Managing Projects in the Organisation (2 Days)

Bring projects in on time and on budget with ease

Target Audience

This course is intended for business managers and senior staff who need to understand the principles of project management and the benefit that can be derived from these within the workplace.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the two day programme you will:

• Understand the concept of project management
• Understand how to plan and run a project plus the use of Prince2
• Understand how to apply the methodology to achieve success
• Understand how it functions within a business

Key Content - Day One

What is Project Management?

• Project management principles
• The key elements of the project process
• Defining the project
• The business case and its importance
• The Prince2 model
• Product based planning (PBS and WBS)

The Project Plan

• Generating the project plan
• IT solutions
• Gantt charts/bar charts/critical path
• The structure of the plan (phases)
• Resource and cost planning
• Management of risk
• Use of a feasibility study
• Monitoring the plan
• Closing the project

Key Content - Day Two

Key elements from a Project

• The project budget and how to manage it
• Success and failure
• Project management in the management of change
• Organisation structure of a project
• Communications and reporting
• Change and configuration management
• Understanding the team and sponsors

The Project team

• Understanding team dynamics
• Attributes of the Project Manager
• Getting the most from your team
• Project leadership
• Key benefits of Project Management
• Ensuring success

Fee

£495 + VAT
Includes all refreshments, lunch & materials.