduction, and to prepare participants for the optional 1-hour multiple-choice examination. No prior knowledge is assumed.

Course overview:

The importance of project management in the workplace is growing. Employers in all sectors and industries are looking for good project management skills to speed up innovation and effectively manage change.

OPTIONAL CERTIFICATE

At the end of this course you have the option to sit a 1-hour multiple-choice exam leading to the Introductory Certificate in Project Management, which is accredited by the Association for Project Management (APM).

Course benefits:

By the end of the course, you will be able to take an active part in a project team and make a positive contribution to any project environment by:

  • defining the characteristics of a project
  • describing key project management terms
  • preparing appropriate project documentation
  • understanding risk and quality management
  • using appropriate change control procedures
  • using key project management tools
  • describing the importance of handover and closure
  • understanding the need for a post-project review