The British Academy for Training and Development offers a professional training course in Project Management Life Cycle. Want to understand what a project is? Do you know what it means to effectively manage your project lifecycle? Want to assess your readiness to become a project manager? What tools and techniques will help you successfully design and manage your projects? Join this new, self-paced introductory course today. Gain the knowledge and ready-to-use skills to enter and engage in the world of project management. This project management training course is designed to give learners a comprehensive introduction to project management, so they can confidently lead their own projects to success. This course provides tips, guides, and downloadable worksheets to help you create your own project plan and take your project from start to finish. Project management skills are necessary and used regularly in all workplaces. Whether your project is big or small, it takes careful planning to complete it efficiently, on time, and on budget. This course is designed to be as performable as possible on any project you are involved with. This course is provided by a team of internationally experienced managers. 

Who should attend? 

• Those Wishing to Develop their Project Management Skills.
• Project Managers.
• Project Management Office Members.
• Executive Managers.
• Owners of Private Projects.
• Entrepreneurs.

How attendees will benefit? 

After completion of the course, delegates will understand: 

• Understand the project life cycle and its phases (Initiating, Planning, Execution, Closing and Monitoring and Controlling).
• Describe the project management processes and competencies.
• Identify and recognize tools and techniques for project cycle management.
• Define project management and understand the rationale for its use.
• Understand how to make a project successful.
• Understand the different phases of the project life cycle.
• Create effective project plans and understand what is required at each stage.
• Have knowledge of various charts and diagrams that can be used when planning a project.
• Know how to predict and manage any risks that may hinder the project.
• Know how to maintain the project's progress and complete them efficiently.

Introduction:

• What is a project?
• What is project management?
• Key definitions.
• What do project managers do?
• Benefits of project management and why projects fail?

Define project goals and lifecycle:

• The five elements of a project.
• The project life-cycle.
• A clear understanding of the project goals.
• Smart goals and stakeholder analysis.

Create a project plan part 1:

• Task and Milestone Identification.
• Time Estimation.
• Emergencies.
• Covey’s Time Management Matrix.
• Time Management Tips.
• Task Sequencing, Scheduling, PERT, Gantt, Network Charts and Flowcharts.

Create a Project Plan Part 2:

• Labor Costs.
• Skills and availability.
• Budget.
• Variable and fixed costs.
• Reviewing the plan and critical path.

Measuring, Managing and Maintaining Progress:

• Identifying and managing risks.
• Resolving Problems.
• Implementing Changes.
• Maintaining and Measuring Progress.
• Holding Meetings and Managing Employees.

Project completion:

• Testing Project Elements.
• Customer Support.
•  Resource Return.
• Reviewing the Project and Celebrating.