Project management is not just about setting up a gantt chart on your laptop. A successful project should be planned in collaboration not isolation. This course will show you how projects as diverse as process improvement, client handling or improving customer services can be successfully completed by combining soft skills with the hard techniques of project management. Discover how to empower and involve your people, overcome common reasons why projects fail and use project management techniques to implement change successfully.

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Content

  • Principles of project management
  • What is a good project plan?
  • Project planning techniques
  • Controlling projects
  • Business and commercial aspects
  • Project organisation governance and people
  • Managing change

Features

  • How to apply the 8 key principles of project management
  • Assigning clear roles and responsibilities
  • 12 easy tools and techniques to help plan projects
  • Practical ways to shorten project duration
  • 20 ways to keep projects on track
  • How to manage risk and plan for contingency
  • Understanding different stages of team development
  • Techniques for gaining support and commitment

“One of the best courses I have ever attended. Very well presented and the pace was excellent. Content understandable and very relevant to the work place. Excellent overall experience.”

GlaxoSmithKline Clair Seaman, Submissions Associate

Introductory Certificate in Project Management

As more and more companies seek confirmation that individuals working in project management understand the key principles involved and have a good insight and knowledge in this discipline, the certificate provides confirmation of these standards. Participants can gain the certificate by successfully passing a multiple choice examination at the end of the course.

Certificate price £225+VAT

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Course price: £695 +VAT 2 day course