Programme Aim
This two-day course aims to provide participants with a foundational knowledge of project management skills. Through a blend of theoretical knowledge and hands-on exercises, participants will develop the skills needed to successfully initiate, plan, execute, control, and close projects.
Programme Learning Outcomes:
- At the end of this programme, you will be able to:
- Describe the project management process.
- Utilise project management process tools to support the systematic delivery of a project.
- Present at the project review process.
- Deliver a small to medium project effectively using the waterfall project management methodology.
Target Audience:
This course is designed for professionals who are new to project management and are interested in managing projects or currently managing projects and would like to learn the standard approach to project management. Roles that could benefit from this programme
include:
- Project Managers
- Continuous Improvement Managers
- Engineers
- Quality Assurance Team Leaders / supervisors
- Manufacturing Team Leaders / Supervisors
- Any aspiring project manage
Programme Content:
Module 1 Introduction to Project Management
• Introduction to the project management process
• Introduction to the Sponsor and Project Manager role
• Skills of a project manager
• Project Management Structure
• Waterfall and Agile project management
Module 2 Project Management Tools: Initiation and Planning
• Introduction to the Project Charter
• Project Team – RACI
• Return on Investment
• Risk Management with Risk Register
• Work Breakdown Structure, Project Plan and Action Plan
• SCRUM Board
• Communication Plan
Module 3 Project Management Tools: Execution, Control and Project Closure
• Change Management
• Project Status Template and Review
• Lessons Learned
• Final Project Closure
Module 4 Introduction to Project Portfolio Management
• Purpose of a Project Review
• Project Leader: How to present at a project review
• Leadership/Sponsor: How to respond and behave during a project review
How will it be delivered?
Classroom training: 2 days classroom-based
- May 20th – 9:00am–4:30pm
- May 27th – 9:00am–4:30pm
How will I be assessed?
Assessment includes an examination of theory presented during the programme. The assessment consists of 50 questions, equally marked with each question worth 1 mark. The duration of the assessment is 2.5 hours and is an open book examination. Pass 50% to 64% Merit 65% – 79% Distinction: 80% – 100%
