An Introduction to Project Management (WS6006)

Monday, 3rd December 2012, Birmingham City Centre

Overview

Project management skills are becoming more vital to organisations as greater emphasis is given to controlling costs, meeting delivery expectations and implementing change. The current economic climate means that project costs and timescales must not overrun whilst, at the same time, management resources may be thinner.

Whether you are a member of a project team, project manager, technical specialist, financial controller or a senior executive, many of the disciplines practiced within project management will be relevant to you, and having a clear understanding of how to apply them will give you an edge over the competition.

This one day course will give you a good understanding of professional project management as well as the tools and techniques you need to effectively deliver your first “project” successfully. It will also provide a level of understanding that will enable you to go on to further develop your project management skills at our later advanced tools and techniques workshop.

What Types of Project?

This workshop is not specific to particular types or contexts of project – the skills are generic. However, discussion and exercises will allow reference to different contexts to highlight the use of the techniques covered in a wide range of projects, such as:

• Quality improvement
• Change in production or service systems
• Management and staff restructuring
• Technological implementation
• Development of standards and qualifications
• Marketing and sales campaigns
• European or UK Funded Social Project

Related Workshops

NTRL currently deliver 3 workshops that focus on Projects Management, follow the links for an overview of the content and scheduled dates:

An Introduction to Project Management
Intermediate Project Management - Tools & Techniques
Project Governance

Content

An indicative overview of the content would be:

• Project Management overview
• What is a project?
• What is project management?
• Benefits of using project management
• Roles within a project

• Defining the project
• The Brief
• The Business Case
• Initiation

• Running and controlling the project
• Who’s doing what by when
• Procurement
• Communication
• Monitor progress
• Assure quality

• Closing the project

Workshop objectives

The key objectives are to:

• Explore the role of project management within an organisation
• Identify the key roles within a project and how they align to organisation structures
• Examine the phases of a project
• Define a project and explore cost versus benefit.
• Initiate a project and understand the importance of good preparation
• Understand decision making within a project environment
• Explore different methods of planning and delivery
• Examine project controls and understand how to apply them in order to deliver your project successfully
• Identify how to close a project

Delegate Feedback

"Very insightful and will be of great use for future projects"
Data and Information - Institute for Learning

"Very informative, lots of techniques and reports shown and examples given"
Assistant Director - South Birmingham College

"Very helpful and thorough - a good day"
Associate Services Manager - Institute for Learning

Who Should Attend?

This one day workshop is targeted at individuals that have little or no knowledge of project management or those that want a back to basics refresher. It is not necessary for individuals to be currently involved in their own project in order to attend this workshop, but where real life examples can be used; this will add further value to your learning.

Programme

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Facilitator

Our facilitator is an experienced project and programme manager that has been involved in delivering public sector change programmes for over 10 years. She has a proven ability in leading complex projects in challenging political environments whilst leading teams of project professionals to deliver tangible business benefits.

The facilitator has successfully delivered projects ranging from £10,000 up to £8 million and has developed and implemented project management frameworks and processes to improve organisational performance.  She has been involved in delivering innovative programmes to the wider FE sector for the last 5 years and most recently led the programme of work to review the qualifications for teaching and learning professionals in the lifelong learning sector.

In 2007, she was appointed as project manager for the Business Interchange project, part of the Catalyst programme, which supported and encouraged 1600 tutors from over 500 organisations to undertake a work-based placement to update their vocational skills. This increased the confidence of tutors, built links between academia and business, improved investment in continuous professional development and improved staff morale.

Since April 2011, she has been establishing her own business offering services as a project consultant, facilitator and interim manager with a focus on dealing with change.  

Venue and Travel

Venue details and travel information will be included in your confirmation email. If the venue has not been confirmed at the time of booking, then the information will be emailed to you closer to the event.

Booking & Confirmation

Bookings will only be accepted on receipt of full payment PRIOR to the event via cheque, BACS or credit card.  Cheques to be made payable to ‘National Training Resources Limited’.

All reservations will be confirmed by email within two days of receipt of your completed booking form and payment in full and will include venue details and times.

Please direct all conference queries to the Conference Team.
Tel:  0845 130 6152 or 01827 63919.
Fax:  01827 60836 or 01827 61428. 
Email: conferences@national-training.co.uk

Terms & Conditions

Please read our full terms and conditions. Completion and return of the Booking Form constitutes a contract between yourselves and National Training Resources Limited.  Delegate cancellations/transfers are only accepted up to 3 weeks prior to the event and are subject to a small administration charge. Delegate substitutions can be made at any time.  We reserve the right to cancel or alter the event at any time.