Infrastructure of Project Management

Course Supplier: cablenet Telephone Number: 0121 326 2219 Cost: £1,250

Description:

This introductory programme is designed for those seeking to enter project management related occupations, as well as technical specialists wishing to make the transition in to management.

Project management is a skill in itself, a multi-faceted role requiring a combination of skills, that once learned, can greatly increase individuals’ effectiveness and ultimately lead to greater job satisfaction and increased career opportunities. This 5-day programme provides an introduction to the fundamental elements of project management and includes planning, scheduling, monitoring and controlling projects. On successful completion delegates gain a broad understanding of the process of managing projects in a wide range of environments.

This programme can be taken as a stand-alone course or be coupled with the Project Management Using IT programme.

Introduction

Definition of a project, theory of project management & the stages involved

Set up

Setting up a project, project work skills, implementation & monitoring, updating & reviewing, budgets & constraints, remedial action plans, delivery & completion

Implementation

Determining & organising tasks, generating task lists, setting time tables, determining milestones, problems & constraints, critical path mode & resource application

Communication

Gaining a basic understanding of time management, communication skills, motivation skills, team leadership, negotiating skills, conflict management & change management

Entry Requirements:

Experience of management at a basic level is advantageous

Assessment: