Project Management
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to Project Management, equipping learners with the knowledge and skills needed to plan, control, and deliver projects successfully. It covers the importance of effective project management, common tools and methodologies, and how to manage resources, risks, and stakeholders. The course highlights both the benefits of well-managed projects and the risks of poor project control, such as delays, budget overruns, and incomplete deliverables.
Course Overview
The course begins with an introduction to project management, explaining what a project is and why effective management is critical to success. Learners will then explore key terminology and the project lifecycle, helping to set a solid foundation for understanding how projects are structured and executed.
Next, the course covers identifying project needs, aims, and objectives, ensuring that learners understand how to justify a project and define clear goals. The following modules introduce practical tools such as Gantt charts, budgets, risk management, and issue tracking, demonstrating how to control and monitor various aspects of a project.
The final modules focus on monitoring change, managing stakeholders, and applying project management techniques to maintain momentum, manage resources efficiently, and deliver the intended outcomes.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
Understand the principles and terminology of project management.
Identify the need for a project and define its aims, objectives, and expected outcomes.
Use project management tools such as Gantt charts, budgets, and risk registers.
Monitor project progress and manage changes effectively.
Recognise the roles of stakeholders and how to communicate and collaborate with them.
Apply project management methodologies to ensure projects are delivered successfully.
Who is this course for
This course is suitable for:
Anyone involved in managing, leading, or contributing to projects in the workplace.
Professionals seeking to improve their project planning, monitoring, and execution skills.
Managers, team leaders, and staff members responsible for delivering projects on time and within budget.
Recommended System Requirements
Recommended System Requirements
• Browser: Up to date web browser
• Video: Up to date video drivers
• Memory: 1Gb+ RAM
• Download Speed: Broadband (3Mb+)
Further Progression
Learners who complete this course may benefit from further project management training or from other courses in our business skills and employability suite
Accredited by
CPD Approved
Course Cost
£20 +VAT