Project Management Essentials
Course Duration: One Day
Target Audience:
All employees of an organisation who engage in projects and who would benefit from having a detailed understanding of how projects are best planned, executed, monitored, and controlled to ensure a successful outcome.
Course Objectives:
To manage projects effectively, from setting up projects, allocating resources, tracking progress, project reporting, and communicating with stakeholders.
Course Outline:
Project Management Introduction
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Project Management Principles
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Project Management Methodology
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The Project Life Cycle
Project Management Execution
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What Does Good Project Execution Look Like?
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Project Management Phases
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Project Management Deliverables
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Completing a Project Charter
Project Governance
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Project Roles
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Understanding the RASCI Model
Project Management Planning (PMP)
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What Should a PMP contain?
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Work Breakdown Structures
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Time Management and Schedule Development
Monitoring and Controlling Projects
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Managing Risks and Issues
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How to Manage Project Change
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Change Management Templates
Project Reporting and Control
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Effective Progress Meetings
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Setting Up Effective Team Structures & Assigning Responsibilities
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Project Status Reports
Project Close-Out
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What is Involved in a Project Close?
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Post Implementation Project Review
Course Summary and Review
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Recap of Topics Covered
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Question Time
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Discuss Participant’s own Projects