Overview Supply Management plays a very important role in order to maintain business harmony, maintaining good relationships, and information, having a smooth flow within the business process and delivering good customer service. The course will highlight some modern techniques of Project Management to implement in the supply management process. As research shows Project Management and Supply Management are very similar thus, we will learn the tools and techniques used to initiate, execute, execute and manage and control the project.
This programme concentrates on the core planning skills needed to develop sound practical project plans in a team environment. This enables the plan to be modified should requirements change or difficulties arise. The programme also gives participants the confidence to practise those skills and apply them in the work environment and deliver their projects more successfully in the future. Participants learn fundamental project management concepts and terminology, demystifying the project management process, and, in particular, how to: Break a project down into manageable sections and ensure nothing is left out Understand and apply estimating techniques to develop realistic estimates Sequence work effectively and carry out critical path analysis to determine project duration and which tasks to pay closest attention to Manage project risk effectively to protect project value Monitor, control and re-plan the project to best keep it on track Close out the project and ensure the project comes to an orderly end 1 Introduction Self-introductions and personal objectives Course objectives Sharing of project issues 2 Project management concepts Characteristics of a project and what should be kept as operational responsibilities Understanding the triple and quadruple constraints - and their limitations Prioritising requirements through the MOSCOW technique Product v project life cycle Key project roles and responsibilities - the importance of sponsorship and clarity of roles 3 Starting a project, and the importance of the terms of reference / project brief Avoiding the pressure to 'just do it'! The importance and benefits of planning The best time to learn! Initial project documentation - the BOSCARDI approach 4 Breaking the work down Understanding alternative breakdown structures such as the product breakdown structure and work breakdown structure Guidelines for creating a work breakdown structure to ensure the full work scope is identified 5 Estimating Alternative estimating techniques and associated confidence levels Further considerations - loss and resource factors 6 Organising the work Use of network diagrams to develop a clear sequence of work Critical path analysis and calculating the project duration and task float - and usage 7 The management of project risk Understanding the nature of project risk The risk analysis and risk management processes How to best manage threats and opportunities Running a risk workshop Using the risk register 8 Scheduling the work The importance of the Gantt chart and understanding its limitations The Gantt chart layout and using alternative views such as the tracking Gantt Using alternative dependencies 9 Resource issues Assigning resources and resolving resource overloads Crashing and fast-tracking your project and potential issues to look out for 10 Controlling the project The control cycle and alternative feedback mechanisms Alternative progress reporting Assessing the impact The importance of re-planning The benefits of control Change control - the importance of impact analysis The steps of change control and the use of the issue register 11 Closing the project The project closure checklist Reviewing the project - things to avoid Developing meaningful lessons and ensuring they are applied effectively The post-project review - its importance to the organisation
Project Accounting and Finance Skills Do you manage both project schedules and budgets, but do not have insight into how actual results relate to the approved budget? Do you desire to have more clarity about the relationship between your project's performance with the accounting and financial systems in your organization? Do you need to understand financial and accounting terminology to bridge the gap between the 'world of finance' and the 'world of project management? Organizations have a need to manage-by-projects, because projects are the means to deliver on strategic goals and objectives. Therefore, the project manager must have an understanding of the financial world of investments to ensure the organization will realize expected business value. This requires a foundation in the principles of accounting and finance to comprehend how the project's contribution provides an organization with a competitive advantage. Learn what you must do to give your organization the assurance it needs that its investment in your project will realize business value. Learn what you must do to give your organization the assurance it needs to know that its investment in your project will realize business value. What You Will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Explain the aspects of classical corporate accounting and finance effects on managing projects Determine how your project fits into the corporate income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement Analyze the financial aspects of managing projects Use earned value management as the basis for decision making throughout the project life Recognize the importance of the project manager's financial responsibilities Focus on what PMs do and should be doing, in support of accounting and finance Use financial information within a project environment to meet financial results Track and analyze the project's financial status and forecast with the goal of realizing benefits Generate work performance data to ensure a project's outcome aligns with financial metrics Foundation Concepts Accounting and Finance Terms and Concepts Accounting and Finance Essentials Financial Terms and Concepts Projects as Financial Investments Overview of 'Two Worlds' Project as Investments Accounting and Finance World: Standards, Principles and Practices Accounting and Finance Standards and Principles Accounting and Finance Practices Capital Budgeting Corporate Budgeting Accounting and Finance World: Economic Project Selection Methods Economic Project Selection Methods Economic Project Selection and the Business Case Project Management World Project Management and Financial Controls Project Management and Work Performance Data Project Management and Earned Value Management Project Management and Work Performance Reporting
The AgilePM® Foundation course, a comprehensive program introducing agile project management principles. Learn key concepts like iterative development, collaboration, and adaptive planning. About this course £495.00 38 lessons Accredited training Certificate of completion included Exam included Course curriculum IntroductionCourse IntroductionAgilePM Tutor BotAbout Your InstructorCourse Guide Module 1Lesson - Course IntroductionTest Your Knowledge Quiz Module 2Lesson - BackgroundTest Your Knowledge Quiz Module 3Lesson - Philosophy Principles & Project VariablesTest Your Knowledge Quiz Module 4Lesson - Instrumental Success FactorsTest Your Knowledge Quiz Module 5 Lesson - The DSDM Process Test Your Knowledge Quiz Accredited AgilePM training is provided by ITonlinelearning, APMG-International Accredited Training Organisation.
Project Quality Management: On-Demand In today's environment, quality is the responsibility of everyone. Project success is no longer just the fulfillment of a project on schedule, on budget, and within the scope. Today, projects aren't successful unless the customer's needs are met at the highest level of quality at the lowest cost to the organization. Project Managers must know customer needs, and manage to them throughout the project lifecycle, in order to gain acceptance. Project Quality Management provides an interactive, hands-on environment for participants to practice identification of critical quality requirements (quality planning), fulfillment of those requirements through well-designed processes (Quality Assurance), and statistical awareness of technical specifications of project deliverables (Quality Control). What You Will Learn You'll learn how to: Plan for higher quality project deliverables Measure key performance indicators on projects, processes, and products Turn data into useful project information Take action on analyzed data that will drive down non-value-added costs and drive up customer acceptance and satisfaction Reduce defects and waste in current project management processes Foundation Concepts Quality Defined Customer Focus Financial Focus Quality Management Process Management Cost of Quality Planning for Quality Project Manager Role in Planning Voice of the Customer Quality Management Plan Measurement System Accuracy Data Gathering Data Sampling Manage Quality Process Management Process Mapping Process Analysis Value Stream Mapping Standardization Visual Workplace and 5S Error Proofing (Poka-Yoke) Failure Mode and Effect Analysis Control Quality The Concept of Variation Common Cause Special Cause Standard Business Reports Tracking Key Measurements Control Charts Data Analysis Variation Root Cause Analysis Variance Management Designing for Quality
The PMP in Lean Six Sigma Because you are a Project Management Professional, you have been assigned to lead a Lean or Six Sigma project, or even to manage the company-wide Lean Six Sigma deployment. Now what? In this session, Dr. Richard Chua will help you navigate through the buzz and fog of Lean Six Sigma activities, project tracking and reporting. He will share his experience and best practices on how to lead and manage Lean Six Sigma projects and deployments successfully. This and other IIL Learning in Minutes presentations qualify for PDUs. Some titles, such as Agile-related topics may qualify for other continuing education credits such as SEUs, or CEUs. Each professional development activity yields one PDU for one hour spent engaged in the activity. Some limitations apply and can be found in the Ways to Earn PDUs section that discusses PDU activities and associated policies. Fractions of PDUs may also be reported. The smallest increment of a PDU that can be reported is 0.25. This means that if you spent 15 minutes participating in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.25 PDU. If you spend 30 minutes in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.50 PDU.
The PMP in Lean Six Sigma Because you are a Project Management Professional, you have been assigned to lead a Lean or Six Sigma project, or even to manage the company-wide Lean Six Sigma deployment. Now what? In this session, Dr. Richard Chua will help you navigate through the buzz and fog of Lean Six Sigma activities, project tracking and reporting. He will share his experience and best practices on how to lead and manage Lean Six Sigma projects and deployments successfully. This and other IIL Learning in Minutes presentations qualify for PDUs. Some titles, such as Agile-related topics may qualify for other continuing education credits such as SEUs, or CEUs. Each professional development activity yields one PDU for one hour spent engaged in the activity. Some limitations apply and can be found in the Ways to Earn PDUs section that discusses PDU activities and associated policies. Fractions of PDUs may also be reported. The smallest increment of a PDU that can be reported is 0.25. This means that if you spent 15 minutes participating in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.25 PDU. If you spend 30 minutes in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.50 PDU.
Master Scrum, a popular framework used to develop software applications, using Agile technology. This course provides you with step-by-step instructions for learning Scrum and gaining a strong foundation toward various Scrum certifications. Learn Scrum with a follow-along experience and apply Scrum in your project team at work.
The Need to Focus on Business Benefits and Value For decades, project managers were trained to focus on the creation of the deliverables defined in the project's requirement, often with little regard for the expected business benefits and business value. This is now changing as companies have a better understanding of business benefits and value and are updating their methodologies and frameworks. Some frameworks, such as Agile and SCRUM, appear to do a better job identifying than traditional project management practices tracking and reporting business benefits and value. This and other IIL Learning in Minutes presentations qualify for PDUs. Some titles, such as Agile-related topics may qualify for other continuing education credits such as SEUs, or CEUs. Each professional development activity yields one PDU for one hour spent engaged in the activity. Some limitations apply and can be found in the Ways to Earn PDUs section that discusses PDU activities and associated policies. Fractions of PDUs may also be reported. The smallest increment of a PDU that can be reported is 0.25. This means that if you spent 15 minutes participating in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.25 PDU. If you spend 30 minutes in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.50 PDU.
Project planning doesn’t have to be complicated, and it certainly isn’t just for managers with clipboards or Gantt charts. This course takes the confusion out of planning and replaces it with clarity, logic, and a touch of well-earned confidence. Whether you’re managing a team, organising an event, or simply sorting out your week with fewer headaches, this course introduces accessible methods to bring structure to the chaos. It focuses on realistic timelines, goal-setting that makes sense, and planning strategies that work for all walks of life. No technical jargon. No over-complication. Just a clear and clever way to think ahead, manage expectations, and handle priorities with a little more finesse. You’ll learn how to map out projects, deal with risks before they cause trouble, and keep everything running smoothly—without needing to download a dozen apps or become a spreadsheet wizard. Perfect for anyone who likes the idea of getting things done without the drama, this course helps you plan smarter, not harder. If you’ve ever written ‘plan project’ at the top of a to-do list and then stared blankly at it—this course is probably what you’ve been missing. Learning Outcomes: Understand the basics of project management and project planning Learn how to use Microsoft Project software for project planning Know how to create project plans, enter tasks and resources, and track progress Understand how to create and customise Gantt charts Learn how to generate and interpret project reports The "Project Planning for Everyone" course is designed to teach individuals the basics of project planning and management using Microsoft Project software. Through this course, learners will develop the knowledge and skills necessary to create, manage and track project plans effectively. The course covers all aspects of project planning, including basic concepts and techniques, task and resource management, Gantt chart creation, and project tracking. Participants will be exposed to real-world scenarios and practical examples to help them understand how to apply the concepts learned in the course in a work environment. Project Planning for Everyone Course Curriculum Section 01: Introduction Section 02: Basic M S Projects Section 03: Data Entry in MS Projects How is the course assessed? Upon completing an online module, you will immediately be given access to a specifically crafted MCQ test. For each test, the pass mark will be set to 60%. Exam & Retakes: It is to inform our learners that the initial exam for this online course is provided at no additional cost. In the event of needing a retake, a nominal fee of £9.99 will be applicable. Certification Upon successful completion of the assessment procedure, learners can obtain their certification by placing an order and remitting a fee of __ GBP. £9 for PDF Certificate and £15 for the Hardcopy Certificate within the UK ( An additional £10 postal charge will be applicable for international delivery). CPD 10 CPD hours / points Accredited by CPD Quality Standards Who is this course for? Individuals interested in learning project planning and management Professionals seeking to enhance their project management skills Project managers who want to learn how to use Microsoft Project software Business owners who want to manage their projects efficiently and effectively Anyone who wants to acquire knowledge and skills in project planning and management Career path Project Manager: £25k - £70k Construction Project Manager: £31k - £69k IT Project Manager: £30k - £77k Digital Project Manager: £26k - £54k Marketing Project Manager: £26k - £60k Certificates Certificate of completion Digital certificate - £9 You can apply for a CPD Accredited PDF Certificate at the cost of £9. Certificate of completion Hard copy certificate - £15 Hard copy can be sent to you via post at the expense of £15.