Project Management - An Overview

All functions within organisations are being run increasingly on a project basis, and project management skills are becoming essential for managers at every level.  This course introduces delegates to proven techniques for ensuring that projects are completed with a quality result, on time and within budget.   

Objectives

By the end of the course delegates will be able to:

• identify the characteristics and stages of a project
• set objectives for a project and plan the main elements
• select and prepare a project team and motivate members
• implement measures for monitoring, control and co-ordination
• manage time and finances
• apply the principles of quality management

Contents   

• application of the skills through analysis of the delegates’ own experiences, and by using exercises and case studies
• project definition
• planning and critical path analysis
• teambuilding and communication
• budgeting and resource allocation
• monitoring and control techniques
• review and evaluation

Suitable for

Managers, technical and professional staff who need to manage projects or lead project teams.
£449 + VAT (2 days)

2012
Feb 14/15
May 3/4
Aug 21/22
Nov 12/13