Basic project management introduction for charities
Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed with your work and wish you knew of better ways to stay organised and on top?
Do you want to know how to effectively plan and deliver your work like a project manager?
Are you interested in learning how to manage a small project or get involved in managing aspect of projects?
Maybe you have heard about project management and want to understand how you can apply it to your day to day work or projects?
Overview of project life cycles
Perhaps you find yourself managing projects and wish to have better knowledge and understanding?
If any of the above applies to you, then I will highly recommend this training workshop. It is a one-day practical hands-on project management workshop delivered by an experienced project manager and trainer.
Who should attend this training?
Anyone with little or no knowledge of project management
Anyone who has regular interactions with project managers or works in a project environment
Anyone who occasionally sits in project meetings or get involved in aspects of projects
Event planners and organisers
Anyone who oversees a project team
Anyone involved in projects without any formal training
The unemployed who wants to get into employment through the project management route
Anyone keen to learn how to practically implement project management knowledge
Anyone who is involved in projects in any way
Anyone thinking about project management as career progression
Course content
How project management works
How to use the project life cycle to manage projects
How to write a justification for undertaking your project
How to establish and write SMART project benefits
How to establish the project deliverables and requirements
How to agree SMART success criteria and key performance indicators
How to estimate project cost and time
How to prepare a plan/strategy for delivering your project
How to implement what you have planned
How to identify and manage your project stakeholders
How to ensure your project output will be fit for purpose
How to identify and deal with risks and issues
How to communicate effectively when managing your project
How to handover and close your project successfully
BENEFITS
By the end of the session you will;
Be able to understand how a project is managed
Be able to follow a step by step guide to manage a small project with little or no help
Gain the knowledge to make a positive contribution to any project
Have access to some templates and tools for managing projects
Be able to play an active role in project management
Gain confidence with managing or getting involved in projects
