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£ 70 / £ 45

Essentials of Project Management

This course typically covers fundamental concepts, methodologies, tools, and techniques needed to effectively plan, execute, monitor, and control projects.

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Introduction to Project Management: Definition of project management. Importance of project management in various industries, Key roles and responsibilities of a project manager.
Project Initiation: Defining project objectives, scope, and deliverables. Identifying stakeholders and their expectations. Conducting feasibility studies and risk assessments.
Project Planning: Creating a project charter and project management plan. Developing work breakdown structures (WBS). Estimating project duration, resources, and costs. Identifying and prioritizing project activities. Creating schedules using tools like Gantt charts and network diagrams.
Project Execution: Assigning tasks and responsibilities to team members. Managing project resources, budget, and schedule. Communicating with stakeholders and managing expectations. Implementing quality assurance and control measures. Handling changes and issues as they arise.
Project Monitoring and Control: Tracking project progress against the plan. Monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs). Conducting status meetings and progress reports. Managing risks and issues. Implementing corrective actions as needed to keep the project on track.
Project Closure: Conducting project reviews and lessons learned sessions. Documenting project outcomes and delivering final reports. Obtaining formal acceptance and sign-off from stakeholders. Celebrating project success and acknowledging team contributions. Archiving project documentation and resources for future reference.
Project Management Tools and Software: Introduction to project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Asana, Trello). Overview of other tools and techniques commonly used in project management (e.g., risk registers, issue logs, communication plans).
Ethical and Professional Considerations: Ethical principles and standards in project management. Professional conduct and responsibilities of project managers. Legal and regulatory considerations in project management practices.
Case Studies and Practical Applications: Analysing real-world project management scenarios. Examining case studies of successful and unsuccessful projects. Applying project management concepts to practical exercises and simulations.