Certificate in Project Management for Project Managers - Best Selling Course

Do you need to manage a project?

And do you want to deliver it on time, on budget, and to requirement?

If you are new to project management – or just want a refresher, this course will give you all the basics and more.

Project management has become a vital element of business life. Success for both you and your organisation will depend on good project management skills.

How do you set up to succeed? This seminar shows you the practical tools, techniques and advice you need.

What will I get?

You will get over two and a half hours of high-quality video – not just a PowerPoint with a voice over.

It is based on Mike’s best selling three-hour live seminar and contains over two and a half hours of video, and a wealth of additional templates for you to download and adapt to your work. These will help you to manage your projects practically, for greater control and more success.

If you want to deliver your next project on time, on budget and to specification, you can’t afford not to take this course.

What people say about Mike’s live seminar…

“This did what it said on the box – a great deal of practical ideas for planning and managing tasks, along with understanding of key principles for successful delivery”

Andrea Duncan, PDP Co-ordinator – University of Northampton

“One of the best seminars I’ve attended in the last 17 years. Enjoyable practical and useful. I would highly recommend this course”

Diane Massey – DSM Legal Solicitors

“If you’ve never had formal training in project management – you’ll learn a huge amount about processes and the secrets to succeeding in your projects”

Paul Foxall, Senior Project Officer – Sandwell MBC

“Excellent seminar. I have been on previous project management course. This one seemed very different and much better due to brilliant examples Mike gave.”

Emma Oliver, Marketecture

“Excellent content, clearly delivered. Really enjoyed Mike’s course and found it exceptionally useful.”

Nick Osborn, Fenland RP Ltd

“Very useful. Many excellent strategies to help guide project managers.”

Rob Simpson, Basis (Registration) Ltd

“A great overall introduction to project management. I learnt a lot and have a lot I can start to implement tomorrow!”

Catherine Mendham, Content Consultants

Louisa Davison, Secret Agent Marketing

“An excellent introduction and reminder of some of the fundamentals of project management.”

Chris Price, Pulse PM Ltd

Dr Mike Clayton

Mike is on of the UK’s leading project delivery experts. He has many years experience of managing projects and integrating change in many companies of varying sizes. Mike has had key roles in managing multi-million-pound projects for Vodafone, General Motors, BAA and Transport for London. Organisations of all sizes have benefited from his skills in integrating complex change. You will get real results as his highly practical approach simplifies complex ideas.

Mike also has over 20 years’ experience of training project managers, throughout the UK and in Europe and the US. He is the author of thirteen top-selling business, management, and personal effectiveness books, including four on project management topics:

• How to Manage a Great Project On budget. On target. On time. (Pearson, 2014)
• The Influence Agenda A systematic approach to aligning stakeholders in times of change (Palgrave Macmillan, 2014)
• Brilliant Project LeaderWhat the best project leaders know, do and say to get results, every time(Pearson, 2012)
• Risk Happens! Managing risk and avoiding failure in business projects (Marshall Cavendish, 2011)

Your Unconditional, No-questions, 30-Day Guarantee

The best way to assess how valid this material is in you culture is to try it out. I am so confident that this course will change your life that I offer you an unconditional, no questions asked, full 30 day money-back-in-full guarantee. If you don’t think this will give you a real sense of understanding and being in control of your project,

What if you have questions?

I will be on hand to answer your questions if you get stuck, puzzled, or just want to know more. As a professional trainer, this is what I do, and I promise to respond within 24 hours of your question arriving with me from Udemy.

Enroll Now

Enroll for this course now, so you can start to gain control of your projects straight away.

Course Highlights

• Internationally recognised accredited certification on successful completion
• Free accredited e-certificate
• Study at your own pace, anytime and anywhere
• Access to all courses with a monthly membership plan of £29
• High-quality video and text course materials
• Efficient exam system, assessment and instant results
• Improve your chance of gaining professional skills and better earning potential
• Eligibility for NUS Extracard which gives you a discount from thousands of retailers

COURSE CURRICULUM

Project Management Fundamentals: Know the Principles and Get it Right

• What is a Project?
• The Four Stage Project Lifecycle
• Project Stages and Boundaries
• One Reason why Projects go Wrong
• Terminology used in the Project Stages
• More on Project Gateways / Stage Gates

Project Definition Stage: The Vital Foundation to Your Success

• Define your Project: Goals and Objectives
• Understanding Project Scope
• Dealing with Scope Creep
• Project Definition: Summary

Project Planning Stage: Failing to Plan = Planning to Fail

• The Book of the Plan
• The Stakeholder Engagement Process
• Stakeholder Analysis
• Milestones are your Best Friends
• The Work Breakdown Structure
• The Gantt Chart
• Tools for Creating a Gantt Chart
• The Linear Responsibility Chart (LRC) aka The RACI Chart
• The Risk Management Process
• Risk Analysis
• The Six Strategies for Managing Risks
• The Risk Register (or Risk Log)

Project Delivery Stage: Don't you Love it When a Plan Comes Together!

• The Four Essentials of Leading your Team
• Project Delivery – The Three Key Cycles

Project Closure Stage: Deep Sigh - You're Nearly Done

• Closing your Project in an Orderly Manner
• Closing Words

Assessment and Certification

You can test your learning as you progress through the course by undertaking mock tests. On completion of the course, there will be an assessment consisting of multiple choice questions for which the pass mark is 60%. On passing, you will gain instant access to your e-certificate. PDF and hard copy certificates can be ordered for an additional fee.

• PDF Certificate – £9
• Hardcopy by Post- £19
• Both PDF and Hardcopy – £24

Tutor Support

With all our courses, you will receive access to dedicated tutors and technical support. You will also be provided with unlimited email, phone and live chat support to help answer any questions you might have whilst studying the course.

Course Compatibility

All our courses are fully compatible with PC’s, Mac’s, tablets and smartphones.

There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students of all academic backgrounds.

Completing this course will help you to increase your knowledge and improve your skills and instil in you the confidence to progress. You will also be able to add your qualification to your CV, enhance your career and become more competitive within your chosen industry.