Practical Project Management

Our 2-Day Practical Project Management course is designed to provide you with the comprehensive knowledge and practical tools you need to manage projects from start to finish. This immersive program is perfect for professionals who want to deepen their understanding and gain a competitive edge in their field.

What You'll Learn:

• The Profession of Project Management: Gain a thorough understanding of what it means to be a project manager and the impact of effective project management on your organization.
• Project Selection & Approval: Learn how to evaluate and select the right projects, align them with strategic objectives, and secure the necessary approvals.
• Scope Definition & Work Breakdown Structure (WBS): Master the process of defining project scope and breaking it down into manageable tasks using a WBS.
• Controlling Changes: Develop strategies to manage and control changes effectively, ensuring your project stays on track.
• Estimating Techniques: Discover reliable methods for estimating time, costs, and resources, setting your project up for success from the start.
• Project Budgeting & Earned Value Management (EVM): Learn to create realistic budgets and monitor project performance using EVM techniques.
• Preparing a Project Schedule: Acquire the skills to develop detailed project schedules that guide your team toward timely completion.
• Project Risk Management: Identify potential risks, assess their impact, and implement strategies to mitigate them before they affect your project.
• Stakeholder & Communications Management: Build and execute effective communication plans to keep stakeholders informed and engaged throughout the project lifecycle.
• Team Development & Leadership: Enhance your leadership skills to build cohesive teams and lead them to success.
• Project Closure: Understand the steps required to close out projects successfully, ensuring all objectives are met and stakeholders are satisfied.

Who Should Attend?

This course is perfect for:

• New project managers looking to build a robust foundation in project management and improve their career prospects and delivery of projects
• Experienced project managers who want to update and expand their skill set
• Professionals involved in any aspect of project work who need a deeper understanding of project management principles
• Team leaders, department heads, and managers responsible for overseeing projects and leading teams

Outcomes You Can Expect:

• Comprehensive Skillset: Gain a complete toolkit of project management skills, from selecting the right projects to successfully closing them.
• Leadership Confidence: Develop the confidence to lead projects, manage teams, and navigate challenges with ease.
• Practical Application: Walk away with practical techniques and strategies that you can immediately apply to your projects.
• Strategic Insight: Learn to align projects with broader organizational goals, making you a more effective and strategic project leader.
• The 16 hours of tuition counts towards the required 35 hours of project management training required as part of eligibility for the Project Management Professional (PMP®) credential exam requirements.

Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your project management capabilities and make a significant impact on your career and your organization. Enroll today and start mastering the essentials of project management!