Understanding Project Management

Learning Outcomes

• Understand what is meant by a project
• Recognise what steps must be taken to complete projects on time and on budget
• Have a better ability to sell ideas and make presentations
• Know simple techniques and tools for planning and tracking your project
• Have methods for keeping the team focused and motivated

What Will Be Covered?

• What is a project?
• Project management basics
• How can projects help me?
• A project's life cycle
• Selling a project
• Preparing your project
• The role of a project manager
• Project goals
• Laying out the project (SOW)
• Project risks and contingency planning
• The work breakdown structure
• Planning tools (including Gantt charts and PERT)
• Budgets
• Developing teams
• Communication tools
• Closing out a project
• Team meetings
• Project presentations

Format

Our training programs are practical with lots of interaction and discussion between the participants. During this three-day workshop participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and are encouraged to develop and work on individual action plans in a consultative and controlled environment.

Inclusions

A pre program questionnaire which is designed to assist you in receiving the best outcome and return on investment from your training. There is only a short amount of time to transfer the message so Sarden Learning will try to gain an insight into your company's background, processes, issues and culture so we are able to deliver an outstanding service for you.

Training Investment Price Quotes

• All needs assessment discussions
• All training development
• All training customization
• All training materials
• Training delivery
• All travel related costs and expenses
• You receive one invoice when the training is completed. No surprises.