Course overview
Project management is a fundamental skill in our modern workforce, as it ensures that what is being delivered is not only right, but that it also delivers against the business opportunity.
This short course is designed to cover the basic principles of managing projects to help you plan, control and organise activities to ensure that you are delivering successful projects every time. It is best suited for staff who may be new to managing projects or have not previously undertaken any formal project management training before.
Participants are encouraged to bring along current or future projects to start applying your new knowledge and skills immediately to boost your confidence and drive great results.
Suitable for:
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Officers, Coordinators and Team Leaders
Key learnings:
During this course, you will cover the following:
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Introduction to project management – how project management is different to the operating environments.
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Project Management Principles.
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Overview of the project management lifecycle – key stages and phases.
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Learn the important aspects of scope statements – what they are, how to draft them, and why assumptions and constraints are important.
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Planning-for-success tools and tips on how to execute quickly and effectively - create a schedule that works for you.
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Stakeholder management and how to coexist in harmony with your stakeholders.
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Hints and tips on monitoring and controlling projects
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Practical local government examples and case studies