Project Management Basics Course

Develop your understanding of project management basics and the fundamentals you need for managing projects successfully

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An Introduction to project management basics course

This project management short course will provide you with the essential tools and techniques to successfully deliver projects to specification, on time and within budget.

Whether large or small projects, the techniques covered will save time and money, and ensure projects are well managed and controlled.

People attending this course have often been put in charge of new change projects or have moved into new roles with project management responsibilities. This course is geared towards helping you understand all you need to know when managing projects in the workplace.

Topics covered in this course include:

  • Project management 101 – project management fundamentals
  • Project life cycle
  • Stakeholder analysis, management, and communication
  • Project resources
  • Planning tools
  • Work Breakdown Structures, Flowcharts, PERT/Critical Path Analysis, Gantt Charts and Product Based Planning
  • Risk management
  • Business case
  • Cost-benefit analysis
  • Key roles within a project management team
  • Characteristics of team development
  • Monitoring projects
  • Controlling projects
  • Evaluating projects
  • Project support

How long is the course?

All the basics delivered in a two-day project management workshop. 

This course can also be delivered in-house, for your organisation. When delivered exclusively the course can be tailored to fit your specific requirements. This sometimes changes the duration, depending on the content that needs to be covered.

Who is this course for?

This introduction to project management is perfect for anyone who has to manage projects in work. This includes new and practising project managers in all sectors including manufacturing, public sector and the third sector.

The course will cover valuable tools and techniques for new project managers, providing the fundamental knowledge and skills needed to successfully deliver projects to specification, on time and within budget. 

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Open Programme Classroom Courses

Our Open Programme classroom courses offer an immersive experience. Our industry experts guide you through interactive content, using a range of group activities based on experiences you will face in your own workplace. 

All courses include food and refreshments and are delivered regularly throughout the year at our Open Programme Venues.

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In-House (Exclusive)

This course, and many courses like it, can be delivered exclusively for your organisation and staff.

All In-House projects begin with your initial enquiry. You will brief us on your requirements and provide us with the context of your organisation and the reason for the need. We always start with the end in mind - our goal in the initial diagnosis is to understand your desired outcomes; we will ask questions like:

  • What does success look like?
  • Why do you want to change?
  • How will you/we measure success?
  • What do you want to start/stop happening?

Often, you will know exactly what you need for your organisation and have a course in mind - if we have a pre-designed solution that fits your need exactly then we can get straight to delivery arrangements.

Alternatively, you may be in a situation where you have identified a need and require advice to develop a solution; in this case, we will work closely with you to provide targeted solutions - whether we recommend a pre-designed or a fully bespoke solution you can rest assured that our goal is always to meet your objectives and provide a high level of return on in your investment.

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Virtual Courses

Our virtual courses offer a live, interactive digital experience. Hosted by our expert trainers using Microsoft Teams, you will join your fellow learners in a virtual classroom enabling you to carry out group work, discussions, and activities.

You will retain access for up to 3 months after completing the virtual classrooms, enabling you to receive support from your trainer when you take the learning back to the workplace.

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    • Day 1
      20th May 2021
      9:30AM - 13:30PM
    • Day 2
      21st May 2021
      9:30AM - 13:30PM
    • Day 3
      24th May 2021
      9:30AM - 13:30PM
    • Day 4
      25th May 2021
      9:30AM - 13:30PM
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    • Day 1
      16th September 2021
      9:30AM - 13:30PM
    • Day 2
      17th September 2021
      9:30AM - 13:30PM
    • Day 3
      20th September 2021
      9:30AM - 13:30PM
    • Day 4
      21st September 2021
      9:30AM - 13:30PM
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    Core Skills for Project Managers

    Duration: 2 day course
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    • Day 1
      1st November 2021
      9:00AM - 16:30PM
    • Day 2
      2nd November 2021
      9:00AM - 16:30PM
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Make an enquiry and one of our dedicated Learning Advisors will contact you to listen to your needs and help you find the right solutions.

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  • Asking you questions to help us determine the right solution for you
  • Providing advice, information, and pricing according to your requirements
  • Identifying when one of our in-house experts needs to speak with you, to provide more specialist advice

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