Course Outline

Pre-requisites

None

Objectives

Attendance on this workshop will enable delegates to:-

Develop their understanding of the stages in the Project Management Process with particular reference to the Project Management Lifecycle
Understand and apply planning and control techniques
Build on their existing knowledge and skills in Project Management
Relate the various tools and techniques to one complete process

At the end of the workshop the students will be able to:-

Apply their knowledge in a practical way to real life projects
Use the tools and techniques associated with Project Management effectively
Take a professional view of all project work

Format

During the syndicate activities delegates will produce various documents required to plan, monitor and control any project. They will have ample opportunity to discuss their findings, their understanding of the processes and their approach to Project Management.

Throughout the workshop additional information will be given to ensure syndicates cover the objectives of each session. Individual exercises will also be used to consolidate subjects taught.

Content

During the workshop delegates will work on a project scenario in syndicates. Sessions will include the following topics:-

Introduction to Project Management
- Project Lifecycle
- Project Management Approach
- Project Context
- Project Organisation Structure
- Stakeholder Analysis
Introduction to Programme Management
Documentation
- Business Case
- Project Management Plan
Breakdown Structures
- Work Breakdown Structure
- Product Breakdown Structure
- Organisational Breakdown Structure
- Cost Breakdown Structure
Detailed Planning
- Networks
- Estimating
- Critical Path Analysis
- Gantt Chart
- Resource Histogram
People Management and Teams
- Belbin Team Types
- Motivation/Communication
- Handling Conflict
Methods and Procedures
- Risk
- Change/Configuration Management
- Quality
- Monitoring and Control