Grow your project management skills, and understand project management methodologies and challenges. Understand the key principles of project management. According to a key report in 2017, only 37% of teams in the UK reported completing projects on time. Managing project costs was given as the biggest problem, followed by hitting deadlines.
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On this course you will learn the key principles of project management and understand the project management skills needed to complete projects on time and on budget. You will focus on the three biggest challenges to project managers: completing projects on time, managing costs, and communication. You will learn from case studies and real life examples to bring your learning experience to life.
What topics will you cover?
Week 1
What is Project Management?
The Project Lifecycle
Risk Management
Discussion/examples
Mini Case Study
Week 2
Project Information and Communications
Closing a Project
Contemporary Practice: Project Management Software, Agile Project
Management, Operations Management
Discussion/examples
Mini Case Study
What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you'll be able to...
- Develop your understanding of how projects relate to the wider organisational environment
- Explain the functions and roles of a Project Manager
- Explore the key role of risk management, communication strategies, change management and project closing methods
- Develop an understanding of how and why project managers need to appreciate the international perspective of their projects
