13 Courses in London

Managing Project Scope: In-House Training Although scope is just one part of a project's competing constraints, it has a direct bearing on your project's cost and schedule outcomes. In this course, you will explore and practice straightforward, specific tools and techniques required to effectively manage scope at each phase of the project life cycle. You will also discover common pitfalls and best practices that can significantly hinder or foster the probability of project success. Although scope is just one part of a project's competing constraints, it has a direct bearing on your project's cost and schedule outcomes. So effectively managing project scope is critical, requiring constant vigilance and discipline throughout the entire project life cycle. This especially includes the avoidance of scope creep, a major challenge to deliver successful projects. In this course, you will explore and practice straightforward, specific tools and techniques required to effectively manage scope at each phase of the project life cycle. You will also discover common pitfalls and best practices that can significantly hinder or foster the probability of project success. What you Will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Recognize the relationships among project management deliverables, scope management, stakeholders, and project success Explain the spectrum of interactive processes and documentation impacting scope during the project life cycle Generate an inventory of common pitfalls and best practices during scope management phases Create and develop realistic deliverables reflecting critical phases of scope management, based on a real-world case study Foundation Concepts What is project scope? Project scope management Progressive elaboration and project life cycle Stakeholder management and communication Progressive Elaboration of Scope Progressive elaboration and SDLC example Elaboration process before project initiation Elaboration process after project initiation Developing the WBS, requirements document, & PSOW Monitoring and Controlling Scope Why project control? Project control process & the PM role Control scope Validate scope Project Closeout Project closure overview Close project or phase & scope management Evaluation and lessons learned

Agile for Non-IT Practitioners - How Agile Project Management is Different and How It Can be Used for Non-IT Projects: On-Demand This course will provide guidance on how Agile can be used beyond software development projects, including how it differs from traditional project management. The course also will provide an overview of the Agile Scrum framework, which is one of the most popular Agile methodologies used.This course provides practical skills, concepts, and principles you can take back to the job and use to implement Agile practices in projects, as applicable. The goal of this course is to acquaint participants with the concepts of agile development methods and the specifics of the Scrum management framework. What You Will Learn You'll learn how to: Describe the Agile project management process and its benefits Use project management vocabulary and terminology Identify the characteristics of a successful project Create an initial project plan Identify and perform the major aspects of project initiation, project control, and close-out Identify and describe organizational change issues in implementing project management Getting Started Course goal and objectives Introducing Agile Scrum Framework Requirements and Product Definition Planning Agile Agile Practices Running a Sprint Summary

Project Estimating and Scheduling: In-House Training Establishing realistic estimates and goals for projects that support business objectives and meet client expectations is one of the most challenging aspects of project planning. Delivering those results within the agreed-upon time, cost, and quality constraints is also challenging. Attempting to meet impossible deadlines with limited budgets often leads to unplanned product shortfalls, causing long-term support and utilization problems. We have all anguished about this recurring problem, but without having the skills or knowledge to take action, we are unable to break the cycle! The goal of this course is for you to be able to support business objectives and meet client expectations by selecting the right planning approach for realistic and cost effective schedules, as well as project budgets. To achieve that, you will focus on gaining the necessary knowledge, skills, and techniques. What You Will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Use the work breakdown structure (WBS) as the basis for effective estimating of project resources Estimate effort and duration using a variety of techniques Develop preliminary schedules using the critical path method Apply a variety of optimization techniques to refine preliminary schedules Establish realistic schedule and cost baselines, with appropriate contingency reserves Explain how earned value management (EVM) contributes to control time and cost performance Foundation Concepts Project management basic definitions and concepts PES Key driver: competing constraints PES Process and success factors Project Definition and the WBS Project definition overview Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Decomposition: WBS development technique Resource Planning Resource planning overview Identifying resource requirements Identifying and filling resource gaps Applying resource planning tools Effort and Duration Estimating Estimating overview Estimating perspectives and approaches Estimating techniques Effort and duration estimating best practices Project Scheduling Overview of project scheduling Dependencies and the project network diagram Critical path method (CPM) Optimizing the schedule Budget, Risk, and Contingency Planning Overview of budget, risk, and contingency planning Estimating costs Determining the budget Project risk management processes Planning contingency reserves Project Baseline and Control Overview of project baseline Negotiating and the project baseline Earned value management (EVM) Project variances and actions Project control

Project Estimating and Scheduling: Virtual In-House Training Establishing realistic estimates and goals for projects that support business objectives and meet client expectations is one of the most challenging aspects of project planning. Delivering those results within the agreed-upon time, cost, and quality constraints is also challenging. Attempting to meet impossible deadlines with limited budgets often leads to unplanned product shortfalls, causing long-term support and utilization problems. We have all anguished about this recurring problem, but without having the skills or knowledge to take action, we are unable to break the cycle! The goal of this course is for you to be able to support business objectives and meet client expectations by selecting the right planning approach for realistic and cost effective schedules, as well as project budgets. To achieve that, you will focus on gaining the necessary knowledge, skills, and techniques. What You Will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Use the work breakdown structure (WBS) as the basis for effective estimating of project resources Estimate effort and duration using a variety of techniques Develop preliminary schedules using the critical path method Apply a variety of optimization techniques to refine preliminary schedules Establish realistic schedule and cost baselines, with appropriate contingency reserves Explain how earned value management (EVM) contributes to control time and cost performance Foundation Concepts Project management basic definitions and concepts PES Key driver: competing constraints PES Process and success factors Project Definition and the WBS Project definition overview Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Decomposition: WBS development technique Resource Planning Resource planning overview Identifying resource requirements Identifying and filling resource gaps Applying resource planning tools Effort and Duration Estimating Estimating overview Estimating perspectives and approaches Estimating techniques Effort and duration estimating best practices Project Scheduling Overview of project scheduling Dependencies and the project network diagram Critical path method (CPM) Optimizing the schedule Budget, Risk, and Contingency Planning Overview of budget, risk, and contingency planning Estimating costs Determining the budget Project risk management processes Planning contingency reserves Project Baseline and Control Overview of project baseline Negotiating and the project baseline Earned value management (EVM) Project variances and actions Project control

This course teaches intermediate-level skills in Primavera Project Manager P6 PPM professional client. Explore user and admin preferences, create roles and resources, assign expenses, and resource optimization. Discover methods to resolve conflicts and update schedules. Improve your project management skills with the latest techniques and workshops.

Introduction to Academic Project Management Skills aims to equip the learner with the fundamental concepts and tools to manage the given project's resources, scope, and time. The course aims to enable the learner to plan the timeline of projects, schedule work activities, and devise control measures for deadlines and resources so that the desired results can be obtained on time. Learning Outcomes After the successful completion of the certificate, the student will be able to learn: Fundamentals of Project Management. Characteristics and Objectives of Projects. Project Planning. Project Control. Tools and Techniques for Project Management. Completing the Project. 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 Management Skills - Academic This lecture provide an overview of the understanding and skills required for academic project management. QUIZ- PROJECT MANAGEMENT SKILLS 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 gets updated on current ideas in their respective field. We recommend this certificate for the following audience. CEO, Director, Manager, Supervisor Student/lecturer/academic Academic project manager Research supervisor Academic writer Average Completion Time 2 Weeks Accreditation 1 CPD Hour 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.

The aim of this course is to provide an overview of the key principles and techniques for leading and managing project work. It will focus on the core principles and generic methods of project management, showing how these can be applied to typical projects. The scope of the programme includes: The course also emphasises the importance of the leadership and team-working skills needed by project managers and team members in carrying out their roles. The principal training objectives for this programme are to: Explain and demonstrate the key principles of successful project management Demonstrate a range of useful project management tools and techniques Define the role of, and help participants understand the skills required by, the project leader Illustrate the use of project skills through examples and case studies Identify ways to improve project management, both individually and corporately DAY ONE 1 Introduction (Course sponsor) Why this programme has been developed Review of participants' needs and objectives 2 Key concepts and requirements for success Projects and project management Lessons from past projects; the essential requirements for success Differences between projects; characteristic project life cycles The challenges of project management; the role of the project manager Project exerciseA team exercise to demonstrate the challenges of project management 3 Defining project objectives and scope Identifying the stakeholders; key roles and responsibilities Getting organised; managing the definition process Working with the 'customer' to define the project scope 4 Project case study: part 1 Defining the project objectives: syndicate teams define the objectives and scope for a typical project 5 Project planning The nature of planning; recognising planning assumptions Planning the plan; the importance of team involvement Developing the work breakdown structure Estimating task resources, timescales and costs Developing the project schedule Analysing the plan and identifying the critical path 6 Project case study: part 2 Creating the project plan Syndicate teams begin development of their project plans (for completion after session 7) Team presentations and group discussion (after session 7) DAY TWO 7 Managing project risks Understanding and defining project risks Classifying risks and adopting an appropriate risk strategy Identifying, evaluating and managing project risks Agreeing ownership of project risks; the risk register Integrating planning and risk management 8 Project control Pro-active and re-active control; striking the right balance Pre-requisites for effective, pro-active project control Avoiding unnecessary 'scope creep' and controlling change Selecting the data needed to provide early warning of problems Monitoring project performance: 'S' curves, slip charts, earned value Getting good data and assessing project status Defining the roles and responsibilities for control Setting up a routine process for keeping up to date Managing and controlling multiple projects 9 Project case study: part 3 Controlling the project Teams control their project as new developments take place 10 Course review and transfer planning (Course sponsor present) Identify actions to be implemented individually Identify corporate opportunities for improving project management Sponsor-led review and discussion of proposals Conclusion

Description This course introduces students to project management fundamentals. Topics covered include project management basics, types of projects, building the team and schedule, creating the budget, execution, and more. COURSE CONTENT: Module 1 - Getting Started - 3m Getting Started Instructor Introduction Course Objectives Agenda Agenda Module 2 - Project Management Basics - 27m Project Management Basics PMI's PMBOK What is a Project? Attributes of a Project Examples of Projects What is Project Management Project Constraints “The Iron Triangle” Scope Cost Time How do we make this happen? How do we make this happen? The Fundamental Project Life Cycle The Project Life Cycle Fundamental Project Management Process Outputs Examples Unforeseen Circumstances Recommendations Words of Wisdom The Tools Fundamental Project Management Tools Fundamental Project Management Processes and Tools The People Objectives Stakeholder Customer Sponsor Team Members Management Project Manager's Role Project Manager's Responsibilities Time Management Matrix Time Management Matrix Time IS Money The Benefits of Project Management Summary Agenda Module 3 - Where Do Projects Come From - 56m Where Do Projects Come From Types of Organizations Enterprise Portfolio Management The Agenda BM101 Mission Vision Goals Business Strategy Management By Objectives Balanced Scorecard Approach Balanced Goals Objectives SMART Objectives from Balanced Goals SMART Objectives from Balanced Goals cont. Key Performance Indicators Action Plans BM101 Summary Project Management 101 PM Quotes Phases and Knowledge Areas 10 Knowledge Areas Aligned The Project Triangle PM101 PM101 Programs Portfolio PM101 Summary Enterprise Portfolio Management The Connection The Enterprise V Plans The Enterprise V Objectives The Enterprise V Programs The Enterprise V Portfolio Another View Enterprise Portfolio Management Versus Program & Project Management Summary Why Great ROI? But why is it necessary? Matrix Organization Structure Review Cadence How Projects Are Selected Objectives Needs Identification Business Case Enterprise Portfolio Management Proposing Projects Project Selection “The Funnel Flowchart” Project Prioritization Exercise Thirst Beverage Corporation Project Challenge Agenda Module 4 - Types of Projects - 32m Types of Projects Predictive Versus Agile Predictive Versus Agile Project Management Traditional Versus Agile Project Management Predictive Versus Agile The Predictive Project Life Cycle An Agile Project Life Cycle The Scrum Framework - Modified An Agile Project Life Cycle The Big Picture The Divide Agenda Module 5 - Initiation - 28m Initiation Our Project Our Project Setup 6 Essential Features for a PMIS PMIS Examples Leveraging Microsoft Teams Leveraging Microsoft Teams PMI's Project Life Cycle Fundamental Project Management Processes and Tools Project Charter Leveraging Microsoft Teams Creating a Project Charter Creating a Project Charter Fundamental Project Management Processes and Tools Stakeholder Register Leveraging Microsoft Teams Stakeholder Register Stakeholder Register Creating a Project Charter “The Iron Triangle” Agenda Module 6 - Building the Team - 24m Building the Team The Fundamental Project Life Cycle Build a High Performing Team Benefits of a High Performing Team Stages of Team Development Team Charter Working Agreement Working Agreement Leveraging Microsoft Teams Being a Good Leader Being a Servant Leader Servant Leader Kickoff Meeting Conducting Effective Meetings Agenda Module 7 - Building the Schedule - 52m Building the Schedule The Fundamental Project Life Cycle Fundamental Project Management Processes and Tools What a Schedule looks like….according to Google Benefits of a Project Schedule Aligning To PMI Steps to Build a Schedule 1 Plan Schedule Management Our project 1 Plan Schedule Management Steps to Build a Schedule Project Schedule….according to PMI How to Define Activities What Does It Look Like? Option 2 - WBS* by Work Package Option 3 - WBS By Phase Steps to Build a Schedule Leveraging Microsoft Teams “The Iron Triangle” Microsoft Scheduling Tool Capability Model Microsoft Scheduling Tool Capability Model Project Schedule in Excel Project Schedule in Microsoft Project Project Schedule in Project Online Agenda Module 8 - Creating the Budget - 24m Creating the Budget The Fundamental Project Life Cycle Project Cost Management General Notes Types of Costs What is a budget? Aligning To PMI Steps to Create a Budget 1. Plan Cost Management The Budget Tool Microsoft Scheduling Tool Capability Model Estimated Costs and Budget in Microsoft Project “The Iron Triangle” Agenda Module 9 - Planning Wrap Up - 6m Planning Wrap Up “The Iron Triangle” The Fundamental Project Life Cycle Perform Analysis Obtain Approval Save a Baseline Aligning to PMI Progressive Elaboration Agenda Module 10 - Execution - 41m Execution The Fundamental Project Life Cycle Fundamental Project Management Processes and Tools Managing Your Project Update Schedule and Actual Costs Managing Your Project Fundamental Project Management Processes and Tools Risks Aligning To PMI Risk Management Risk Management Processes Risk Register Risk Management Risk Probability Impact Assessment Risk Management Risk Register Risk Management Risk Management Risk Management Risk Register Risk Management Managing Your Project Issues Fundamental Project Management Processes and Tools Issue Log Fundamental Project Management Processes and Tools Status Report Status Report Status Report Project Status Report Agenda Module 11A - Monitor and Control - 11m Monitor and Control What is Monitor and Control? What is Monitor and Control? What should you monitor? What should you monitor? Project Control Project Control Principles Control Scope What should you monitor? Control Schedule What should you monitor? Control Costs What should you monitor? Module 11B - Earned Value Management - 41m Progress Monitoring Earned Value Management Earned Value Analysis Our Project Pipeline Project The Process to Set Up Pipeline Schedule Baseline Cost over Time Performance Measures Baselined Cost - Timephased PV - Planned Value PV - Planned Value PV - Planned Value PV - Planned Value The Process to Maintain Performing Analysis Performance Measures EV - Earned Value EV - Earned Value EV - Earned Value Performance Measures AC - Actual Cost AC - Actual Cost AC - Actual Cost Variances Cost Variance Schedule Variance Total Variance Graphical Representation Graphical Representation Graphical Representation Graphical Representation Microsoft Project - Math Check! Visual Reports in MS Project Report Exported from MS Project to Excel Aligning with Reality Revised Plan Reschedule Uncomplete Work in MS Project Revised Plan Revised Plan The Moral of the Story Performance Indexes Cost Performance Index Schedule Performance Index Completion Metrics Completion Metrics Completion Metrics Completion Metrics Completion Metrics Project Status as of 4/30 The Process to Maintain Project Status as of 4/30 Microsoft Project Math Check! Why Measure? Why Measure? What should you monitor? Module 11C - Other Items to Monitor - 19m What should you monitor? Risk Monitor and Control Risk Monitor and Control What should you monitor? Control Issues What should you monitor? Manage Stakeholder Engagement What should you monitor? Control Documents What should you monitor? Control The Product, Service or Result Control The Product, Service or Result Quality Terms and Definitions 7 Basic Quality Tools Controlling Quality What should you monitor? Module 11D - Controlling Changes - 3m Controlling Changes Controlling Changes Example Change Request Process Agenda Module 12 - Closure - 9m Closure Fundamental Project Management Processes and Tools Customer Feedback Customer Feedback Survey Lessons Learned Lessons Learned Fundamental Project Management Processes and Tools Project Summary Report Performance Evaluations Documentation Close-out Celebration Agenda Module 13 - Course Wrap Up - 14m Course Wrap Up Project Procurement Management Project Procurement Management Project Procurement Management Typical Steps Procurement Statement of Work Typical Steps Bid Document Typical Steps Contract Types of Contracts Typical Steps Control Procurements Typical Steps Close Procurements Typical Steps Congratulations! Objectives Review Agenda Total Duration: 6h 32m

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Diploma in Construction Management Level 3 covers essential theories, principles, and practical techniques applicable to the construction industry. From understanding project procurement methods to mastering construction management processes, this diploma equips you with the knowledge and skills needed for a successful career in construction management