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<h2>Introduction to Project Management: In-House Training</h2>
 <p>This course provides practical insights into what is project management and how it is performed in a structured manner.</p>
 <p>This course provides practical insights into what is project management and how it is performed in a structured manner. You will learn how projects are selected, initiated, planned, executed, monitored and control, as well as closed, which could serve you ubiquitously.</p>
 <p>The goal of this course is to provide a minimally essential orientation to practical project management concepts, tools, and techniques. You will be provided with enough of these that can be applied from both a project manager and a key stakeholder perspective.</p><h3>What you Will Learn</h3> 
 <p>You will learn how to:</p> 
 <ul> 
 <li>Articulate on the basics of the project management profession</li> 
 <li>Explain project management terms and concepts in practice</li> 
 <li>Speak on how projects originate in mature organizations</li> 
 <li>Employ a disciplined approach to initiating, planning, and managing projects to closure</li> 
 <li>Identify and describe the roles and responsibilities of key project stakeholders</li> 
 <li>Consider standard project processes to implement based upon the <em>PMBOK® Guide</em></li> 
 </ul><section>
                    <h3>Getting Started</h3> <ul>  <li>Introductions</li>  <li>Course orientation</li>  <li>Participants' expectations</li>  </ul>  <h3>Foundation Concepts</h3> <ul>  <li>Key terms and concepts</li>  <li>Organizational framework</li>  <li>Leadership framework</li>  </ul>  <h3>Originating and Initiating</h3> <ul>  <li>Originating projects</li>  <li>Initiating projects</li>  </ul>  <h3>Planning</h3> <ul>  <li>Planning overview</li>  <li>Scope and quality planning</li>  <li>Resources and risk planning</li>  <li>Schedule and cost planning</li>  <li>Project baselining</li>  </ul>  <h3>Executing and Controlling</h3> <ul>  <li>Executing</li>  <li>Monitoring and Controlling</li>  </ul>  <h3>Closing</h3> <ul>  <li>Project closing overview</li>  <li>Closing administratively</li>  <li>Closing financially</li>  </ul>  <h3>Summary and Next Steps</h3> <ul>  <li>Review of goals, objectives, key concepts, and expectations</li>  <li>Evaluations</li>  </ul>


                </section>

Introduction to Project Management: In-House Training
This course provides practical insights into what is project management and how it is performed in a structured manner.
This course provides practical insights into what is project management and how it is performed in a structured manner. You will learn how projects are selected, initiated, planned, executed, monitored and control, as well as closed, which could serve you ubiquitously.
The goal of this course is to provide a minimally essential orientation to practical project management concepts, tools, and techniques. You will be provided with enough of these that can be applied from both a project manager and a key stakeholder perspective.
What you Will Learn
You will learn how to:
Articulate on the basics of the project management profession
Explain project management terms and concepts in practice
Speak on how projects originate in mature organizations
Employ a disciplined approach to initiating, planning, and managing projects to closure
Identify and describe the roles and responsibilities of key project stakeholders
Consider standard project processes to implement based upon the PMBOK® Guide
Getting Started
Introductions
Course orientation
Participants' expectations
Foundation Concepts
Key terms and concepts
Organizational framework
Leadership framework
Originating and Initiating
Originating projects
Initiating projects
Planning
Planning overview
Scope and quality planning
Resources and risk planning
Schedule and cost planning
Project baselining
Executing and Controlling
Executing
Monitoring and Controlling
Closing
Project closing overview
Closing administratively
Closing financially
Summary and Next Steps
Review of goals, objectives, key concepts, and expectations
Evaluations

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PMI PMBOK

Project Management Institute (PMI)

Project Management Qualification (PMQ)

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Project Management

Google Project Management

Introduction to Project Management: In-House Training

General Admission

<h2>Project Management Fundamentals for IT Projects: In-House Training</h2>
 <p>A number of factors impact the new project manager's role within IT - for instance, the need to fully integrate IT into the business improvement process and the advent of distributed technology and Business Process Reengineering. As a result, the range of activities required of a new project manager has greatly increased, as well as the range of people with whom he or she interacts. This workshop enables you to minimize the problems inherent in managing a systems development project.</p><h3>What You Will Learn</h3>
 <p>You'll learn how to:</p>
 <ul>
 <li>Articulate the benefit of using a project management methodology, processes, and various life cycles for IT projects</li>
 <li>Articulate on various standards and maturity models that provide benefits to performing organizations that manage IT projects</li>
 <li>Describe governance, gating, and the processes required for project origination</li>
 <li>Conduct a stakeholder analysis and describe its benefits throughout the project life cycle</li>
 <li>Gather good requirements, develop a work breakdown structure (WBS), and establish a baseline project plan</li>
 <li>Execute against the baseline project plan while managing change and configuration items</li>
 <li>Monitor and control the project activities using the baseline project plan and earned value management concepts</li>
 <li>Close the project by conducting scope verification, procurement audits, gathering lessons learned, archiving project records, and releasing resources</li>
 </ul><section>
                    <h3>Getting Started</h3> <ul> <li>Course goal</li> <li>Course structure</li> <li>Course goals and objectives</li> </ul> <h3>Foundation Concepts</h3> <ul> <li>Key definitions and concepts</li> <li>Methodologies, processes, and project life cycles</li> <li>Project success factors and the benefits of standards and models</li> </ul> <h3>Project Originating and Initiating</h3> <ul> <li>Originating projects</li> <li>Initiating projects</li> </ul> <h3>Planning Stakeholder Engagement and Resource Management</h3> <ul> <li>Planning stakeholder engagement</li> <li>Planning human resources management</li> <li>Developing effective leadership skills</li> </ul> <h3>Planning Scope and Quality Management</h3> <ul> <li>Planning project scope</li> <li>Planning project quality</li> </ul> <h3>Planning Schedule Management</h3> <ul> <li>Planning project time</li> <li>Identifying schedule activities</li> <li>Sequencing schedule activities</li> <li>Estimating activity resources and time</li> <li>Developing project schedule</li> <li>Optimizing the project schedule</li> </ul> <h3>Planning Risk and Cost Management</h3> <ul> <li>Planning for project risks</li> <li>Planning project costs</li> <li>Estimating project costs</li> <li>Developing a project budget</li> </ul> <h3>Planning Communication and Procurement Management</h3> <ul> <li>Planning project communications</li> <li>Planning project procurements</li> </ul> <h3>Project Executing, Monitoring and Controlling, and Closing</h3> <ul> <li>Project executing</li> <li>Project monitoring and controlling</li> <li>Project closing</li> </ul>


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Project Management Fundamentals for IT Projects: In-House Training
A number of factors impact the new project manager's role within IT - for instance, the need to fully integrate IT into the business improvement process and the advent of distributed technology and Business Process Reengineering. As a result, the range of activities required of a new project manager has greatly increased, as well as the range of people with whom he or she interacts. This workshop enables you to minimize the problems inherent in managing a systems development project.
What You Will Learn
You'll learn how to:
Articulate the benefit of using a project management methodology, processes, and various life cycles for IT projects
Articulate on various standards and maturity models that provide benefits to performing organizations that manage IT projects
Describe governance, gating, and the processes required for project origination
Conduct a stakeholder analysis and describe its benefits throughout the project life cycle
Gather good requirements, develop a work breakdown structure (WBS), and establish a baseline project plan
Execute against the baseline project plan while managing change and configuration items
Monitor and control the project activities using the baseline project plan and earned value management concepts
Close the project by conducting scope verification, procurement audits, gathering lessons learned, archiving project records, and releasing resources
Getting Started
Course goal
Course structure
Course goals and objectives
Foundation Concepts
Key definitions and concepts
Methodologies, processes, and project life cycles
Project success factors and the benefits of standards and models
Project Originating and Initiating
Originating projects
Initiating projects
Planning Stakeholder Engagement and Resource Management
Planning stakeholder engagement
Planning human resources management
Developing effective leadership skills
Planning Scope and Quality Management
Planning project scope
Planning project quality
Planning Schedule Management
Planning project time
Identifying schedule activities
Sequencing schedule activities
Estimating activity resources and time
Developing project schedule
Optimizing the project schedule
Planning Risk and Cost Management
Planning for project risks
Planning project costs
Estimating project costs
Developing a project budget
Planning Communication and Procurement Management
Planning project communications
Planning project procurements
Project Executing, Monitoring and Controlling, and Closing
Project executing
Project monitoring and controlling
Project closing

Project Manager

Project Management Fundamentals for IT Projects: In-House Training

<h2>Project Management for Non-Project Managers: In-House Training</h2>
 <p>Individuals who are involved in projects (commissioning, supporting, sponsoring, etc.) may often be unfamiliar with project management. A basic understanding of project management is essential for non-project managers, who are critical stakeholders contributing to project success.</p>
 <p>This awareness course uses A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide)<em> </em>and other sources to introduce you to project management vocabulary, concepts, and techniques. It also provides insights into the realities of being a project manager, and opportunities to explore how you can positively impact projects in your own role.</p><h3>What You Will Learn</h3>
 <p>At the end of this program, you will be able to:</p>
 <ul>
 <li>Identify the benefits of project management</li>
 <li>Use standard project management terminology</li>
 <li>Describe characteristics of successful projects, project managers, and high-performing teams</li>
 <li>Explain various project stakeholder roles, their responsibilities, and the fundamental project management processes</li>
 <li>Recognize how agile / adaptive practices are useful for certain project life cycles</li>
 <li>Create a personal action plan for how to support real-world projects within a non-PM role</li>
 </ul><section>
                    <h3>Getting Started</h3> <ul> <li>Introductions</li> <li>Course structure</li> <li>Course goals and objectives</li> </ul> <h3>Foundation Concepts</h3> <ul> <li>Project management overview</li> <li>Strategic value of project management</li> <li>Defining project success</li> <li>Project life-cycle models and governance</li> <li>Project roles and responsibilities</li> </ul> <h3>Project Initiating and Planning</h3> <ul> <li>Initiating the project</li> <li>Defining project requirements and scope</li> <li>Developing the project schedule and budget</li> </ul> <h3>Project Risk Management, Executing, Monitoring, and Closing</h3> <ul> <li>Understanding, evaluating, and adjusting for risk</li> <li>Honoring the baseline and executing the project</li> <li>Monitoring and controlling the project</li> <li>Closing the project</li> </ul> <h3>Project Interpersonal Processes</h3> <ul> <li>Project communication</li> <li>Project team development</li> <li>Conflict management</li> </ul>


                </section>

Project Management for Non-Project Managers: In-House Training
Individuals who are involved in projects (commissioning, supporting, sponsoring, etc.) may often be unfamiliar with project management. A basic understanding of project management is essential for non-project managers, who are critical stakeholders contributing to project success.
This awareness course uses A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) and other sources to introduce you to project management vocabulary, concepts, and techniques. It also provides insights into the realities of being a project manager, and opportunities to explore how you can positively impact projects in your own role.
What You Will Learn
At the end of this program, you will be able to:
Identify the benefits of project management
Use standard project management terminology
Describe characteristics of successful projects, project managers, and high-performing teams
Explain various project stakeholder roles, their responsibilities, and the fundamental project management processes
Recognize how agile / adaptive practices are useful for certain project life cycles
Create a personal action plan for how to support real-world projects within a non-PM role
Getting Started
Introductions
Course structure
Course goals and objectives
Foundation Concepts
Project management overview
Strategic value of project management
Defining project success
Project life-cycle models and governance
Project roles and responsibilities
Project Initiating and Planning
Initiating the project
Defining project requirements and scope
Developing the project schedule and budget
Project Risk Management, Executing, Monitoring, and Closing
Understanding, evaluating, and adjusting for risk
Honoring the baseline and executing the project
Monitoring and controlling the project
Closing the project
Project Interpersonal Processes
Project communication
Project team development
Conflict management

Project Management for Non-Project Managers: In-House Training

<h2>Risk Management for IT Projects: In-House Training</h2>
 <p>IT projects may have direct bottom-line impact on the organization, cost millions of dollars, cause organizational change and change the way the organization is perceived by clients. Many IT projects are notoriously hard to predict and are filled with risk. IT Risk Management takes a comprehensive look at IT project risk management using PMI's PMBOK® Guide Risk Management Model in the context of IT Project Life Cycle phases.</p>
 <p>The goal of this course is to arm the practitioner with a rigorous, common-sense approach to addressing uncertainty in projects. This approach includes the ability to influence project outcomes, avoid many potential project risks, and be ready to calmly and efficiently respond to unavoidable challenges.</p><h3>What you will Learn</h3>
 <p>You'll learn how to:</p>
 <ul>
 <li>Describe the risk management process, using the <em>PMBOK® Guide</em>'s standard models and terminology</li>
 <li>Discuss the potential barriers to managing risk effectively in IT project organizations</li>
 <li>Develop an effective risk management plan for IT projects</li>
 <li>Identify project risks using IT-specific, practical tools</li>
 <li>Analyze individual risk events and overall project risk using IT-specific, practical approaches</li>
 <li>Plan effective responses to IT-specific risk based on the results of risk analysis and integrate risk responses into project schedules and cost estimates</li>
 <li>Manage and control risk throughout the IT project life cycle</li>
 <li>Implement selected elements of IT project risk management on your next project</li>
 </ul><section>
                    <h3>Foundation Concepts</h3> <ul> <li>Basic concepts and purpose</li> <li>Risk and project constraints</li> <li>Risk and corporate cultures</li> <li>Risk management and IT PLC standards</li> </ul> <h3>Plan Risk Management for IT Projects</h3> <ul> <li>Plan Risk management process</li> <li>Plan Risk management activities</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Design a standard template</li> <li>Assess the project-specific needs</li> <li>Tailor the template</li> <li>Produce a project-specific risk management plan</li> <li>Gain consensus and submit as part of overall project plan</li> <li>A risk management plan of IT projects</li> </ul> <h3>Identify Risks for IT Projects</h3> <ul> <li>Identify risk process overview</li> <li>Risk categories and examples</li> <li>Risk identification tools</li> <li>Risk events by project life-cycle phases</li> </ul> <h3>Perform Risk Analysis for IT Projects</h3> <ul> <li>Perform qualitative risk analysis overview</li> <li>Core qualitative tools for IT projects</li> <li>Auxiliary qualitative tools for cost and schedule estimates</li> <li>When to use quantitative analysis for IT projects</li> </ul> <h3>Plan Risk Response for IT Projects</h3> <ul> <li>Plan risk response overview</li> <li>Active risk response strategies for IT projects (Threat and Opportunity)</li> <li>Acceptance and contingency reserves</li> <li>Contingency planning for IT projects</li> <li>Plan risk responses for IT projects</li> </ul> <h3>Implement Risk Response for IT Projects</h3> <ul> <li>Implement Risk Responses</li> <li>Executing Risk Response Plans</li> <li>Techniques and Tools Used</li> <li>Continuous Risk Management</li> </ul> <h3>Monitor Risks for IT Projects</h3> <ul> <li>Monitor risks overview</li> <li>Monitor risks tips for IT projects</li> <li>Technical performance measurement systems</li> <li>Risk management implementation for IT projects</li> </ul>


                </section>

Risk Management for IT Projects: In-House Training
IT projects may have direct bottom-line impact on the organization, cost millions of dollars, cause organizational change and change the way the organization is perceived by clients. Many IT projects are notoriously hard to predict and are filled with risk. IT Risk Management takes a comprehensive look at IT project risk management using PMI's PMBOK® Guide Risk Management Model in the context of IT Project Life Cycle phases.
The goal of this course is to arm the practitioner with a rigorous, common-sense approach to addressing uncertainty in projects. This approach includes the ability to influence project outcomes, avoid many potential project risks, and be ready to calmly and efficiently respond to unavoidable challenges.
What you will Learn
You'll learn how to:
Describe the risk management process, using the PMBOK® Guide's standard models and terminology
Discuss the potential barriers to managing risk effectively in IT project organizations
Develop an effective risk management plan for IT projects
Identify project risks using IT-specific, practical tools
Analyze individual risk events and overall project risk using IT-specific, practical approaches
Plan effective responses to IT-specific risk based on the results of risk analysis and integrate risk responses into project schedules and cost estimates
Manage and control risk throughout the IT project life cycle
Implement selected elements of IT project risk management on your next project
Foundation Concepts
Basic concepts and purpose
Risk and project constraints
Risk and corporate cultures
Risk management and IT PLC standards
Plan Risk Management for IT Projects
Plan Risk management process
Plan Risk management activities
Design a standard template
Assess the project-specific needs
Tailor the template
Produce a project-specific risk management plan
Gain consensus and submit as part of overall project plan
A risk management plan of IT projects
Identify Risks for IT Projects
Identify risk process overview
Risk categories and examples
Risk identification tools
Risk events by project life-cycle phases
Perform Risk Analysis for IT Projects
Perform qualitative risk analysis overview
Core qualitative tools for IT projects
Auxiliary qualitative tools for cost and schedule estimates
When to use quantitative analysis for IT projects
Plan Risk Response for IT Projects
Plan risk response overview
Active risk response strategies for IT projects (Threat and Opportunity)
Acceptance and contingency reserves
Contingency planning for IT projects
Plan risk responses for IT projects
Implement Risk Response for IT Projects
Implement Risk Responses
Executing Risk Response Plans
Techniques and Tools Used
Continuous Risk Management
Monitor Risks for IT Projects
Monitor risks overview
Monitor risks tips for IT projects
Technical performance measurement systems
Risk management implementation for IT projects

Risk Management

Project Risk Management

Financial Risk Management

Risk Management for IT Projects: In-House Training

Harpenden

<p>The aim of this course is to provide project managers, project engineers and project support staff with a toolkit they can use on their projects. The tools range from the simple that can be used on all projects to the advanced that can be used where appropriate.</p>This programme will help the participants to:<ul><li>Identify and engage with stakeholders</li><li>Use tools for requirements gathering and scope management</li><li>Produce better estimates using a range of techniques</li><li>Develop more reliable schedules</li><li>Effectively manage delivery</li></ul><section>
                    DAY ONE <h3>1 Introduction</h3><ul><li>Overview of the programme</li><li>Review of participants' needs and objectives</li></ul> <h3>2 Stakeholder management</h3><ul><li>Using PESTLE to aid stakeholder identification</li><li>Stakeholder mapping</li><li>The Salience model</li><li>Stakeholder engagement grid</li></ul> <h3>3 Requirements management</h3><ul><li>Using prototypes and models to elucidate requirements</li><li>Prioritising techniques</li><li>Roadmaps</li><li>Requirements traceability</li></ul> <h3>4 Scope management</h3><ul><li>Work breakdown structures</li><li>Responsibility assignment matrix</li></ul> <h3>5 Delivery approaches</h3><ul><li>Sequential</li><li>Agile</li></ul> <h3>6 Estimating</h3><ul><li>Comparative estimating</li><li>Parametric</li><li>Bottom-up</li><li>Three-point estimating</li><li>Delphi and Planning Poker</li><li>Creating realistic budgets</li></ul> DAY TWO <h3>7 Scheduling</h3><ul><li>Critical path analysis</li><li>Smoothing and levelling</li><li>Timeboxing</li><li>Team boards</li><li>Monte Carlo simulations</li><li>Probability of completion</li></ul> <h3>8 People management</h3><ul><li>Situational Leadership</li><li>The Tuckman model</li><li>Negotiation</li><li>Conflict management</li><li>Belbin</li></ul> <h3>9 Monitoring and control</h3><ul><li>Earned value management</li></ul> <h3>10 Course review and action planning</h3><ul><li>Identify actions to be implemented individually</li><li>Conclusion</li></ul><p> </p><p><em>PMI, CAPM, PMP and PMBOK are registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.</em></p> 


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The aim of this course is to provide project managers, project engineers and project support staff with a toolkit they can use on their projects. The tools range from the simple that can be used on all projects to the advanced that can be used where appropriate.
This programme will help the participants to:
Identify and engage with stakeholders
Use tools for requirements gathering and scope management
Produce better estimates using a range of techniques
Develop more reliable schedules
Effectively manage delivery
DAY ONE
1 Introduction
Overview of the programme
Review of participants' needs and objectives
2 Stakeholder management
Using PESTLE to aid stakeholder identification
Stakeholder mapping
The Salience model
Stakeholder engagement grid
3 Requirements management
Using prototypes and models to elucidate requirements
Prioritising techniques
Roadmaps
Requirements traceability
4 Scope management
Work breakdown structures
Responsibility assignment matrix
5 Delivery approaches
Sequential
Agile
6 Estimating
Comparative estimating
Parametric
Bottom-up
Three-point estimating
Delphi and Planning Poker
Creating realistic budgets
DAY TWO
7 Scheduling
Critical path analysis
Smoothing and levelling
Timeboxing
Team boards
Monte Carlo simulations
Probability of completion
8 People management
Situational Leadership
The Tuckman model
Negotiation
Conflict management
Belbin
9 Monitoring and control
Earned value management
10 Course review and action planning
Identify actions to be implemented individually
Conclusion
 
PMI, CAPM, PMP and PMBOK are registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.

The In House Training Company

The project management toolkit (In-House)

<p>Project management can seem scary and rather intimidating. The whole aim of this programme is to give people a simple and straightforward way of dealing with projects without having to use complex and confusing systems.</p><p>This two-day course is designed to introduce the apparently complex world of project management in a simple and practical manner. The programme is for anybody who has to run a project of any nature. It has been attended by people from as diverse fields as events management, fashion, charities, oil companies and so on. The programme is run without using any IT project management systems although an introduction can be given if required.</p><p>At the end of the programme participants will leave understanding:</p><ul><li>What a project is and why projects are so important today</li><li>The roles of a project manager</li><li>Some key language and concepts</li><li>A simple 5-step model for organising projects</li><li>How to make sure you understand what your 'client' really wants</li><li>A set of three simple tools to plan the project</li><li>How to make decisions</li><li>What to monitor when the project is running</li><li>How to close the project</li></ul><section>
                    <h3>1 Introduction</h3><ul><li>What is the aim of this programme?</li></ul> <h3>2 Background thinking</h3><ul><li>What is a project?</li><li>The project manager's eternal triangle (cost-quality-time)</li><li>What are the characteristics of successful projects?</li><li>Who are the key characters in a project?</li><li>What are the roles of a project manager?</li></ul> <h3>3 The project process</h3><ul><li>Why have one?</li></ul> <h3>4 Project initiation</h3><ul><li>What is the aim?</li><li>Identifying key information</li><li>Key skill: mission analysis</li><li>Initial risk analysis</li><li>Document and sign-off</li></ul> <h3>5 Decision-making - 'Stop, Think, Act!'</h3><ul><li>The 'Stop, Think, Act!' technique</li><li>Recognise the opportunity to make a decision</li><li>The 3 Cs - making sure we understand the decisions we have to make</li><li>Identifying options</li><li>Making your decision</li><li>Taking it to action</li></ul> <h3>6 Creativity</h3> <h3>7 The planning stage</h3><ul><li>Identify all discrete tasks</li><li>Sequence and dependencies</li><li>Time line - critical path</li><li>Resources</li><li>Project base-line</li></ul> <h3>8 Execution stage - delivering the result</h3><ul><li>Monitor</li><li>Evaluate</li><li>Adapt</li><li>Control</li><li>Review</li></ul> <h3>9 The project close</h3><ul><li>Review</li><li>Documentation</li><li>Have we delivered?</li><li>What have we learned?</li></ul> 


                </section>

Project management can seem scary and rather intimidating. The whole aim of this programme is to give people a simple and straightforward way of dealing with projects without having to use complex and confusing systems.
This two-day course is designed to introduce the apparently complex world of project management in a simple and practical manner. The programme is for anybody who has to run a project of any nature. It has been attended by people from as diverse fields as events management, fashion, charities, oil companies and so on. The programme is run without using any IT project management systems although an introduction can be given if required.
At the end of the programme participants will leave understanding:
What a project is and why projects are so important today
The roles of a project manager
Some key language and concepts
A simple 5-step model for organising projects
How to make sure you understand what your 'client' really wants
A set of three simple tools to plan the project
How to make decisions
What to monitor when the project is running
How to close the project
1 Introduction
What is the aim of this programme?
2 Background thinking
What is a project?
The project manager's eternal triangle (cost-quality-time)
What are the characteristics of successful projects?
Who are the key characters in a project?
What are the roles of a project manager?
3 The project process
Why have one?
4 Project initiation
What is the aim?
Identifying key information
Key skill: mission analysis
Initial risk analysis
Document and sign-off
5 Decision-making - 'Stop, Think, Act!'
The 'Stop, Think, Act!' technique
Recognise the opportunity to make a decision
The 3 Cs - making sure we understand the decisions we have to make
Identifying options
Making your decision
Taking it to action
6 Creativity
7 The planning stage
Identify all discrete tasks
Sequence and dependencies
Time line - critical path
Resources
Project base-line
8 Execution stage - delivering the result
Monitor
Evaluate
Adapt
Control
Review
9 The project close
Review
Documentation
Have we delivered?
What have we learned?

Programme Manager

Project management made easy! (In-House)

<p>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.</p><p>The scope of the programme includes:</p><p>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.</p>The principal training objectives for this programme are to:<ul><li>Explain and demonstrate the key principles of successful project management</li><li>Demonstrate a range of useful project management tools and techniques</li><li>Define the role of, and help participants understand the skills required by, the project leader</li><li>Illustrate the use of project skills through examples and case studies</li><li>Identify ways to improve project management, both individually and corporately</li></ul><section>
                    DAY ONE <h3>1 Introduction (Course sponsor)</h3><ul><li>Why this programme has been developed</li><li>Review of participants' needs and objectives</li></ul> <h3>2 Key concepts and requirements for success</h3><ul><li>Projects and project management</li><li>Lessons from past projects; the essential requirements for success</li><li>Differences between projects; characteristic project life cycles</li><li>The challenges of project management; the role of the project manager</li><li>Project exercise<ul><li><em>A team exercise to demonstrate the challenges of project management</em></li></ul></li></ul> <h3>3 Defining project objectives and scope</h3><ul><li>Identifying the stakeholders; key roles and responsibilities</li><li>Getting organised; managing the definition process</li><li>Working with the 'customer' to define the project scope</li></ul> <h3>4 Project case study: part 1</h3><ul><li><em>Defining the project objectives: syndicate teams define the objectives and scope for a typical project</em></li></ul> <h3>5 Project planning</h3><ul><li>The nature of planning; recognising planning assumptions</li><li>Planning the plan; the importance of team involvement</li><li>Developing the work breakdown structure</li><li>Estimating task resources, timescales and costs</li><li>Developing the project schedule</li><li>Analysing the plan and identifying the critical path</li></ul> <h3>6 Project case study: part 2</h3><ul><li><em>Creating the project plan</em></li><li><em>Syndicate teams begin development of their project plans (for completion after session 7)</em></li><li><em>Team presentations and group discussion (after session 7)</em></li></ul> DAY TWO <h3>7 Managing project risks</h3><ul><li>Understanding and defining project risks</li><li>Classifying risks and adopting an appropriate risk strategy</li><li>Identifying, evaluating and managing project risks</li><li>Agreeing ownership of project risks; the risk register</li><li>Integrating planning and risk management</li></ul> <h3>8 Project control</h3><ul><li>Pro-active and re-active control; striking the right balance</li><li>Pre-requisites for effective, pro-active project control</li><li>Avoiding unnecessary 'scope creep' and controlling change</li><li>Selecting the data needed to provide early warning of problems</li><li>Monitoring project performance: 'S' curves, slip charts, earned value</li><li>Getting good data and assessing project status</li><li>Defining the roles and responsibilities for control</li><li>Setting up a routine process for keeping up to date</li><li>Managing and controlling multiple projects</li></ul> <h3>9 Project case study: part 3</h3><ul><li><em>Controlling the project</em></li><li><em>Teams control their project as new developments take place</em></li></ul> <h3>10 Course review and transfer planning (Course sponsor present)</h3><ul><li>Identify actions to be implemented individually</li><li>Identify corporate opportunities for improving project management</li><li>Sponsor-led review and discussion of proposals</li><li>Conclusion</li></ul> 


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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

Project Leadership

Professional Skills Course (PSC)

Trainers Course

Successful project management (In-House)

<p>This programme provides an intensive, one-day overview of the key concepts and techniques of project management. The project management methods presented can be applied to a wide range of projects and the course emphasises both the task and the team-related aspects of project management.</p>The aims of the programme are to:<ul><li>Present the key concepts of project management</li><li>Provide a structured approach for managing projects</li><li>Demonstrate tools and techniques for planning and controlling project work</li><li>Enable participants to apply the techniques to their own projects</li></ul><p>At the end of the programme, participants will:</p><ul><li>Recognise the benefits of a structured approach to project work</li><li>Be able to apply a range of practical tools and techniques to improve their personal effectiveness in project work</li><li>Have a means of determining the status of current projects and know what actions are needed to ensure success</li></ul><section>
                    <h3>1 Introduction</h3><ul><li>Why this programme has been developed</li><li>Review of participants' needs and objectives</li></ul> <h3>2 Key concepts</h3><ul><li>The characteristics of projects and project work</li><li>The four key phases of a project</li><li>Essential lessons from past projects</li><li>Key success factors</li><li>Achieving success through the 'Team-Action Model'</li><li>Challenges of the multi-project situation</li></ul> <h3>3 Setting project goals</h3><ul><li>Understanding 'customer' requirements</li><li>Managing project stakeholders and gaining commitment</li><li>Using questioning skills to define goals and success criteria</li><li>Defining and documenting the scope of the project</li></ul> <h3>4 Project planning</h3><ul><li>Defining what has to be done</li><li>Creating a work breakdown</li><li>Agreeing roles and responsibilities for the work</li><li>Developing a programme using networks and bar charts</li><li>Estimating timescales, costs and resource requirements</li><li><em>Planning exercise: participants develop a project plan</em></li><li>Identifying and managing project risks</li><li>Using project planning software</li><li>Managing and updating the plan</li></ul> <h3>5 Project implementation and control</h3><ul><li>Creating a pro-active monitoring and control process</li><li>Techniques for monitoring progress</li><li>Using latest estimates</li><li>Managing project meetings</li><li>Resolving problems effectively</li><li>Managing multiple projects</li><li>Personal time management</li></ul> <h3>6 Course review and action planning</h3><ul><li>Identify actions</li><li>Sponsor-led review and discussion of proposals</li><li>Conclusion</li></ul> 


                </section>

This programme provides an intensive, one-day overview of the key concepts and techniques of project management. The project management methods presented can be applied to a wide range of projects and the course emphasises both the task and the team-related aspects of project management.
The aims of the programme are to:
Present the key concepts of project management
Provide a structured approach for managing projects
Demonstrate tools and techniques for planning and controlling project work
Enable participants to apply the techniques to their own projects
At the end of the programme, participants will:
Recognise the benefits of a structured approach to project work
Be able to apply a range of practical tools and techniques to improve their personal effectiveness in project work
Have a means of determining the status of current projects and know what actions are needed to ensure success
1 Introduction
Why this programme has been developed
Review of participants' needs and objectives
2 Key concepts
The characteristics of projects and project work
The four key phases of a project
Essential lessons from past projects
Key success factors
Achieving success through the 'Team-Action Model'
Challenges of the multi-project situation
3 Setting project goals
Understanding 'customer' requirements
Managing project stakeholders and gaining commitment
Using questioning skills to define goals and success criteria
Defining and documenting the scope of the project
4 Project planning
Defining what has to be done
Creating a work breakdown
Agreeing roles and responsibilities for the work
Developing a programme using networks and bar charts
Estimating timescales, costs and resource requirements
Planning exercise: participants develop a project plan
Identifying and managing project risks
Using project planning software
Managing and updating the plan
5 Project implementation and control
Creating a pro-active monitoring and control process
Techniques for monitoring progress
Using latest estimates
Managing project meetings
Resolving problems effectively
Managing multiple projects
Personal time management
6 Course review and action planning
Identify actions
Sponsor-led review and discussion of proposals
Conclusion

Introduction to project management (In-House)

Chatham

<h1 dir="ltr" id="isPasted" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Course Overview:</span></h1><p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">This training based on leading teams will help you to develop anyone that leads a team or is involved in a leadership role. It is also useful for those that are about to embark on a position of leadership or need to develop their leadership skills.</span></p><p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Course Contents:</strong></span></p><p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Having an effective team around you is crucial. However, it is an area that is often left to chance, which can lead to de-motivated individuals that do not feel part of the business and consequently do not perform. This course looks at what it takes to lead an effective team and how you can get the best out of the people in it by understanding the role of the leader, both personally and from the point of view of the team.</span></p><p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Course Topics:</strong></span></p><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;"><p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Qualities of an Effective Leader</strong></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">&nbsp;&ndash; Identifying the key characteristics of effective leaders, rating themselves against them and establishing key actions to develop the skills.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;"><p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Leader or Manager?</strong></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">&nbsp;&ndash; Establishing the difference between the two and comparing themselves to those qualities.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;"><p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">That Vision Thing</strong></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">&nbsp;&ndash; Making the business vision &lsquo;live&rsquo; for the team by answering key questions.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;"><p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Developing Your Team Goals</strong></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">&nbsp;&ndash; Reviewing an action plan that develops clear goals for their team based on the business vision.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;"><p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Motivation</strong></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">&nbsp;&ndash; Determining the &lsquo;Why&rsquo; for their staff and developing an understanding of emotions in a business context.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;"><p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">What Motivates?</strong></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">&nbsp;&ndash; Looking at specific motivators for individuals and understanding that everyone is motivated by different things.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;"><p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Being Consistently Different</strong>&nbsp;</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">&ndash; Going against popular leadership theory and identifying that each staff member needs to be treated differently.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;"><p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Dealing With Difficult Team Members</strong></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">&nbsp;&ndash; Understanding why team members are difficult. Looking at different behavior types and strategies for responding to them. Also, realizing that &lsquo;difficult&rsquo; behavior sometimes has its benefits.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;"><p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Coaching</strong></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">&nbsp;&ndash; Using a simple method of coaching, including action plans.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;"><p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Three Key Skills of Coaching</strong></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">&nbsp;&ndash; Looking at the skills required to be an effective coach.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;"><p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Instant Results Coaching</strong></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">&nbsp;&ndash; Coaching in a hurry!</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;"><p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Can Do Coaching Practice</strong></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">&nbsp;&ndash; Putting the learning into practice</span></p></li></ul><p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Course Feature:</strong></span></p><p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">By the end of this training you will be able to:</span></p><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;"><p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Explain the qualities of an effective leader</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;"><p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Benchmark themselves against those qualities and develop actions to improve</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;"><p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Explain the difference between leading and managing</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;"><p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Explain the value of sharing the business vision with the team</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;"><p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Develop team goals based on the business vision</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;"><p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Motivate their staff by understanding their drivers and developing actions to support them</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;"><p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Deal with difficult staff members</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;"><p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Challenge staff in a meaningful and effective way</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;"><p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Coach staff effectively using a simple process</span></p></li></ul><p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Certification:</strong></span></p><p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Once after the training you receive course completion certificate from Mangates</span></p><p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Who can Attend?</strong></span></p><p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Anybody who is interested in learning Effective Skills to Lead a Team.</span></p>

Certificate: Course Completion Certificate | Language: English

Duration: 2 Days | Credits: 16 PDUs

Course Delivery: Classroom | Virtual Live

Lunch and Beverages are included in a classroom session

Course Description:

In the competitive construction industry, the need for training is more vital than ever. Organizations that devote resources to professional development are more likely to see higher productivity and greater efficiency. On-the-job training can provide crucial knowledge to perform tasks at hand, but the best professionals constantly seek to learn about new techniques and technologies to improve their performance on-site and in the office.

Our Construction Project Manager Course (PMC) provides project managers the chance to sharpen the skills necessary to work more efficiently, increase productivity, and propel your construction business to the next level. PMC provides the ideal opportunity for project managers to gain crucial knowledge and leadership skills to stay competitive. This program will provide participants with skills they can immediately implement on the job and in the field. Everyone who goes through the program has something to gain over an intense week of workshops, assignments, and team-building activities.

PMC participants experience an interactive program that explores 15 critical areas of project management that seasoned project managers tackle on a daily basis. PMC provides participants with practical solutions to current industry challenges they can take back to immediately impact performance and improve project results.

Learning Objectives: 

Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

● Identify the importance of pre-planning and its correlation with a company’s bottom line.
● Discuss the impact of low job site productivity on the project contractor, craftsperson, project owner, and designer.
● Discuss information required to evaluate and select subcontractor and vendor services and material and equipment purchases.
● Identify legal actions, or lack thereof, that can have far-reaching legal consequences for the project manager, their company, and many others.

Course Topics:

Day 1:

1.Project Planning
Importance of pre-planning.
Developing comprehensive project plans.
Correlation between planning and profitability.
Tools and techniques for effective planning.

2.Safety Management
Importance of safety in construction.
Developing and implementing safety plans.
OSHA regulations and compliance.
Risk assessment and mitigation.

3.Construction Productivity
Factors affecting job site productivity.
Techniques to improve productivity.
Measuring and tracking productivity.
Case studies of productivity improvements.

4.Subcontractor & Vendor Management
Evaluating and selecting subcontractors and vendors.
Contract negotiation and management.
Performance monitoring and quality control.
Building and maintaining strong relationships.

5.Critical Path Method (CPM) Scheduling
Basics of CPM scheduling.
Developing and maintaining project schedules.
Identifying and managing critical paths.
Tools and software for scheduling.

Day 2:

1.Claims Management
Types of claims in construction.
Preventing and managing claims.
Documentation and communication strategies.
Dispute resolution methods.

2.Legal Issues & Contract Clauses
Key legal concepts in construction.
Important contract clauses and their implications.
Managing legal risks and liabilities.
Case studies of legal issues in construction.

3.Cost Control
Budgeting and cost estimation.
Tracking and controlling project costs.
Analyzing cost performance.
Techniques for cost reduction.

4.Project Recordkeeping
Importance of accurate recordkeeping.
Types of project records and documentation.
Best practices for maintaining records.
Tools for efficient recordkeeping.

5.Communication
Importance of effective communication.
Strategies for improving communication.
Tools and technologies for communication.
Case studies of communication failures and successes.

6.Time Management
Techniques for effective time management.
Prioritizing tasks and managing deadlines.
Tools for time tracking and management.
Case studies of time management in construction.

7.Problem Solving & Decision Making
Techniques for problem-solving.
Decision-making frameworks.
Analyzing and evaluating options.
Case studies of problem-solving in construction.

8.Innovation
Importance of innovation in construction.
Identifying and implementing new technologies.
Encouraging a culture of innovation.
Case studies of successful innovation.

Conclusion: 

The PMC course aims to equip project managers with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in the construction industry. By addressing the critical areas of project management, participants will leave the course with practical strategies and tools to enhance their performance and drive their projects to success.
Who Can Attend?
The Construction Project Manager (PMC) 2 Days Training course is designed for:

Project Managers: Experienced project managers looking to enhance their skills and stay updated with the latest industry practices and technologies.
Construction Managers: Individuals responsible for overseeing construction projects who want to improve their management techniques and project outcomes.
Site Supervisors: Supervisors and foremen seeking to gain a deeper understanding of project management principles and practices to better support project managers.
Engineers and Architects: Professionals involved in the planning, design, and execution of construction projects who want to enhance their project management knowledge and skills.
Construction Professionals: Anyone in the construction industry, including estimators, planners, and coordinators, aiming to improve their project management capabilities and advance their careers.
Business Owners and Executives: Owners and executives of construction companies who want to ensure their project managers and teams are well-equipped with the necessary skills to drive project success and business growth.
Aspiring Project Managers: Individuals aspiring to move into project management roles within the construction industry, seeking foundational knowledge and skills to prepare for the transition.
HR and Training Managers: Human resource and training managers responsible for the professional development of their company's construction management teams.
Prerequisites
While there are no strict prerequisites for attending the PMC course, having a basic understanding of construction processes and some experience in construction project management will be beneficial. Participants should come prepared to engage in interactive discussions and practical exercises that require critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Benefits of Taking the Construction Project Manager (PMC) 2 Days Training Course In-House
1. Customization to Your Needs:
● The course can be tailored to address the specific challenges and requirements of your organization, ensuring the content is relevant and directly applicable to your projects and team dynamics.

2. Convenience and Flexibility:
● Conducting the training in-house eliminates the need for travel, saving time and reducing costs for your employees. It also allows for scheduling flexibility to fit the course around your team's availability.

3. Team Building and Collaboration:
● In-house training fosters a collaborative learning environment, encouraging team building and improved communication among your employees. It provides an opportunity for your team to work together on practical exercises and case studies, strengthening their ability to collaborate effectively on future projects.

4. Immediate Application:
● The skills and knowledge gained during the course can be immediately applied to your current projects, leading to quick improvements in productivity, efficiency, and project outcomes.

5. Cost-Effective:
● In-house training is often more cost-effective than sending multiple employees to external courses. You save on travel and accommodation expenses, and there are often discounts available for group bookings.

6. Consistent Training:
● Ensuring that all relevant team members receive the same high-quality training ensures consistency in the application of project management principles and practices across your organization.

7. Confidentiality:
● In-house training allows your team to discuss sensitive and proprietary information freely without concerns about confidentiality. This can lead to more open discussions and practical problem-solving sessions.

8. Enhanced Engagement:
● Training conducted in a familiar environment can increase engagement and participation. Employees may feel more comfortable and willing to engage in discussions, ask questions, and participate in activities.

9. Long-Term Benefits:
● Investing in in-house training demonstrates your commitment to employee development, which can boost morale, job satisfaction, and retention rates. Employees are more likely to stay with an organization that invests in their professional growth.

10. Direct Access to Trainers:
● Having trainers on-site allows for more personalized interaction, immediate feedback, and the opportunity to address specific concerns or questions that arise during the training.

11. Aligns with Organizational Goals:
● In-house training can be aligned with your organizational goals and strategies, ensuring that the skills and knowledge gained are directly contributing to your company's overall objectives.

12. Follow-Up Support:
● Trainers can offer follow-up support and coaching to ensure that the concepts and techniques learned during the course are successfully implemented in your organization.

13. Increased Productivity:
● With the entire team trained together, there is a reduced learning curve, leading to quicker implementation of new practices and increased productivity.

14. Industry-Relevant Case Studies:
● Trainers can incorporate industry-relevant case studies and examples specific to your organization, making the learning experience more relatable and impactful.

By choosing to conduct the PMC 2 Days Training course in-house, your organization can maximize the benefits of professional development, ensuring that your team is equipped with the essential skills and knowledge to excel in the competitive construction industry.

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<h2>APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ): In-House Training</h2>
<p>The APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) (IPMA Level D) is a knowledge-based qualification that allows candidates to demonstrate knowledge of all elements of project management. Candidates will be able to demonstrate an understanding of how these elements interact and how their project fits into their strategic and commercial environment. The course will cover the 67 assessment criteria defined by APM and prepare you to sit the examination on the fifth and final day. In addition to the instructor-led sessions, you should also expect to complete some self-directed study in the evenings.</p>
<p>The APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) examination is a three-hour paper where candidates must answer 10 out of 16 questions that can cover all 67 assessment criteria topics.</p><h3>What you will Learn</h3>
<p>You'll learn how to:</p>
<ul>
<li>Provide organizations with a proven project management methodology that will allow individuals to plan, organize, and control the successful implementation of projects</li>
<li>Achieve the APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ), the UK's leading project management qualification</li>
<li>Provide practical skills and techniques to help further your career in project management</li>
</ul><section>
                    <h3>Getting Started</h3><ul><li>Introductions</li><li>Course structure</li><li>Course goals and objectives</li><li>Overview of the APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) examination</li></ul><h3>Structure of Organizations and Projects</h3><ul><li>Organization structures</li><li>Project sponsorship</li><li>Organization roles</li><li>Project Office</li><li>Governance</li><li>Legislation</li></ul><h3>Project Lifecycle</h3><ul><li>Project Lifecycles</li><li>Handover and closure</li><li>Project reviews</li></ul><h3>Situational Context of Projects</h3><ul><li>Project Management</li><li>Programme Management</li><li>Portfolio Management</li><li>The Project Environment</li></ul><h3>Communication</h3><ul><li>Communication</li><li>Conflict Management</li><li>Negotiation</li></ul><h3>Leadership and Teamwork</h3><ul><li>Leadership</li><li>Teamwork</li></ul><h3>Planning for Success</h3><ul><li>Business Case</li><li>Investment Appraisal</li><li>Success and Benefits Management</li><li>Information Management and Reporting</li><li>Project Management Plan</li><li>Estimating</li><li>Earned Value Management</li><li>Stakeholder Management</li></ul><h3>Scope Management</h3><ul><li>Scope Management</li><li>Requirements Management</li><li>Change Control</li><li>Configuration Management</li></ul><h3>Schedule and Resource Management</h3><ul><li>Schedule Management</li><li>Resource Management</li><li>Budgeting and Cost Management</li></ul><h3>Procurement</h3><ul><li>Procurement</li><li>Contracts</li><li>Provider Selection and Management</li></ul><h3>Risk Management and Issue Management</h3><ul><li>Risk Management</li><li>Issue Management</li></ul><h3>Quality Management and Examination Preparation</h3><ul><li>Quality Management</li></ul><h3>Preparation and Examination</h3><ul><li>Preparation and examination briefing</li><li>APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) examination</li></ul>


                </section>

APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ): In-House Training
The APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) (IPMA Level D) is a knowledge-based qualification that allows candidates to demonstrate knowledge of all elements of project management. Candidates will be able to demonstrate an understanding of how these elements interact and how their project fits into their strategic and commercial environment. The course will cover the 67 assessment criteria defined by APM and prepare you to sit the examination on the fifth and final day. In addition to the instructor-led sessions, you should also expect to complete some self-directed study in the evenings.
The APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) examination is a three-hour paper where candidates must answer 10 out of 16 questions that can cover all 67 assessment criteria topics.
What you will Learn
You'll learn how to:
Provide organizations with a proven project management methodology that will allow individuals to plan, organize, and control the successful implementation of projects
Achieve the APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ), the UK's leading project management qualification
Provide practical skills and techniques to help further your career in project management
Getting Started
Introductions
Course structure
Course goals and objectives
Overview of the APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) examination
Structure of Organizations and Projects
Organization structures
Project sponsorship
Organization roles
Project Office
Governance
Legislation
Project Lifecycle
Project Lifecycles
Handover and closure
Project reviews
Situational Context of Projects
Project Management
Programme Management
Portfolio Management
The Project Environment
Communication
Communication
Conflict Management
Negotiation
Leadership and Teamwork
Leadership
Teamwork
Planning for Success
Business Case
Investment Appraisal
Success and Benefits Management
Information Management and Reporting
Project Management Plan
Estimating
Earned Value Management
Stakeholder Management
Scope Management
Scope Management
Requirements Management
Change Control
Configuration Management
Schedule and Resource Management
Schedule Management
Resource Management
Budgeting and Cost Management
Procurement
Procurement
Contracts
Provider Selection and Management
Risk Management and Issue Management
Risk Management
Issue Management
Quality Management and Examination Preparation
Quality Management
Preparation and Examination
Preparation and examination briefing
APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) examination

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