Practical Project Management

Date: May 16-17th & 23-24th – Delivery: Online from 9.30am to 13.00pm

30% Funding is available towards Irish Private Construction, Manufacturing and Quarrying companies (including Sole Traders). Full Price €500 – Industry 4 Skillnet Price €350.

Overview:

Practical Project Management is designed to establish a detailed understanding of Project Management terms, concepts and methodologies. The hands-on approach of this course ensures trainees “learn by doing” and gain a step-by-step, real-time experience of using the tools and implementing the methodologies and support structures. In simulating real-life environments, trainees gather the detailed knowledge required to apply the training on return to their work environment.

Course follow-up includes the provision of soft copies of a number of Project Management tools and templates – ready for immediate use in the workplace. Students who successfully complete this course are awarded a certificate from Aspira.

This 2-day Practical Project Management course covers the following:

Project Management Framework and Concepts:

• Project Management Framework
• Project Management Processes
• The Project Environment
• Project Phases and Development Lifecycles
• The Role of the Project Manager

Project Management knowledge areas:

Project Integration Management

• Develop Project Charter
• Develop Project Management Plan
• Deliver Project
• Implement Change Control
• Close Project

Project Scope Management

• Collect Requirements
• Define Scope
• Create Work Breakdown Structure
• Manage Scope

Project Schedule Management

• Plan Schedule Management
• Estimate Activities
• Sequence Activities
• Understand Critical Path
• Maintain Schedule

Project Cost Management

• Estimate Costs
• Determine Budget
• Control Costs

Project Resource Management

• Resource Planning
• Effort and Resource Estimation
• Motivational Theories
• Team Development
• Manage Team 

Project Communications Management

• Communication Planning
• Working Globally and Remotely
• Manage Communications

 Project Risk Management

• Identify Risks
• Analyse Risks
• Plan Risk Responses
• Control Risks
• Implementing a Pro-Active Risk Management Culture

 Project Stakeholder Management

• Identify Stakeholders
• Analyse Stakeholder
• Effective Communication with Stakeholders

Who should attend:

There are two categories of people who benefit most from this course:

• New or prospective project managers, who are looking for practical guidance on the “right” way to manage their projects through the use of practical tools and techniques that can help you to deliver your projects in a consistent manner
• Functional Managers, who may have to manage some projects “part-time” in addition to their real jobs. Many of the PM tools and methods can also apply to line management and deliver real value.

For further information or to book your place

Get in touch with us at accounts@industry4skillnet.com – 085 8675275