Introduction to Project Management

This highly interactive project management training course offers an excellent introduction for those who work on the peripheral of projects or who are new to the field of project management. The design of the course is competence based, so it will provide delegates with a solid foundation for good-practice project management, regardless of their field or level of involvement. The course uncovers key methodology to help ensure projects deliver successful outcomes that satisfy all concerned.

This training course will cover key aspects of project across the project life cycle, considering how the team have the capabilities to estimate and plan properly so that they are more likely and capable of delivering during execution of the project. We will also look at the importance of controlling or managing the project to ensure we meet the key constraints of time, budget and quality. This course also highlights the areas that are important for project governance and meeting best-practice standards.

This training course will feature:

• Recognition of the diverse skills required for a standard engineering project
• Appropriate methods for cost estimation & management
• Detailed understanding of planning and scheduling
• An insight into the importance of project control
• Aiming for meet project management recognised standards

By the end of this training course, you will learn to: 

• Understand the specific roles required within projects
• Integrate projects to be delivered within the context of the organisation
• Develop high-level quality-focused project plans
• Develop themselves and others as effective project team members
• Maintain best-practice project management standards

This training course is designed for professionals either directly or indirectly involved in the delivery of projects and with to have a solid introduction into the topic.

This course will utilise a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. This includes small group discussions that will enable delegates to share their own experiences and discuss the course concepts.

Hands-on exercises and case studies will provide the opportunity to practice the use of the models, techniques and competencies covered. Personal assessment, reflection and action planning will ensure that delegates know how they will put the learning into practice.

Any organisation that invests in their project management personnel demonstrates a recognition of the importance of projects to their profit margin and the people that deliver them. Key benefits include:

• Developed and competent project personnel
• Demonstration of crucial project management activities in relation to
• Cost
• Schedule
• Quality
• Satisfy stakeholders
• Increased motivation in project teams

Any individual that attends this training course will gain an interactive, hands-on education in competencies crucial to deliver or add value to project teams. Key benefits include:

• Developed and competent project personnel
• Gain an understanding in diverse areas of projects
• Demonstration of the benefits associated with good project delivery
• Satisfy stakeholders that you have the skills required to deliver projects
• Increased motivation within teams