Define the project and understand how a managing a project is different from other managing situations 
  Understand and use the particular terminology of Project Management 
  Use Project Management tools such as Gantt, Critical Path Analysis and others 
  Outline the role and identify the key skills of a project manager 
  Prepare the schedule 
  Analyse costs and resources 
  Plan and control a project 
  Keep customer needs in focus 
  Work in partnership with stakeholders 
  Recognise the stages where communication, teamwork and influencing skills are most important

The programme is intensive and highly participative in style. It involves trainer input, individual practical work and discussion in small and large groups. The trainer, who is an experienced Project Manager, draws on real world examples to give depth to the learning.

Here is what is covered: 
 10 Golden Rules of Project Management 

 Key stages in the Project Life Cycle

 Project Parameters: Quality, Time & Cost 

 Properties of effective project goals 

 Project Management Competencies 

 Supervisory Work Preference Inventory 

 Getting Down to Work 

 Problem Solving & Trouble Shooting 

 Tips on Handling Conflict 

 Project Management Reality Check 

 Monitoring and Controlling Implementation 

 Reviewing the Project and Decommissioning the Team

These essential Project Management Tools will be worked with: 
 Work Breakdown Structure 

 Responsibility Assignment Matrix 

 Fishbone Diagram 

 Gantt Chart and PERT Chart 

 SWOT Analysis 

 Critical Path Analysis