Project Management: Introduction

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Outline

Project delivery involves many factors, which all need to come together at the right time and in the right way. Everyone involved in the process must have a solid understanding of the principles of project management to ensure project success.

Objectives

By the end of the programme, you will:

  • Understand the key principles, tools and techniques of project management and how to apply them
  • Understand some of the people issues involved in projects
  • Have the confidence to take on a role within a project, appropriate to your experience

The trainer was very knowledgeable about project planning, risk analysis and referral techniques

Content

  • Understanding project life cycles and key success factors
  • Defining and articulating project aims and objectives
  • Initiating and identifying the scope of a project
  • Identifying and understanding risks, assumptions, issues and dependencies
  • Creating the project schedule
  • Identifying and defining the stakeholders and their needs
  • Project organisation, roles and responsibilities
  • Project collaboration and communication
  • Overview of monitoring, control and completion

The course was very interactive with lots of discussion

Open Course Information 

Duration 1 day, 09.30-16.30
Member cost pp £420+VAT
Non-member cost pp £630+VAT
Details Free parking, lunch provided

In-House Course Information

This course is available for in-house delivery at a cost of £2,005+VAT for members, reflecting their learning discount. Please contact us for more information about non-member pricing.

The only additional cost is facilitator expenses, such as travel, where applicable. The course can be delivered in person or virtually for up to 12 delegates.

To learn more or discuss your specific requirements, please get in touch with us.

The Trainers

This course is facilitated by Darren Newman and Diana Barden.

Darren is a seasoned programme and project manager with over 30 years of experience, specialising in programme management, project delivery, and change management. As a member of The Association for Project Management, Darren now focuses on sharing his expertise by training others in the application of project management techniques. With a strong background in aerospace engineering, Darren has successfully led major programmes in highly regulated industries, including organisational design, transformation, and systems integration.

Diana has over twenty years of experience in operational, training, development, and coaching roles, working with global organisations in various industries across the UK, Switzerland, and Germany.  She specialises in interpersonal skills, communicating with confidence, and management skills development and delivers in English and German.  Diana has designed and implemented numerous projects, including management development programs and performance management systems, and has extensive experience in running assessment and development centers across Europe and the USA.

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