Project Management Essentials

Who should attend? This course is designed for those who are new to project management, looking to start a successful career in project management or those wanting to understand the basic principles of project management. This course is suitable for practising or potential project managers and team members who would like to understand project management terminology understanding of the project life-cycle and key techniques and who wish to obtain the APM Introductory Certificate. What are the learning objectives? In line with the key objectives, on completion of this course, delegates will be able to: . Describe a project’s context and the relationship of this with project management . Describe ways in which projects can be monitored and controlled . Describe project success criteria and benefits . Describe the typical phases of the project life cycle . Carry out a work breakdown of a project as part of scope definition when planning a project . Carry out stakeholder analysis . Correctly identify the roles involved in project management . Support and contribute to successful project outcomes . Recognise the purpose and ownership of key project documents . Be aware of the key roles that characterise a project team . Carry out basic critical path analysis . Appreciate the main elements of risk analysis . Understand project control requirements and recognise basic change management techniques . Understand the need for post project reviews . Sit the APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ) examination in future if they so choose Pre-requisites: No prior knowledge or experience of project management is required for this course. Follow-on Courses: PRINCE2® Foundation course (3 days) Higher level APM courses e.g. APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ), Section 1WELCOME TO THE COURSE Lecture 1Introduction Lecture 2Basic Of The Course Lecture 3Why You Need This Course? Final Quiz Course Content: . Project Management and Programme Management . Project Context . Project Life cycles . Organisational Roles & Project Sponsorship . Project Success and Benefits Management . Business Case . Stakeholder Management . Project Management Plan . Scope Management . Estimating, scheduling & Resource Management . Project Risk Management . Issue Management on projects . Project Quality Management . Change control . Configuration Management . Procurement . Teamwork and Leadership . Communication in projects . Handover and Closeout . Project Reviews Type: Online Course Date:  Time: 2 Days Student Enrolled: