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Masterclasses? Refreshers? Introductions? It depends what you're looking for and where you want to pitch them, but here are six tried-and-tested highly focused sessions that organisations can take individually or as a series, to help develop their teams' project management capabilities one topic at a time. Objectives for each individual session are set out below, as part of the session outlines. Taken together, as a series, however, these modules are an ideal opportunity to develop your team's levels of project management capability maturity, whether that's by introducing them to the basic principles, refreshing them on best practice, or giving them the opportunity to really drill down into a specific area of challenge in your particular operating environment. Session outlines 1 Stakeholder management Session objectives This session will help participants: Understand why stakeholders matter to projects Be able to identify and engage stakeholders Be able to categorise stakeholders by their significance 1 Key principles What does 'stakeholder' mean - in theory? What does this mean in practice? Why stakeholders matter Consequences of missing stakeholders The stakeholder management process:IdentifyAssessPlanEngage 2 Identifying stakeholders Rapid listing CPIG analysis PESTLE analysis Drawing on the knowledge and experience of others Other ways to identify stakeholders 3 Assessing stakeholders Which stakeholders are significant? Stakeholder radar Power-interest maps Power-attitude maps 4 Planning The adoption curve Dealing with obstacles Who should engage which stakeholder? How should the project's organisation be structured? How will communication happen? 5 Engaging Seven principles of stakeholder engagement 2 Requirements and prioritisation Session objectives This session will help participants: Understand how clarity of requirements contributes to project success Use different techniques for prioritising requirements Agree requirements with stakeholders Manage changes to requirements 1 Understanding and managing stakeholder needs and expectations What are 'requirements'? What is 'requirements management'? Sources of requirements - and the role of stakeholders Are stakeholders sufficiently expert to specify their needs? Do they understand the detail of what they want, or do they need help to tease that out? What do stakeholders want to achieve? Working within constraints Prioritising requirements - three techniques 2 MoSCoW prioritisation 'Must have', should have', 'could have, 'won't have this time' When to use MoSCoW 3 The Kano Model Customer satisfaction - 'attractive' and 'must-be' qualities When to use Kano 4 Value-based prioritisation Understanding risk v value Using risk v value to prioritise features and schedules 5 Agreeing requirements Perfect v 'good enough' Establishing acceptance criteria Requirements traceability Agreeing project scope 6 Changing requirements Why requirements change Why change control matters Impact on projects A formal change control process Paying for change - managing change for different types of project 3 Estimating Session objectives This session will help participants: Understand the different purposes estimates satisfy Be able to use different estimating techniques Understand how to achieve different levels of accuracy 1 Key principles What's an estimate? Informed guesswork What needs to be estimated? Costs, resources, effort, duration Tolerances Precision v accuracy 2 Estimating through the lifecycle Start Plan Do 3 Early estimates Comparative ('analogous') estimating Parametric estimating Using multiple estimating techniques 4 Bottom-up estimating Bottom-up ('analytical') estimating Pros Cons 5 Three-point estimating Three-point ('PERT': Programme Evaluation and Review Technique) estimating Uncertainty and the range of estimates Calculating a weighted average Three-point with bottom-up 4 Scheduling Session objectives This session will help participants: Understand how to create a viable schedule Be able to use different forms of schedule Understand the concept of the critical path 1 Key principles The planning horizon Rolling wave planning Release planning 2 Viable scheduling Creating a viable schedule Define the scope Sequence the work Identify the risks and build in mitigations Identify the resources Estimate the effort and durations Check resource availability Refine until a workable schedule is produced 3 Critical path analysis The critical path Network diagrams Sequence logic Practical application:Network diagram with estimated durationsThe 'forward pass'The 'backward pass'Calculating total floatIdentifying the critical pathCalculating free float Gantt charts 5 Risk and issue management Session objectives This session will help participants: Understand the difference between risks and issues Be able to identify and assess risks Understand ways of mitigating risks Manage issues 1 Key principles Understanding risk Threats and opportunities The risk management processPreparation - proactive risk managementThe process - identify, assess, plan, implementStakeholder communication Roles and responsibilities Risk management strategy The risk register Risk appetite 2 Risk identification Brainstorming Interviews Assumption analysis Checklists 3 Risk assessment and prioritisation Probability, impact and proximity Triggers Qualitative risk assessment Qualitative impact assessment Qualitative probability assessment Probability / impact grid Bubble charts Risk tolerance 4 Planning countermeasures To mitigate or not to mitigate? Categories of risk response Avoid and exploit Reduce and enhance Transfer Share Accept Contingency Secondary risks 5 Issue management What is an issue? Tolerances Issues and tolerances The PRINCE2 view of issues Ownership of issues An issue management process Issue register 6 Budgeting and cost control Session objectives This session will help participants: Understand what to include in a budget - and why Choose - and use - the appropriate estimating technique Align the budget with the schedule Understand how to monitor spend and control costs Trouble-shoot effectively to get projects back within budget Session format Flexible. The session can be tailored to the participants' average level of project management maturity - a 60-minute session (delivered virtually) is an effective introduction. A 90-minute session allows for more in-depth treatment. A half-day session (face-to-face or virtual) gives time for a more challenging workshop, particularly to discuss specific cost control issues with any of the participants' current projects. 1 Where is the money coming from? Can we pay from revenue? Do we need to borrow? How long will the project take to pay back? The lifecycle of the budget Through-life costs Stakeholder involvement 2 Estimating costs Reminder: the relationship between estimates Reminder: possible estimating techniques What do we need to estimate?PeopleEquipmentMaterialsFacilities and operating costsWork package estimateEstimated project costs Estimating agile projects 3 Aligning budget and schedule Scheduling and financial periods Spreading the budget 4 Reserves and agreeing the budget Contingency reserve Management reserve Agreeing the budget 5 Cost control Planned spend over time Actual spend over time Work completed over time Evaluating different scenarios: delivery v spend 6 Trouble-shooting Why are we where we are? What has caused the project to spend at the rate it is? Why is it delivering at the rate it is? What are the root causes? What can we do about it?

The Role of Project Managers in an Agile Business Organizations of all types are adopting agile methods to help manage complex work and improve project delivery. If you're a Project Manager, you may be wondering: Is an agile approach right for my organization? Do I have a role on an agile team, and if so, what is it? How do I make agile methods work in my context? This and other IIL Learning in Minutes presentations qualify for PDUs. Some titles, such as Agile-related topics may qualify for other continuing education credits such as SEUs, or CEUs. Each professional development activity yields one PDU for one hour spent engaged in the activity. Some limitations apply and can be found in the Ways to Earn PDUs section that discusses PDU activities and associated policies. Fractions of PDUs may also be reported. The smallest increment of a PDU that can be reported is 0.25. This means that if you spent 15 minutes participating in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.25 PDU. If you spend 30 minutes in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.50 PDU.

PRINCE2® 6th Edition Foundation Passport: On-Demand PRINCE2® 6th edition Foundation Passport is your route to achieving the PRINCE2® Foundation certification at your own pace. This on-demand course is accredited by AXELOS to support self-study distance learning for the PRINCE2® 6th edition Foundation examination. This is SPOCE's award-winning online route to becoming accredited in PRINCE2® Foundation. It is a straightforward and self-paced route. This is an accredited course eligible for CPDs / PDUs and prepares you for a qualification in PRINCE2® Project Management. What You Will Learn Understand the PRINCE2® method at Foundation level. Understand the integrated elements of PRINCE2® (principles, processes, themes and tailoring to project environment). Appreciate the benefits and principles underlying a structured approach to project management. Operate effectively with colleagues and managers within a structured project management environment. Prepare for and sit the PRINCE2® Foundation exam. PRINCE2® uses a "process-based" approach to project management. There are seven processes in PRINCE2® which provide the set of activities, management products, and responsibilities required to direct, manage, and deliver a project successfully through its lifecycle. (SU) Starting up a Project (DP) Directing a Project (IP) Initiating a Project (SB) Managing a Stage Boundary (CS) Controlling a Stage (MP) Managing Product Delivery (IP) Initiating a Project (CP) Closing a Project

Building High Performance Project Teams: On-Demand This course pulls together the most current and popular theories and writings on this complex topic and presents this amalgamated view in a highly interactive workshop and activity-based approach. Students will understand and have the skills required to build and participate in high-performance project teams and will possess the insight to proactively affect change within their respective organizations by guiding the existing culture to one that promotes high performance. What You Will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Define a team and describe the optimum team size for effective performance Describe characteristics and guiding behaviors of high-performance teams Describe the major elements of each development stage in two distinct models Recognize cultural barriers in achieving high performance List the attributes of a high-performing corporate culture Assess your own corporate culture Discuss corporate leadership as a factor in building high-performance project teams Describe the three A's of selecting team members State three leadership responsibilities Describe leadership responsibilities, styles, and roles List and describe the eight components of the team charter model for building high-performance teams Foundation Concepts The Nature of Teams Characteristics of High-Performance Teams Understanding Team Development Stages of Team Development - Model 1 Stages of Team Development - Model 2 Designing a High-Performance Culture Corporate Cultures Corporate Leadership Establishing the Attributes of High Performance Choosing the Right People Team Effectiveness Team Leadership The Team Charter Model

Building High Performance Project Teams: On-Demand This course pulls together the most current and popular theories and writings on this complex topic and presents this amalgamated view in a highly interactive workshop and activity-based approach. Students will understand and have the skills required to build and participate in high-performance project teams and will possess the insight to proactively affect change within their respective organizations by guiding the existing culture to one that promotes high performance. What You Will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Define a team and describe the optimum team size for effective performance Describe characteristics and guiding behaviors of high-performance teams Describe the major elements of each development stage in two distinct models Recognize cultural barriers in achieving high performance List the attributes of a high-performing corporate culture Assess your own corporate culture Discuss corporate leadership as a factor in building high-performance project teams Describe the three A's of selecting team members State three leadership responsibilities Describe leadership responsibilities, styles, and roles List and describe the eight components of the team charter model for building high-performance teams Foundation Concepts The Nature of Teams Characteristics of High-Performance Teams Understanding Team Development Stages of Team Development - Model 1 Stages of Team Development - Model 2 Designing a High-Performance Culture Corporate Cultures Corporate Leadership Establishing the Attributes of High Performance Choosing the Right People Team Effectiveness Team Leadership The Team Charter Model

The course covers various aspects of effective project planning, including the use of Product Breakdown Structure (PBS) and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) to plan a project. It also covers the use of WBS software, and the combination of PBS and WBS. The course also teaches the steps to create a Gantt chart and its practical application through an example. This course provides an in-depth understanding of effective project planning, covering various aspects of project management. course will also cover the use of WBS software and the combination of PBS and WBS to create a comprehensive project plan. By the end of the course, participants will have gained valuable knowledge and skills to develop effective project plans using PBS, WBS, and Gantt charts. This course will cover the following topics related to planning effective projects: Product Breakdown Structure (PBS) Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) WBS software Combining PBS and WBS to plan a project Steps to create a Gantt chart Example of using a Gantt chart   This course provides an in-depth understanding of effective project planning, covering various aspects of project management. Participants will learn about the Product Breakdown Structure (PBS) and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and how to use them to plan a project. The course will also cover the use of WBS software and the combination of PBS and WBS to create a comprehensive project plan. Additionally, the course will teach participants how to create a Gantt chart, a useful tool for project planning, and provide practical application examples. By the end of the course, participants will have gained valuable knowledge and skills to develop effective project plans using PBS, WBS, and Gantt charts. VIDEO - Course Structure and Assessment Guidelines Watch this video to gain further insight. Navigating the MSBM Study Portal Watch this video to gain further insight. Interacting with Lectures/Learning Components Watch this video to gain further insight. Planning Effective Projects and Work Breakdown Structure Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic. Planning Effective Projects and Work Breakdown Structure Put your knowledge to the test with this quiz. Read each question carefully and choose the response that you feel is correct. All MSBM courses are accredited by the relevant partners and awarding bodies. Please refer to MSBM accreditation in about us for more details. There are no strict entry requirements for this course. Work experience will be added advantage to understanding the content of the course. The certificate is designed to enhance the learner's knowledge in the field. This certificate is for everyone eager to know more and get updated on current ideas in their respective field. We recommend this certificate for the following audience. CEO, Director, Manager, Supervisor Project Managers Project Coordinators Project Analysts Business Analysts Team Leaders Department Managers Executives overseeing projects Consultants Engineers IT Professionals Marketing Managers Human Resources Managers Financial Analysts Operations Managers Supply Chain Managers Product Managers. Average Completion Time 2 Weeks Accreditation 3 CPD Hours Level Advanced Start Time Anytime 100% Online Study online with ease. Unlimited Access 24/7 unlimited access with pre-recorded lectures. Low Fees Our fees are low and easy to pay online.

Many organisations find that project teams struggle to create and maintain effective plans. Estimates are often overly optimistic and risks go unmanaged until the inevitable happens. Resource managers also find it hard to forecast the likely loading on their departments and requests for support are not provided in a consistent format. This programme has been developed to address these needs in a very practical, hands-on format. Case study work can be based on simulations or on the organisation's current projects for maximum benefit to participants. The aim of this training is to develop and enhance participants' planning and risk management skills in order to maximise the success of project work undertaken by the organisation. The principal training objectives for this programme are to: Provide a structured, integrated approach to planning and risk management Demonstrate practical tools and techniques for each stage of planning Show how to organise and involve relevant people in the planning process Explain how to use the plan for forecasting and pro-active project control Identify ways to improve planning, both individually and corporately The course will emphasise the importance of participative planning techniques that improve the quality of plans whilst reducing overall time and cost of planning. The course will encourage discussion of internal procedures and practices and may be customised to include them if required. DAY ONE 1 Introduction (Course sponsor) Why this programme has been developed Review of participants' needs and objectives 2 Projects and planning Why plan? The benefits of good planning / penalties of poor planning Planning in the project lifecycle; the need for a 'living' plan The interaction between target setting and the planning process Team exercise: planning the project 3 Planning the plan Defining the application and structure of the plan Impact of planning decisions during the project lifecycle Using available time to create an effective plan 4 Defining deliverables Assessing the context; reviewing the goals and stakeholders Developing the scope and defining deliverables; scope mapping Understanding customer priorities; delivering value for money Case study: defining the project deliverables 5 Creating the work breakdown Building the work breakdown structure Detailing the tasks and sub-tasks; structured brainstorming Defining task ownership; the task responsibility matrix 6 Creating and using a logical network Developing the logical network; task boarding Determining the critical path and calculating float Accelerating the plan; concurrent programming and risk Individual and group exercises DAY TWO 7 Developing resource schedules Deriving the Gantt chart from the network Developing the detailed resource schedules Calculating the expenditure profile ('S' curve) 8 Estimating task durations and costs Understanding estimates: effort, availability and duration Estimating tools and techniques Application of estimating techniques during the project lifecycle 9 Case study Developing the project plan Refining the project plan Team presentations and discussion 10 Managing risks and refining the plan Awareness of contractual issues associated with risk Identifying and evaluating risks; deciding ownership Managing risks: determining levels of provision and contingency Controlling risks: maintaining an up-to date risk register 11 Planning for pro-active control The earned value analysis (EVA) concept and its predictive value Deriving the measures needed for cost and delivery performance Practical issues associated with implementing EVA 12 Using and maintaining the plan Tracking progress and updating the plan Publishing and controlling the plan 13 Course review and transfer planning (Course sponsor present) Identify ways of implementing the techniques learnt Sponsor-led review and discussion of proposals Conclusion

This course is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of finance and international sources of finance. The course will cover different sources of finance, including long-term, medium-term, short-term, and international sources. The course will also discuss the features of each source of finance and how they can be used effectively. This course provides a comprehensive understanding of finance and international sources of finance. The course covers different sources of finance, their features and effective use, financial analysis, forecasting, planning, and decision-making. The course also covers international sources of finance, their advantages, disadvantages, and risk assessment. After the successful completion of the course, you will be able to learn about the following; Understand the different sources of finance and their features Identify the appropriate sources of finance for different business needs Learn about international sources of finance and their implications for business Analyze financial statements and use financial ratios for decision-making Understand risk and return in finance and apply capital budgeting techniques Understand ethical issues in finance and the importance of corporate social responsibility Apply financial decision-making in real-life situations through case studies Understanding finance and international sources of finance is essential for individuals and organizations seeking to manage their financial resources effectively. This course is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of finance and international sources of finance. Participants will learn about the different sources of finance, including long-term, medium-term, short-term, and international sources. The course will cover the features of each source of finance and how they can be used effectively to meet the financial needs of organizations. The course will also discuss the role of finance in the decision-making process, including the importance of financial analysis, financial forecasting, and financial planning. Participants will learn how to use financial ratios and other tools to analyze financial data and make informed financial decisions. Moreover, the course will delve into international sources of finance, including foreign direct investment, export finance, and international capital markets. Participants will learn about the advantages and disadvantages of each international source of finance and how to assess the risks associated with them. By the end of this course, participants will have gained valuable knowledge and skills to become effective financial managers. They will have a comprehensive understanding of the different sources of finance, the ability to analyze financial data and make informed financial decisions, and the skills to assess the risks associated with international sources of finance. Participants will be equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to manage their financial resources effectively and make informed financial decisions to support the success of their organizations. VIDEO - Course Structure and Assessment Guidelines Watch this video to gain further insight. Navigating the MSBM Study Portal Watch this video to gain further insight. Interacting with Lectures/Learning Components Watch this video to gain further insight. Project Financing Options - N Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic. Project Financing Options Put your knowledge to the test with this quiz. Read each question carefully and choose the response that you feel is correct. All MSBM courses are accredited by the relevant partners and awarding bodies. Please refer to MSBM accreditation in about us for more details. There are no strict entry requirements for this course. Work experience will be added advantage to understanding the content of the course. The certificate is designed to enhance the learner's knowledge in the field. This certificate is for everyone eager to know more and get updated on current ideas in their respective field. We recommend this certificate for the following audience. CEO, Director, Manager, Supervisor Project Managers Project Coordinators Project Analysts Business Analysts Team Leaders Department Managers Executives overseeing projects Consultants Engineers IT Professionals Marketing Managers Human Resources Managers Financial Analysts Operations Managers Supply Chain Managers Product Managers. Average Completion Time 2 Weeks Accreditation 3 CPD Hours Level Advanced Start Time Anytime 100% Online Study online with ease. Unlimited Access 24/7 unlimited access with pre-recorded lectures. Low Fees Our fees are low and easy to pay online.

Course Overview Elevate your organisational abilities and planning skills to a higher level by taking this training in Project Management: Build a Project Charter. Charters are vital to the success and initiation of a project, and you will be shown how to create the definitive version, upgrading your abilities as a first-class Project Manager. This comprehensive Project Management tutorial provides you with the full range of competencies and skills needed to produce a charter fit for any purpose. Using professionally built templates and examples, you will be guided through the whole process and shown how to present it to stakeholders and management. If you are in any way serious about excelling or maintaining a role as a Project Manager, this is essential training and can define your role as a team leader.  This best selling Project Management: Build a Project Charter has been developed by industry professionals and has already been completed by hundreds of satisfied students. This in-depth Project Management: Build a Project Charter is suitable for anyone who wants to build their professional skill set and improve their expert knowledge. The Project Management: Build a Project Charter is CPD-accredited, so you can be confident you're completing a quality training course will boost your CV and enhance your career potential. The Project Management: Build a Project Charter is made up of several information-packed modules which break down each topic into bite-sized chunks to ensure you understand and retain everything you learn. After successfully completing the Project Management: Build a Project Charter, you will be awarded a certificate of completion as proof of your new skills. If you are looking to pursue a new career and want to build your professional skills to excel in your chosen field, the certificate of completion from the Project Management: Build a Project Charter will help you stand out from the crowd. You can also validate your certification on our website. We know that you are busy and that time is precious, so we have designed the Project Management: Build a Project Charter to be completed at your own pace, whether that's part-time or full-time. Get full course access upon registration and access the course materials from anywhere in the world, at any time, from any internet-enabled device.  Our experienced tutors are here to support you through the entire learning process and answer any queries you may have via email.

This course is intended to the most ambitious modellers in the property industry who would like to be fully proficient in building complex real estate models.