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The principles of project management
Laser Learning

Personal, Social and Emotional Development on the principles of project management

Summary

Price
£25 inc VAT
Study method
Online
Duration
2 hours · Self-paced
Access to content
Lifetime access
Qualification
No formal qualification
Certificates
  • Certificate of completion - Free

Overview

This short course explores the 4 stages in a project life cycle and offers guidance on each.

Learn about tools and techniques used or discussed in project management, such as Cost-Benefit Analysis and Gantt charts, and consider the people involved in a project. Know how to set objectives, create plans, and be cognizant of legal and ethical requirements. Understand project completion and evaluation.

Certificates

Certificate of completion

Digital certificate - Included

Description

Learning outcomes

  • The learner will be able to describe the different nature of objectives
  • The learner will understand the four stages in a project life cycle
  • The learner will know the different types of individuals who may be involved in a project
  • The learner will understand the tools and techniques used in project management, such as:
    • Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA)
    • Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)
    • Pareto analysis
    • The Delphi technique
    • Gantt chart
    • Critical Path Analysis (CPA), amongst others
  • The learner will know when to mark a project as complete
  • The learner will be able to evaluate a project once complete and know what success and failure looks like
  • The learner will be cognizant of legal and ethical requirements when conducting projects

Advantages of this course

  • When managing a project, you will be concerned with converting the objectives into distinct packages of work. The way those packages of work are then managed depends on a number of factors, such as available resources or the specific nature of the objectives. This course will guide you through this process, and will also outline the importance of the closure and evaluation stage; an often-overlooked part of project management.
  • Training is given through a filmed tutorial, references to websites for reading, presentations on ‘Project implementation plans’ and ‘Tools and techniques’, and a good practice video
  • There is suggested extra reading to give both practical information and links to websites to expand knowledge
  • An additional activity encourages the learner to reflect on the learning

On successful completion of this course, you will receive a Laser e-Certificate (included in the course price).

After purchasing this course on Reed, a customer service representative from Laser Learning will email you with instructions on how to access your course on the Laser Short Course website.

If the purchase was made within business hours, you should expect your email within 1-2 hours. If your purchase was made outside of business hours, you should expect your email the next working day.

Who is this course for?

Employees looking to gain project management skills

Requirements

A computer, mobile, or tablet and an internet connection

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This course is advertised on Reed.co.uk by the Course Provider, whose terms and conditions apply. Purchases are made directly from the Course Provider, and as such, content and materials are supplied by the Course Provider directly. Reed is acting as agent and not reseller in relation to this course. Reed's only responsibility is to facilitate your payment for the course. It is your responsibility to review and agree to the Course Provider's terms and conditions and satisfy yourself as to the suitability of the course you intend to purchase. Reed will not have any responsibility for the content of the course and/or associated materials.

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