An Introduction to Project Management
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An Introduction to Project Management
An Introduction to Project Management - 2-day training course
An Introduction to Project Management is perfect if you’re actively involved in project working. Plus no prior knowledge is necessary, and it will prepare you for an optional one-hour multiple-choice exam. This course is accredited by the Association for Project Management and the certificate is an internationally recognised foundation-level qualification.
Course benefits:
The interactive, practical, theory-based learning will enable you to develop team effectiveness and promote collaboration within the team and deliver to project deadlines. Further action planning and group work will also increase your ability to prepare appropriate project documentation; manage risk and change; use key project management tools to scope, plan and deliver projects well; and understand the need for a post-project review. Whether you are working as a project manager, part of a project team, or simply dealing with project managers, you will benefit from this course.
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Suitability and application
An Introduction to Project Management will benefit everyone who is involved in project working. It is designed to provide a broad introduction, and to prepare participants for the optional 1-hour multiple-choice examination. No prior knowledge is assumed.
Course tutor
Mr Steve Kendall
Steve Kendall is a director of a project management consultancy. He has over 20 years’ experience working as a project and programme manager in a variety of sectors.
Additional information
An Introduction to Project Management can also be provided in-house. This is a cost-effective approach if you have a number of people who require training. You choose where and when you want our trainers to deliver.
Course content
- Project life cycles and key success factors
- Initiating a project: defining needs of stakeholders; establishing a clear business case; agreeing key roles and responsibilities
- Establishing the objectives and scope of work
- Quality management
- Creating a project plan
- Analysis; risk management; Gantt and milestone charts
- The main techniques for estimating resources
- Resourcing the plan
- Project communication plan
- Building the team
- Monitoring and controlling projects
- How to hand over to the operational team effectively
- Project closure and review.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
An Introduction to Project Management comes with an option to sit a one hour exam leading to the Introductory Certificate in Project Management (accredited by the APM)
Please note you will need to register for the certificate three weeks before the date of the course/exam.
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Expenses
Non-member price: £880 + VAT
CIPD member price: £790 + VAT
Optional exam fee: £124 +VAT
CIPD Training
The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development is the United Kingdom's leading professional body for those involved in the management and development of people with over 135,000 members and 40,000 people per year studying for one of our professional qualifications.
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As part of the world’s largest Chartered HR and development professional body, we know what great HR looks like, and what HR professionals need to know, do and deliver to succeed. What’s more, we really do understand how training works and we are experts in designing and delivering programmes that provide the tools and motivation to make change happen. All our programmes incorporate the latest thinking, insights, facts and figures from our research, so you and your people benefit from access to recent trends and developments and the most up to date good practice. We constantly update and improve our programmes, as well as introduce new ones, to ensure they are up to date with your changing needs and preparing you for the issues facing your profession.
First class trainers
Not only are all our trainers experts in their respective fields, but they actually work in the areas they teach. We select them because they are passionate about learning and have proven their ability to facilitate top-quality training and bring that expertise to you. With in-depth knowledge, practical experience and excellent training facilitation skills, we can guarantee you that your trainer will be second to none.
Practical and applicable
For your learning to work, it has to be relevant to your workplace. That’s why our programmes focus on providing you with the knowledge, skills and confidence to apply your learning back at work straight away. You’ll have plenty of time to explore your own needs and issues as well as share experiences and insights with other participants.
On our programmes, you’ll be given comprehensive course notes and materials that contain resources to help you put your learning into practice as soon as you return to work.
Multiple locations
As well as multiple scheduled course dates throughout the year in venues in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Cardiff and Edinburgh, and around the world, we also run all our courses and qualification programmes in-house for groups of people in an organisation.
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