Project Management Course: Introduction
Course summary
This one-day course teaches the fundamentals of project management for project managers and anyone who works on projects. Project managers and team members are more successful when they use proven techniques and processes in their projects, no matter the scale or impact.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this course, you should be able to:
- manage a simple project using a structured approach
- apply key project planning activities including scheduling, budgeting, and managing risk
- monitor and control a project at a high-level including reporting progress and managing change in a controlled manner
- close a project including conducting a post-implementation review.
Content
Initiating a project
- Preparing the project charter
- Identifying stakeholders
Planning a project
- Developing a project schedule
- Defining a project budget
- Identifying, recording and evaluating risks
Monitoring and controlling a project
- Executing a project from start to finish
- Reporting on project progress
- Completing a change request for approval
Closing a project
- Conducting customer handover
- Conducting a post-implementation review
Even more
- Simple tools and templates that can be used on your project straight away
- Exploring advanced tools beyond the course
Prerequisites
None
Who this course is for
This course is for professionals involved in planning, coordinating or delivering projects and business improvement initiatives in their organisation. It applies across structured and fast-moving project environments, including engineering, construction, health, education, government, commercial and non-profit sectors.
- Project managers looking to improve planning, delivery and oversight
- ''Accidental’ project managers managing projects without formal training
- Team leaders, supervisors and business leaders responsible for project outcomes
- Project coordinators, business analysts and subject matter experts
- Change leaders, managers and support staff involved in organisational initiatives
- Anyone working on projects who wants to better manage timelines, stakeholders and priorities
Delivery style
This course focuses on experiential learning. Content is broken into 10-15 minute blocks and immediately followed by group activities where the theory is put into action.
A range of interactive methods will be used including:
- storytelling and the use of professional examples to exhibit concepts
- self-reflection and group discussions
- case studies where the concepts are actively applied
- individual and team activities and presentations
- suggested readings for after training.
Materials
You will receive:
- online course materials (using Dropbox) with case study activities
- an online project management toolkit with templates
- a Statement of Completion.
In order to access online course materials (using Dropbox), we recommend that you bring your own device (Windows or Mac) to class. You should ensure your device is fully charged as access to power is limited. Please note that the University does not carry any responsibility for your lost, stolen, or damaged devices whilst on the University premises.
Upcoming classes
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<p>This one-day course teaches the fundamentals of project management for project managers and anyone who works on projects. Project managers and team members are more successful when they use proven
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<p>This one-day course teaches the fundamentals of project management for project managers and anyone who works on projects. Project managers and team members are more successful when they use proven
...<p>This one-day course teaches the fundamentals of project management for project managers and anyone who works on projects. Project managers and team members are more successful when they use proven
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<p>This one-day course teaches the fundamentals of project management for project managers and anyone who works on projects. Project managers and team members are more successful when they use proven
...<p>This one-day course teaches the fundamentals of project management for project managers and anyone who works on projects. Project managers and team members are more successful when they use proven
...Meet the facilitators
Marshal Alkouz
Louise Gardner
What others say
The ease of access online was fantastic. I'm in Tasmania, so the ability to do a course like this was very beneficial. The facilitator was fantastic and very clear in her explanations. The materials and links to additional templates and resources were excellent.
Katie Henderson
Well paced, covered a lot, online option was perfect for me. Good overall content. Very happy, thank you.
Shannon Brodie
Louise delivered an amazing course!! I went in with very minimal knowledge of what project management actually entails, and I’ve come out feeling confident and inspired. Louise made the class interactive and easy to understand, and actually having us complete a project was fantastic - so good to get hands-on experience. I know this course will help me with my future roles and career progression. Thanks so much for a really interesting, informative day Louise!
Lauren Salisbury
