Course Description

Participants will learn and practice basic tools of project management such as how to create project plans, establish effective timelines, identify and manage risks, and communicate effectively with stakeholders. Using expert instruction and peer group work in two 4-hour morning sessions the course is designed to inspire further learning and confidence in participants.

Learning Outcomes

During this course participants will:

• Understand the principles of project management and the project life cycle.
• Be able to develop a project charter, project plan, and project scope statement.
• Understand the role of stakeholders in a project and be able to communicate effectively with them.
• Be able to identify and manage project risks and develop contingency plans.
• Understand the basics of project scheduling and be able to create a project schedule.
• Understand the principles of project cost management and be able to develop a project budget and manage project finances.
• Understand the importance of team management and be able to delegate tasks, monitor progress, and manage conflicts within a project team.
• Understand the ethical and legal implications of project management and be able to apply ethical standards in project decision-making.

Course Outline

Morning 1: The Framework

This module provides the framework for project management:

• Project lifecycles and charters.
• Roles, delegation and stakeholders

Morning 2: Acting and Adapting

This module looks at how the framework grounds implementation:

• Risk assessment and mitigation
• Scheduling and monitoring
• Team work and communication

Preparation & Sustainment Steps

• Personal Learning Goal-Setting & Progress Review
• Pre-Reading Articles and Take-Away Materials
• Peer Learning Support
• Take away project management tools and templates