Suitable For:

This course is suitable for anyone who is involved in running projects - either as a full-time project leader/manager or as a part of their role - particularly where projects involve influencing stakeholders and dealing with cross-functional project teams and handling contractor relationships.

The course takes a pragmatic approach to using a structured project methodology in areas of complexity and uncertainty.

Benefits of Attending:

By the end of the course participants will be able to:

• Identify the key issues raised in managing projects
• State the life cycle of a project from commissioning to completion and identify the requirements at each stage
• Use a range of decision making processes to identify project direction
• Identify issues affecting the project and clarify terms of reference
• Identify and effectively influence key stakeholders and others involved in or affected by the project
• Develop robust project briefs incorporating measurable objectives
• Use a range of approaches for estimating
• Set and manage project budgets
• Develop and manage project plans and identify preventative and contingent action
• Plan projects effectively using GANTT
• Develop effective reporting and tracking processes
• Monitor project implementation and manage changes
• Manage contractor relationships effectively
• Evaluate project performance and apply learning to future projects