Excellent trainer very thorough and provided a professional insight to project management.
Project Management Course
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1 Day
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Manchester | Online | In House
Learn the theory and practical skills to drive the performance of your projects on the 1-day 5 star-rated training course
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Small class sizes
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5 Star Rated Course
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Practical courses
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3 month support
Project Management Course Introduction
If you lead and manage projects daily whether it be running an event, hiring a new member of staff, or collaborating to produce a report or service and are looking to improve your skills, this 1-day practical Project Management course will teach you the knowledge and skills to help your projects run smoothly and efficiently.
The course aims to bridge the gap between formal certification courses and the need for practical skills, by delivering the key elements of formal certification courses, but in a shorter format and with an increased emphasis on practical tips to drive performance.
This 1-day Project Management Fundamentals course is led by a certified PMP Project Management consultant, with years of experience managing projects of all sizes in various industries.
Project Management Fundamentals
On this practical 1 day course you will learn the basics of effective project management from looking at different methodologies and which scenarios to use them, the delivery of projects and how to keep them on track and how you can manage the success of you projects.
Along the way you will get lots of useful hints and tips to help your projects run smoothly.
The course is tailored to the delegates attending so you can look at your own projects and apply the examples as you go through the day.
You will also get to grips with Gantt chart software, you will be (advised of free software available), a deliverables tracker template document, general course notes and 3 months online support for any follow-up questions.
Project Management Fundamentals Course outline
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Overview of Project Management
- Definition of a projects and project management
- How to measure performance of projects and project managers
- Project lifecycles: choosing to use linear or agile methodology
Project Delivery
- The role of the Project Manager in driving delivery
- Effective meetings to engage all project team members
- Project team collaboration- using Kan Ban boards to organise team tasks
- Time management on behalf of the team
Project Closure
- Project closure & handover checklists
- Ensuring the lessons are captured and shared
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Initiating your Project
- Using a Project charter to engage team members
- Stakeholder management: engaging your stakeholders for project success
Keeping the project performance on track
- Terminology: project baselines, variance, tolerance
- Understanding project status: where are we vs where we expected to be?
- Resolution of project issues
- Change control process
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Project Planning
- Defining the scope of the project
- Prioritising ‘optional scope’
- ‘Hands on’ tutorial to create a Gantt chart
- Budget management
- Quality: what does this mean for your project?
- Risk management: tools to anticipate what could go wrong
Team Communications
- Identify your personality type and what this means for your interactions with others
Why Choose M Training
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Small class sizes
We run small classes so that there is more interactivity, opportunity for questions and is more personal.
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Convenient Locations
Our public Project Management courses are held in the centre of Manchester and Online. Private course can be held anywhere in the UK.
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Course Materials
Course materials and example documents are provided and completed throughout the training. Delegates also receive an M Training certificate of completion
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Expert Trainers
Run by an experienced trainer and a PMP qualified project manager and consultant
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Follow up support
Along with the course notes, you also recieve 3 months email support for any follow up questions that you may have.
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5 Star Rated
Our courses are rated 5 stars by delegates, through post-course feedback forms, on Google and Facebook.
Project Management Fundamentals Course Objectives
During the day, you will learn the tools and processes to organise your project and to drive its performance. You will:
- Learn the responsibilities of a Project Manager, and how a good project manager uses consistent processes to deliver superior project performance
- Understand the difference between ‘linear’ and ‘agile’ project lifecycles, and alternative approaches to managing them (Gantt chart vs Scrum board).
- Understand to use planning tools to define the project and avoid scope creep
- Managing uncertainty: develop a risk management plan for your project, and learn how to use ‘scenarios’ to plan alternative pathways
- Learn tools to enhance the quality of the team’s contributions to meetings and tools to enhance engagement levels in a virtual meeting
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Project Management Course Day Details
Our 5-star rated Project Management training courses are practical courses with small class sizes, and a maximum of 6 delegates, allowing plenty of time to interact with the trainer and ask questions!
These are held as in-person classroom courses or as live, online courses (over Zoom). All courses run from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm, with plenty of breaks.
Scheduled Project Management Training
Our scheduled public Performance Management Courses are run in Manchester and Online. Dates for these can be found below.
Private / Bespoke Project Management Training
Are you looking for in-house Project Management training for yourself or your team?
We run private one-to-one and group Project Management training at our training centres, at your premises or at a location to suit you, anywhere in the UK. These can also be held Online.
The content of our In-house Project Management courses can be tailored to your requirements or the needs of your team.
Who Should Attend This Course?
Anyone who works in project teams or manages projects, who has not yet received project management training, or would appreciate ‘refresher’ training.
Anyone who wishes to become a Project Manager
Anyone who has attended formal Project Management training (including formal qualifications) who would like to learn skills and tools and gain the confidence to put the theories into practice in real projects.
Course Reviews
Course Reviews
Lisa was a very good trainer who explained everything comprehensively but straightforwardly in an engaging manner.
Tim Burton
Manchester University NHS Foundation TrustCourse Reviews
Well delivered course with many different aspects of Project management we can take into our day-to-day jobs.
Lewis Colbeck
Manchester University NHS Foundation TrustCourse Reviews
Lisa was very knowledgeable and explained in detail but in a way that was easy to understand
Anna-Marie Evans
Manchester University NHS Foundation TrustCourse Reviews
Some good information provided that will be beneficial to take back to my workplace & team
Christopher Davies
GMCACourse Reviews
Really enjoyed the course. Thank you.
Anonymous
GMCACourse Reviews
Enjoyed the course. Very informative trainer
Jane M
Course Reviews
The course was simple to follow and really useful
Simon Yeadon
GMCACourse Reviews
Thank you – Great insight. Super friendly, clear & helpful.
Megan Roberts
GMCACourse Reviews
Lisa delivered some really good tips which can be applied to everyday projects/meetings
G Ainsworth
MSVCourse Reviews
Lisa was engaging and covered a range of topics. She is very knowledgeable & shared lots of experiences & tops for improvement. I have come away with lots of ideas to take forward! Thanks Lisa!
Jemma Alcock
MSVCourse Reviews
Lisa was very good, I enjoyed the course very much
Matt Wilson
Great Places Housing GroupCourse Reviews
Really enjoyable day with Lisa. She had great subject knowledge & engaged the group really well. Thanks Lisa.
Alison May
Great Places Housing GroupCourse Reviews
Very useful and informative training, thanks Lisa
Callum Janer
MSVFAQs
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Will I receive a certificate?
Yes, all participants receive an M Training certificate of completion. This can be used for CPD records or as evidence of professional development in training skills.
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Can I pay by invoice / PO?
Yes. We provide an invoice for every booking. This will be emailed to you once the booking has been made, it contains our bank details, for payment by Bank transfer, along with a link to make payment Online with a credit or debit card.
If you require to set us up as a supplier, that is fine, just let us know and we can provide you with all the information you need.
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How long is this course
This is a 1 day course. Running from 9:30 am to 4/4:30 pm.
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What's the difference between Private & Public Courses?
Public courses are scheduled and open for anyone to book on to. There is a maximum of 6 delegates on our public course to ensure that everyone receives tailored training.
Private Courses are courses that are arranged specifically for individuals or groups, no one else can book on to these courses. Private course content can be tailored to suit your requirements
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Can I take these courses online?
Absolutely. We offer live, instructor-led online versions of all courses. You’ll get the same expert guidance, interactive activities, and practical tools as the in-person sessions, just delivered virtually via Zoom or Teams.
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Where in Manchester is this course held?
All our courses in are run from 9.30 am to 4.00 pm at our head office:
Manchester Science Park
Pencroft Way
Manchester
M15 6LRPublic Transport/Parking:
The closest public park is Manchester Science Park Visitor Car Park or Cecil Street Car Park - 5 min walk
Manchester Oxford Road Train Station - 15 min walk
Manchester Piccadilly Train Station - 30 min walk
Access
Please let us know in advance if you have any mobility issues and will need any assistance. Disabled parking is provided.
More Information about our Manchester training courses, along with a map, can be found on our Manchester Training Page
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How do the Online courses work?
The Online courses are run on Zoom.
You will be sent a link to join the training session the day before the course along with any course materials needed.
The courses run from 9:30 am to 4/4:30 pm and follow the same course outline as the classroom courses and you will be able to interact with the trainer and group and ask questions.
Because we limit the number of delegates to a maximum of 6 on our public courses specific timings are flexible, but generally, the day will run as follows:
9.20 am | Sign in
9.30 am | Start - First session
11.00 am | 15 min break
11.15 am | Second session
12.30 pm | 30 min break
1.00 pm | Third session
2.15 pm | 15 min break
2.30 pm | Fourth session
3.50 pm | Finish & Q&A
4.30pm | End
Find out more about how our online courses work on the Online Courses Page
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