Recommended for:
An Introduction to Project Management is perfect if you’re actively involved in project working. Plus no prior knowledge is necessary, and it will prepare you for an optional one-hour multiple-choice exam. This course is accredited by the Association for Project Management and the certificate is an internationally recognised foundation-level qualification.
Course overview:
Put your versatility to good use with this highly rewarding two-day course in project management. With the overview of skills and specialist knowledge,you’ll be better able to speed up innovation and manage change more effectively.
Course benefits:
The interactive, practical, theory-based learning will enable you to develop team effectiveness and promote collaboration within the team and deliver to project deadlines. Further action planning and group work will also increase your ability to prepare appropriate project documentation; manage risk and change; use key project management tools to scope, plan and deliver projects well; and understand the need for a post-project review. Whether you are working as a project manager, part of a project team, or simply dealing with project managers, you will benefit from this course.
Additional information:
An Introduction to Project Management can be completed as a standalone course, or as part of the Introductory Certificate in Project Management.
In-house training
An Introduction to Project Management can also be provided in-house. This is a cost-effective approach if you have a number of people who require training. You choose where and when you want our trainers to deliver.
To speak to an adviser about your particular requirements call our in-house training team on +44 (0)20 8612 6202.
Course title:
An Introduction to Project Management
Duration:
2 days (Non-residential)
Dates and prices:
13 February 2012, Londonavailability: 
Non-member price: £880 + VAT
11 June 2012, Londonavailability: 
Non-member price: £880 + VAT
18 September 2012, Londonavailability: Non-member price: £880 + VAT
22 November 2012, Londonavailability: Non-member price: £880 + VAT
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).
A fee of £126 + VAT (subject to change) is payable. Please note you will need to register for the certificate three weeks before the date of the course / exam.
In-house training
This course and additional certificate can also be provided in-house, which is a cost-effective approach if you have a number of people who require training. You choose where and when you want our trainers to deliver. We will also tailor the course content to suit your precise organisation needs.
To speak to an advisor about your particular requirements call our In-house team on +44 (0)20 8612 6202.
- Project life cycles and key success factors
- Initiating a project: defining needs of stakeholders; establishing a clear business case; agreeing key roles and responsibilities
- Establishing the objectives and scope of work
- Quality management
- Creating a project plan
- Analysis; risk management; Gantt and milestone charts
- The main techniques for estimating resources
- Resourcing the plan
- Project communication plan
- Building the team
- Monitoring and controlling projects
- How to hand over to the operational team effectively
- Project closure and review.