Start date: 05 March 2025
Duration: 4 Days - 5th, 6th, 12th & 13th March (9:30am - 4:30pm)
Location: Online
Certificate: QQI Level 6
Cost: Funded €485 (Unsubsidised - €695)
Course code: N/A
Programme overview
This certified Project Management Course is for anyone who wants to gain practical skills they can adapt to be effective in any situation. Our high impact, 4 day workshop combines practical and theoretical learning to equip you with the skills you can put into action immediately.
This course is very practical, incorporating principles & methods covered in the Project Management Institute (PMI), A Guide to Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide). The PMI is renowned worldwide as the preeminent body for championing excellence in project management.
The training company is a registered education provider with the PMI and strongly believe the principles and techniques outlined in the PMBOK Guide are an excellent framework for all kinds of projects.
Using methods based on the PMBOK guide, you will follow the life cycle of your chosen project from initiation to planning, execution, controlling and closure.
This programme will give you both the skills and the confidence to participate in and manage projects effectively.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of the training programme, participants will:
• Gain a comprehensive Project Management skill-set based on the PMI Project Management body of knowledge. The US based PMI are market leaders in project management methodologies.
• Understand the stages of managing project through its life cycle. These include, initiating, planning, executing, monitoring & controlling, closing.
• Learn how to apply a range of tools and techniques to your own project including, setting up a project governance structure, developing a project charter and stakeholder plan, Scope, Schedule & Cost, Quality, Risk, Procurement, and Change.
Manage Project Teams by developing and honing your communication, leadership, and team building skills while engaging with project members ad stakeholders.
Who Is This Course For?
Suited to anyone involved in managing projects
Modules
1 Introduction
The Project Management Framework
Project Management Institute (PMI) and PMBOK Guide – Sixth Edition
The Role of a PMO
2 Project Initiation & Stakeholder Management
Developing the Business Case
Using a Project Charter
Governance and Organisation Structure
The Role of the Sponsor, Project Manager and Project Team
Identifying and classifying stakeholders
Principles of Effective Communication
Developing a Stakeholder Management Plan
Managing Meetings
3A Planning the Project
Planning the Project Scope
Using a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and a Scope Statement
3B Project Scheduling
Time & Resource Management
The Time Planning Process
Scheduling Tools
Creating s Schedule Baseline
3C Project Cost Management
Estimating Costs
Developing the Budget
3D Project Quality Management
Introduction to Quality Management
Defining SMART quality performance metrics
Root Cause Analysis
3E Project Risk Management
Methodologies to Identify Risk
Using a Risk Register
Analysing Risk
Developing Risk Responses
3F Project Procurement Management
Contract Types
Selection Criteria
Vendor Documents
Evaluating Tenders using Weighted Grid Techniques
3G Project Change Management
Change Control Procedure
4 Managing Project Teams
Role of the Project Manager
Self Analysis
Leadership Styles
Team Development
Managing Performance
Handling Tricky Situations
Using Constructive Feedback
5 Executing, Monitoring & Controlling the Project
Monitoring and Controlling the Project baselines, Scopes, Schedule and Cost
Controlling Changes, Assessing Impact, Updating Plans, Authoristion and sign off.
Monitoring and controlling risk, procurements, quality stakeholders.
6 Closing the Project
Essential Steps to Close the Project Effectively
Contact aidan.callan@dundalkskillnet.ie to book your place
Applications Closing on 27/02/2025
