Introduction To Project Management

  • Course material (digital copy provided as a PDF file)
  • Project management review and questions, answers & explanations study guides (digital copies).
  • Certificate of attendance 

The course structure of the Introduction to Project Management course is detailed below:

  • What is a Project?
  • Costing a Project
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Planning a Project
  • Risk Management
  • Monitor and Controlling
  • Benefit Management
  • Project Teams
  • Closing a Project
  • Use of Project Tools

The aims and objectives of the course are:

  • How to manage a project from start to finish
  • Able to develop a Project Business Case from scratch
  • Knowledge of project management terminology
  • Practical tools and techniques
  • How to set up and use effectively project logs

What will the attendees aim to learn/gain from attending this course? 

The training covers effective communication and stakeholder management, team leadership and motivation, and project quality control. Overall, project management training provides individuals with the skills and knowledge to successfully deliver projects on time, within budget, and to the satisfaction of stakeholders.

Prerequisites

This course does not have any prerequisites.

Introduction to Project Management Course Overview

Project management training is designed to provide individuals with the skills and knowledge to effectively manage projects from start to finish. The training typically covers a range of topics including project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and control, and project closing. Participants will learn various tools and techniques to define project scope, develop project plans, create project schedules, manage project risks and budgets, and monitor project progress.

What does the course cover? / Topics 

Introduction to Project Management

  • Definition of Project Management.
  • The role of Project Managers.
  • Project Management frameworks and methodologies.

Project Initiation

  • Project Selection and Prioritization.
  • Project Charter Development.
  • Stakeholder Identification and Analysis.

Project Planning

  • Scope Definition.
  • Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
  • Project Scheduling.
  • Resource Planning.
  • Risk Management Planning.
  • Cost Estimation and Budgeting.


Course delivery 

Virtual (Online) – Train without the travel with our instructor-led online courses giving you all the benefits of classroom study without the hassle, uncertainty, and cost of travel.

Course duration and time (optional)

Course duration and time (optional)
4 – 6 days (delivered over 6 Saturdays or 3 weekends – Saturday and Sunday) 
9:00am – 4:00pm
Project engagement (over 3 months → 4 months
3x project meeting every week

What does the course cover? / Topics 

Leadership and Team Management in Project Management

  • Leadership and Communication Skills.
  • Team Building and Motivation.
  • Conflict Resolution.
  • Negotiation Skills.

Agile Project Management

  • Introduction to Agile.
  • Agile Project Management Frameworks.
  • Agile Project Planning.
  • Agile Project Execution and Monitoring.

International Project Management

  • Cultural Differences and their Effect on Projects.
  • Managing Global Teams and Stakeholders.
  • Cross-Cultural Communication.
 Project Execution
  • Project Kick-off.
  • Monitoring and Controlling Project Progress.
  • Managing Project Risks and Issues.
  • Change Management.
  • Quality Assurance and Control.

Project Closing

  • Project Completion and Sign-off.
  • Post-Project Evaluation.
  • Lessons Learned.