Project Management : Planning Tools

Project Management Planning Tools

Project management at all levels can be made significantly easier and more efficient with the right tool. Particularly during those crucial early planning stages, a strong working knowledge of the most important planning tools can make a real difference. What takes place while project planning is underway will determine whether and to what extent the project as a whole succeeds. The more meticulous the planning, the greater the likelihood of the desired outcome. To familiarise yourself with the most important project planning tools is to become a more effective, efficient and confident project manager.

This exclusive tutorial has been designed for project managers, business owners and anyone with an interest in the profession. Study the initial steps in the planning process, including the creation of a basic schedule, the work breakdown structure, flow charts, budgets and the most useful project planning tools. Learn how to build and develop a winning team, pick up a series of essential communication tips and take your project management expertise to a higher level.

Project Management Planning Tools

Objectives

• identify project planning tools

Programme Content

Topics

• Beginning to Plan
• Preparing a Basic Schedule
• Scheduling Factors
• The Work Breakdown Structure
• Planning Tools
• The Flow Chart
• Budgets
• Teamwork
• Building a Winning Team
• Developing Teams
• Aspirinia
• Individual Action Steps
• Communication Tips
• Closing Out a Project

Course Benefits

• Full Tutor Support
• Self paced, no fixed schedules
• Available to students anywhere in the world
• 24/7 Access to the LMS ( Learning Management System )
• Easy to understand quality e-learning study materials

Course Material

All course materials are included in the course price. All your study material will be available on our learning management system for which you will get access once you are enrolled. The material can be downloaded and printed as well.

Our distance learning course materials are specially written for home study and contain a wealth of knowledge in easy to understand language. We use variety of media to help you learn. Your course may use any of the following different media which you can use from home or where ever you choose to study:

• Online course materials
• Question papers
• Additional Supporting Material
• Useful Links

Course assessment

You will be continually assessed throughout the course. Your assignment will be marked by your tutor and independently moderated. The feedback on your assignment will then be sent to you. On receipt of this, you may wish to contact your tutor to discuss the feedback.

Tutor Support

When you enrol on a course with Brentwood Open Learning College you are allocated your personal tutor. Tutor’s help and support will be available throughout your studies with the college. He/she will assess your work and will provide you with regular feedback on your progress.

Project Management Planning Tools

• Project managers and co workers looking to develop their CPD
• Business owners, managers and entrepreneurs
• Confident, self motivated and passionate candidates
• Entrepreneurs planning to start their own business.
• Candidates seeking to expand their career opportunities
• Individuals looking to enhance their CVs

Project Management Planning Tools

No prior knowledge is required to take this course.

*Note: This is an independent unit not a complete course so does not equalize to a course. This will give you 10 CPD points to add on your CV. At the end of the unit, you can claim CPD Accredited unit by paying £35 accreditation fee and postal charges (£9 for UK students, £15 for outside UK).

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