Project Management for Project Managers
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Overview
Project Management might seem simple on the surface, but what does being a Project Manager actually entail? Is it possible to become a successful Project Manager without much experience? Is it really as easy as it sounds?
This course answers all those questions and more. You’ll learn what skills you need to become an effective Project Manager, what goes into delivering a successful project and what challenges you might face in your new role.
We’ll also examine the different approaches to Project Management including PRINCE 2, Agile and Scrum while exploring topics such as risk management, communication skills and how to motivate your team.
Each module will be followed by a short assessment to reinforce what you’ve learnt and you’ll even hear from professional Project Managers, who will give you some insight into what being a Project Manager is really like.
And if you’re looking for some practical tools to use in your real-life projects, we’ve included a range of free resources and templates, including:
- A statement of work template
- A business case template
- A post-mortem review
And many more.
For a comprehensive introduction to the world of Project Management, sign-up for this course today.
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Curriculum
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Introduction to project management 10:20
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The five phases of project management 05:26
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A deep dive into the project lifecycle: Initiation 10:30
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A deep dive into the project lifecycle: Planning 03:28
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A deep dive into the project lifecycle: Execution 09:55
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A deep dive into the project lifecycle: Monitoring 06:15
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A deep dive into the project lifecycle: Close 07:34
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Different project management approaches 13:49
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Managing resources 08:13
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Procurement and purchasing management 10:00
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Risk management 07:00
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Change management 09:00
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Mastering management communication 22:04
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Building high performing teams: unlocking potential for success 30:30
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Motivating individuals to meet goals, grow, and develop 21:02
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Navigating difficult conversations and workplace conflict 30:29
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Wellbeing in the workplace: supporting your team's wellbeing and performance 20:27
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Description
COURSE CONTENT:
Introduction to Project Management
- What is project management?
The five phases of project management
- The five phases of project management
- RESOURCE: Five stages of project management planning template
A deep dive into the project lifecycle: Initiation
- Initiating a project
- RESOURCE: Business case template
- RESOURCE: Statement of work template
A deep dive into the project lifecycle: Planning
- Planning a project
A deep dive into the project lifecycle: Execution
- Executing a project
- RESOURCE: Project execution plan template
A deep dive into the project lifecycle: Monitoring
- Monitoring a project
- RESOURCE: Status report template
A deep dive into the project lifecycle: Close
- Closing a project
- RESOURCE: Post-mortem review template
Different project management approaches
- Waterfall vs Agile projects
- An introduction to 5 popular project management methodologies
Managing resources
- What is resource management and why is it important?
- How to make a resource plan
- RESOURCE: Resource Planning template
Procurement and purchasing management
- An introduction to purchasing and procurement
- RESOURCE: Procurement cycle guidance template
Risk management
- What is risk management and what types of risks should I consider?
- How to identify, evaluate and prioritise risk
Change management
- Organisational change process
Mastering management communication
- The importance of effective communication
- How to become a better listener
- Paying attention to your body language
- Structuring written communication
- RESOURCE: Communication styles questionnaire
Building high performing teams and unlocking potential for success
- Navigating and nurturing the stages of team development
- How to maximise team performance
- RESOURCE: Team stage assessment
Motivating individuals to meet goals, grow and develop
- How to motivate people
- RESOURCE: Questions to ask to understand employee motivations
- How to optimise performance through SMART goal setting
Navigating difficult conversations and workplace conflict
- How to become a master of conflict resolution
- 10 crucial rules for dealing with difficult conversations at work
- RESOURCE: Exercise on giving feedback and handling difficult conversations
- Handling discipline and grievances
- RESOURCE: Exercise on handling disciplinary scenarios
Who is this course for?
This project management course is ideal for those looking to land their first role in project management, those whose career path would/could naturally progress to project management, as well as current project managers looking to further develop their skills and knowledge.
Requirements
There are no requirements to take this project management course.
Career path
This course will provide you with insight and know-how that would be advantageous in a range of industries. Some careers that incorporate and use what is taught in this project management course include:
- Team Leader
- Manager
- Scrum Master
- Production Coordinator/Lead/Manager
- Heads of Departments
- Software Developer
- Operations Manager
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