Project Management Essentials

Introduction

One-off projects are an important aspect of modern commercial activities and can range from building a new railway line down to installation of new accounts software. However, effective planning and control is vital to ensure cost, time and resources are balanced profitably.

Objectives

This course teaches the basic theory of Project Management. Having successfully completed the course trainees will understand what a project is and how effective projects are run.

Designed for

Anyone who involved in project work and are looking for skills to help them run them more effectively

Duration

1 day

Topics

Projects
What is a Project?
Why Projects Fail
The Roles in Project Management
The Role of the Project Manager
Planning
Project Scoping
Work Breakdown Structure
Scheduling
Network Diagrams
Project Duration
Critical Path Method
Risk Management
Identifying Risks
Controlling Risk
Running a Project
Monitoring Progress
Controlling Progress
Change Control
Project Closure

Follow-up

Managing a Project Introduction – 2 days