Project Management : Leadership Development Training

Project Management

Overview:

This course covers the steps of project management from definition and planning to implementation, monitoring, completion and evaluation. Students will be able to complete a thorough and accurate project plan including task identification, scheduling and budgeting; monitor the key project issues of schedule, budget and performance deliverables; and develop appropriate responses to potential problems.

Audience:

Individuals interested in learning how to efficiently and successfully manage projects from start to finish.

Prerequisites

None.

Course duration:

1 day

Course outline:

1. Project Management

The essence of project management
What makes project management unique?
Your project management skills

2. Planning the Project

Start with a clear goal
Assisting customers define the objectives and deliverables
Realistic project budgeting
Fine-tuning the project plan
Accounting for risk
Incorporating risk into the plan
Customer approval and sign off

3. Project Implementation

Assemble the project team
Managing project communication
Managing the work
Motivating dynamic teams

4. Monitoring the Project

Using project management tools
Solving schedule problems
Solving budget problems
Solving performance problems
Project reports
Renegotiations

5. Complete and Evaluate

Finalizing the Project
Abandoning the Project