Introductory Certificate in Project Management
The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)
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- Tutor is available to students
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United Kingdom
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Overview
Employers in all sectors and industries are looking for good project management skills to speed up innovation and effectively manage change. This two-day programme will enable you to manage projects more effectively, or contribute more effectively to a project team, through the application of a systematic project framework and the use of helpful project tools and techniques.
The qualification is designed to give a broad introduction to anyone involved in project working. No prior knowledge is necessary. The certificate is accredited by the Association of Project Management, and will enable you to take an active part in and make a positive contribution to a project team.
The Introductory Certificate in Project Management can also be provided in-house. This is a cost-effective approach if you have a number of people who require training. You choose where and when you want our trainers to deliver. We can also tailor the programme to suit your precise organisation needs.
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Description
Day one
Projects, Programmes and Portfolios
The Project Context An introduction to project life cycles and key success factors
Initiating a project
• establishing the objectives and scope of work
• defining the needs of stakeholders
• establishing a clear business case
• agreeing key roles and responsibilities
Creating a project plan
• project definitions; work, product and organisational breakdown structures
• networks, critical path analysis, risk management, Gantt charts and milestone charts
• an introduction to quality management, assurance and control
Day two
Techniques for estimating resources in projects
Resourcing the plan
• how to ensure that the plan is fully resourced, through resource histograms and resource levelling
The project communication plan
• communicate appropriately with all stakeholders, and gain commitment from the team
Building the team
• overview of team development and roles
Monitoring and controlling projects
• tools and techniques
Handover
• How to hand over to the operational team effectively
Project closure and learning review
• how to close projects well and identify lessons learned
Individual action planning
The 1-hour multiple-choice exam.
Who is this course for?
The Introductory Certificate in Project Management is ideal for everyone who is involved in project working and who wants to understand the principles of excellent project management.
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