Overview
This course will help you to become competent and confident in managing projects through robust scheduling and clearly defined work packages. By providing structure to your project scope, you will gain control over the work to be done and increase the chance that you’ll succeed. Before you get started, you need to figure out every step in the project scope. That’s where a work breakdown structure (WBS) and work packages come in.
This workshop is hands on, interactive and practical, with learners being given the opportunity to work on their own projects throughout. Everyone should arrive with a project they would like to work on (current or past) and be prepared to collaborate with other participants and share their learning.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this workshop you will be able to:
- Use a number of scheduling techniques and processes to build an effective WBS (work breakdown structure)
- Create a project timeline with start dates, end dates, and milestones for your project
- Organise tasks, resources, and due dates in sequence
- List activities, deliverables, and milestones and assign start and finish dates, durations, and resources to each activity
- Understand the characteristics of a work package
- Create, communicate, monitor and manage work packages
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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