Project Management Specialist

This Project Management Specialist training course offers comprehensive guidance for managing any type of project, small or complex, providing delegates with a solid foundation of project management, from the very start, to the successful conclusion of a project.

This Project Management Specialist training course explores the very foundations of how projects are different to the operational world, but an absolute necessity when it comes to changing the operational world. You will discover how the very best practice management techniques are used to take a project through a project lifecycle, from Inception, through Definition, Execution, Monitoring and Control to Closure.

Interacting with the project lifecycle are what are described the hard skills of project management e.g. scope management, schedule management, resource management, cost management; along with the soft skills necessary to deliver a project e.g. team leadership, stakeholder management, project communications, conflict management.

As Project Management is considered a vital organisational competency, throughout the course the focus will be on how the role of the Project Manager interacts with the other key roles e.g. Project Sponsor, Project Team, Steering Group, Project Management Office, who are all responsible for aspects of an project management capability in an organisation.

This Project Management Specialist training course will feature:

• An introduction to the world of project management
• Project planning, scheduling and budgeting
• Project resourcing, monitoring and control
• The Project Manager’s roles and responsibilities
• Project evaluation, reporting, closure and hand-over

By the end of This Project Management Specialist training course, participants will be able to:

• Differentiate between a project and business as usual (BAU)
• Understand stakeholder roles and view points
• Develop quality-focused project plans to communicate to key decision makers
• Lead and develop effective project teams
• Monitor and control the delivery of project plans
• Maintain effective communication with project stakeholders

This Project Management Specialist training course is designed for professionals either directly or indirectly involved in the delivery of projects. It is suitable for a wide range of project management professionals but will greatly benefit:

• Existing Project Managers
• New Project Managers
• Project Team Members
• Project Sponsors
• PMO staff

This Project Management Specialist training course will utilise a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. This includes small group discussions that will enable delegates to share their own experiences and discuss the course concepts.

Hands-on exercises and case studies will provide the opportunity to practice the use of the models, techniques and competencies covered. Personal assessment, reflection and action planning will ensure that delegates know how they will put the learning into practice.