Key details
Mode of delivery: Classroom-based
Course code: PM15A
Duration: 5 days
Fee: £4,585.00 + VAT
CPD Hours: 30
Course Overview
This course provides a solid foundation in project management, equipping participants with the core skills needed to plan, execute, and monitor successful projects. It begins with the fundamentals — exploring the roles and responsibilities of project teams, how to analyse feasibility, and what defines critical success. From there, learners dive into effective project planning techniques, including setting clear objectives, using essential tools such as GANTT charts, PERT, and CPA, and managing resources efficiently. The implementation phase focuses on practical strategies for assessing risk, managing stakeholders, and leading change effectively. Finally, participants learn how to monitor progress, conduct productive review meetings, and handle conflicts professionally. By combining theoretical knowledge with actionable techniques, this course prepares individuals to confidently lead and contribute to projects across diverse industries.
Agenda
Day — 1 Fundamentals of Project Management
- Definition, Roles and Responsibilities
- Analysing Feasibility
- Establishing Critical Success Factors
Day — 2 Project Planning
- Defining Project Objectives
- Tools GANTT Charts, PERT, CPA
- Allocating Resources
Day — 3 Project Implementation
- Risk Assessment
- Stakeholder Management
- Change Management
Day — 4 Project Performance Monitoring
- Monitoring Progression
- Review Meetings
- Conflict management
Day — 5 Course Review
- Summary and recap of key learning objectives
- Action Planning
Post-Course
- Three (3) x hour-long Executive Coaching sessions at monthly intervals following Course Completion
Target Audience
- Project managers
- Aspiring project professionals
- Team leaders and supervisors
- Programme and portfolio managers
- Business analysts
- Change managers
- Executives and decision-makers
- Entrepreneurs and startup founders
- Engineers and IT professionals
- NGO and public sector staff
Learning Outcomes
- Understand key project management concepts and define roles (e.g., project manager, stakeholders, team members).
- Assess whether a project is viable in terms of cost, time, resources, and objectives.
- Identify and evaluate essential conditions and key factors that influence project success.
- Learn how to set SMART objectives that align with project goals and stakeholder expectations.
- Apply project planning tools to schedule, estimate timelines, and visualize task dependencies.
- Develop strategies to assign human, financial, and material resources efficiently.
- Identify potential risks and apply mitigation strategies to minimize their impact.
- Understand how to engage, communicate with, and manage stakeholder expectations.
- Gain skills to implement and adapt to change while maintaining project objectives and team alignment.
- Learn to track project milestones, deliverables, and performance indicators.
- Conduct effective project reviews to assess progress and guide decisions.
- Develop techniques to resolve disputes and maintain a collaborative project environment.
