Introduction to Project Management

Course Code: PDIPM0817V1-1
Duration: 1 Day
Target Audience: Team leaders, First Line Managers
Min / Max Delegates: 8 / 12
Sector: People Development

Course Aims:  To equip participants with the necessary skills and knowledge to manage projects.

Course Objectives:  By the end of this workshop delegates will be able to:

• Understand the skills and competencies required to lead a project  
• Know and be able to articulate the qualities of a good project manager and how to motivate teams  
• Recognise and effectively manage risks within all types of project work  
• Understand the cycle of a project: project initiation, definition, planning, delivery and closure  
• Understand time and resources necessary for a project  
• Structure how to schedule activities and monitor progress during a project  
• Identify how to communicate effectively with others involved in or affected by a project  
• Know how to close a project, reviewing success against plans, budgets and benefits.  
• Recognise and build key project management skills such as delegating, prioritising, tasking and listening   
• Practice dealing with poor performance or disruptive team members   
• Build a personal development plan to further develop their capability after the event

Format: Tutor led development workshop

Assessment: Qualitative assessment by Tutor during sessions