Project management training – introduction course

Course overview

Course guide

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Learn key project management skills in a day

This one day introduction to project management course is ideal if you are starting out managing small projects for the first time, or if you are thinking of working within project management and would like a taste of what it’s all about. It will help you understand the language, principles and core tools and techniques required for successful project management.

Developed by our own experienced project managers and covering all the basics of project management, this course will give you the ability to start planning and managing your own projects successfully.

What you will learn

  • You'll become familiar with common project management terminology
  • You'll learn the key characteristics of all projects
  • You'll learn what makes a good project manager
  • You'll learn to breakdown the project into separate phases
  • You'll learn how to identify objectives which align with business goals
  • You'll learn why defining the scope early means more chance of success later
  • You'll learn the importance of identifying and managing stakeholders throughout
  • You'll create a Work Breakdown Structures to identify and plan the work
  • You'll learn how to identify the roles and responsibilities of your team members
  • Understand the pitfalls of estimation and learn effective ways of estimating work
  • You'll learn to perform effective scheduling using Gantt charts
  • You'll learn how to apply the critical path technique to help you deliver on time
  • Learn how to write a project plan
  • You will learn how to track progress in order to keep on course
  • Learn how effective reports can make the difference to enable you to track effectively
  • You will learn the best way to manage change without jeopardizing your project
  • You'll learn some key risk management techniques to help you avoid failure
  • You'll learn how to improve your project management practices in future

Course includes:

  • Instructor led tuition from an experienced project manager and trainer
  • Small focused class in our convenient venues
  • Practical individual and group exercises to help you to apply what you learn
  • A Knowledge Train delegate pack of course notes, case study and exercises
  • FREE project management templates on CD to use on your projects
  • Refreshments
  • Certificate of training course attendance

Course dates

To book your course, please click on a date below or call +44 (0)20 7148 5985.


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Why choose us

Who should attend?

  • People who are new to project management
  • Inexperienced project managers who need to further develop their skills
  • People seeking a career change into project management

Course benefits

  • Gain key skills, tools and techniques to help plan and manage your projects
  • Learn the most common project management terminology
  • Learn how to avoid the most common problems on projects
  • Gain a framework which you can apply on any size or type of project
  • Gain confidence in knowing what you need to start doing on your projects
  • Implement your new knowledge, skills and techniques straightaway

Why choose us?

  • We are specialists in project management
  • All our trainers are experienced and practising project managers
  • Easy location based in Central London

Testimonials

Average rating of 4.4 based on 23 user reviews.

Clear, enjoyable and run well
Jane Squires - Totemic
Run very well, with clear literature and explanations given, as well as clear examples to use in the real world. There were adequate breaks, and I enjoyed learning about some elements of project management.
Excellent trainer
Nizam Uddin - University of London
I thought it was a very good introduction to the world of project management. The trainer was excellent, with a good breadth of knowledge which enabled alignment of theory and practice. However, there could have been more interaction in class to bring our own experience to the table.
Very good information and materials
Elena Kuznetsova - Impetus Automotive
Very good - some very useful information and applicable to my job and projects. Case study and real life examples were also a great help to relate to the theory of the course. I also liked the diagrams for Critical Path Analysis and Planning Hierarchy. Very useful.
Very enjoyable
Nikki Timms - Huber and Suhner
Very intense for a one day course, but would probably lose impact and attention if done over a longer period. Information was clearly explained and we were able to link our own projects to the course. Very enjoyable and informative.
Learned useful tools
Stephanie Wakefield - Systagenix
Good overview of project management. Some interesting tools used (eg. PERT, Network diagram). I learned some useful tools that I plan to put in to practice.
Interesting and enlightening
Jimmy Upton
It gave me a clearer understanding of project management, especially planning. The course had a good pace, and it was interesting and enlightening.
Thoroughly enjoyed the course
Tania De Sousa
The trainer was a great communicator and very patient. I enjoyed learning what was taught, and the trainer taught at a good pace. The notes, slides and exercises were very useful.
Well-structured
April Brown
The course is extremely well-structured and informative. The tutor had valuable project management knowledge and experience. I will look into a PRINCE2 course and MS Project training as a result of this course.
Very useful
Kim Gowland
Very useful for me, as I have just started managing a project myself, so very useful overview. Good pace and some group work. Great to have CD templates too.
Firm introduction
Michael Plaster
Very good. Provided a firm introduction of the importance of effective project management. Also outlined a few different options of how to structure, for example CPA and Gantt charts.

Any questions?

If you have any questions about our training then please phone us on 0207-148-5985, or drop us an email to info@knowledgetrain.co.uk

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