This program provides a thorough introduction to managing simple to moderately complex projects within an organisation. This course is designed to provide participants with the essential methodologies, tools, and skills needed to efficiently manage projects from inception through to completion.

Participants will explore the complete project lifecycle, including the initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closing stages. Key areas of focus include defining project scope, engaging with stakeholders, developing project plans, and implementing strategies for effective risk and change management. The course also emphasises practical skills in areas such as creating Gantt charts, managing project resources, and ensuring quality control throughout the project's duration.

The course aims to build a foundational understanding of project management principles, equipping participants with the capability to work in a project management environment or lead projects that deliver value.

Day One

Project Management

• What is a project?
• What is project management?
• What makes a project succeed?
• What makes a project fail?

The Project Lifecycle

• Overview of project lifecycle

Initiating the Project

• Governance requirements
• Defining your scope
• Outcomes and objectives
• Other definitions
• Stakeholder identification and analysis

Planning the Project

• Project updates and registers
• Defining activities and milestones
• Capturing timeframes and dates
• Gantt charts
• Defining resources requires
• Identifying project quality
• Developing a communications plan

Managing the Change

• Change management
• Individual transitions
• Addressing resistance

Questions and Reflection

Day Two

Recap

Managing the Risks

• Risk breakdown structure

• Building the Register

   

Implementing the Project

• Managing expectations and scope creep
• Building the team
• Project roles
• Team development

• Execution and monitoring

   

Closing the Project

• Finalising the work
• Analysis and acceptance
• Handover
• Evaluating the project
• Lessons learned

• Effective evaluation

   

Reflection and Action Plan

Costs and group size limits may vary.

Minimum group size: 10

Maximum group size

N/A