About the Course

 Managing a project involves a series of activities and processes aimed at planning, executing, monitoring, controlling, and closing a project to achieve specific goals and objectives. Here is a step-by-step guide to effectively manage a project:

Course Content

Step 1: Understand the basics Setting the scene Introduction to project management jargon The step-by-step guide. Step 1 – Understanding the basics

• Step 1.1 What is a project?
• Step 1.2 What is project management? What is your role?
• Step 1.3 The project’s customer and stakeholders
• Step 1.4 The project team
• Step 1.5 Delivery and deliverables Step
• 1.6 The five dimensions of a project – scope, quality, time, cost, risk
• Step 1.7 The stages of a project – a lifecycle

 

Step 2: Define the ‘why’ and the ‘what’ Setting the scene Introduction to the ‘why’ and ‘what’ The step-by-step guide. Step 2 – Defining ‘why’ and ‘what’

• Step 2.1 Complete the Project Definition
• Step 2.2 Check your role
• Step 2.3 Agree the Project Definition with your project customer

 

Step 3: Create your Project Plan Setting the scene Introduction to the Project Plan and estimating The step-by-step guide. Step 3 – Creating your Project Plan

• Step 3.1 Brainstorm a task list
• Step 3.2 Convert the task list to a skeleton plan
• Step 3.3 Estimate times, add dependencies and delays
• Step 3.4 Add in who will do what Step
• 3.5 Build the plan into a schedule
• Step 3.6 Work out costs
• Step 3.7 Add in milestones and contingency
• Step 3.8 Review and amend – can you do it, should you do it, is there a better way?
• Step 3.9 Review the plan with your project customer

 

Step 4: Manage delivery Setting the scene Introduction to the role of the project manager The step-by-step guide. Step 4 – Managing delivery

• Step 4.1 Start the project
• Step 4.2 Plan your day
• Step 4.3 Collect information and reports
• Step 4.4 Monitor and manage progress
• Step 4.5 Identify and resolve issues
• Step 4.6 Identify and manage risks
• Step 4.7 Manage changes
• Step 4.8 Take action to ensure the project’s success
• Step 4.9 Keep your customer informed
• Step 4.10 Update the Project Plan or Project Budget

 

Step 5: Complete your project Setting the scene Introduction to completing your project The step-by-step guide. Step 5 – Completing your project

• Step 5.1 Test the deliverables
• Step 5.2 Implement deliverables
• Step 5.3 Provide support to your customers
• Step 5.4 Release resources
• Step 5.5 Review for next time
• Step 5.6 Celebrate!

Programme Duration: 15 Contact Hours

 

Programme Fee:   $150

 

(Note: The fee varies based on Country)