Programme overview:

This one day introductory programme helps learners to develop their knowledge and skill of how to manage a non-technical project.  Learners will consider the key roles, responsibilities and stages within the life of a project as well as how to communicate effectively with sponsors and stakeholders.  Learners will be introduced to relevant project management techniques and tools, plus how to manage project ‘risk’ and changes arising during the project. 

This unit can be attended either as a stand-alone programme or as a module within a wider leadership development programme.  It can be delivered either online or in-person. 

NB.  If you are looking for advanced project management, please see our Specialist Programmes page. 

Topics covered:

• Different roles and responsibilities within project management

• The Project Cycle and it's component stages

• Tools and techniques for ensuring a successful project outcome(s)

• Managing project 'risk' and change

Following participation, learners will be able to:

• Understand the role and responsibilities of being a Project Manager

• Understand the roles and responsibilities of other key roles e.g. Project Sponsor(s), specialists, administrators etc.

• Develop a communication strategy with different stakeholders based upon their level of interest and influence

• Explain the four core stages in an effective project management cycle - initiate, plan, execute and close

• Understand the purpose of each of these stages and how to ensure each stage is successfully achieved

• Safeguard against an ineffective project scope which is forever having to change

• Recognise the importance of Work Breakdown Structures and Network Dependency in developing an accurate 'critical path'

• Develop a relevant Gantt chart as the main programme schedule monitoring tool

• Use RACI charts, outcome registers (including the RAG monitoring method) and budget reports to maintain control

• Understand what is meant by project risk and why it is vital to consider this before and during the execution stage

• Use a risk analysis chart and register to identify potential risk and take appropriate action to manage each risk

• Consider requests for project change professionally and ensure that full agreement is gained for the proposed change