Project Management, Brecon

Course Aim

Practical tools and techniques for new and practising project managers. Project Methodologies are covered and this course provides and introduction to PRINCEII and APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) and follows the structure of the PMBOK process (Project Management Body of Knowledge) providing the delegate with an insight into the 5 PMBOK phases.

This course will provide you with the essential project tools and techniques to successfully deliver projects to specification, on time and within budget. Whether large or small projects, the techniques covered will save time and money and ensure projects are well managed and controlled.

Course Overview

 ·         Project life cycle

·         Stakeholder analysis, management and communication

·         Project resources

·         Planning tools

·         Work breakdown structures, flowcharts, gantt charts

·         Business case

·         Monitoring projects

·         Controlling projects

·         Evaluating projects

Target Audience

New and practising project managers. The course will cover valuable tools and techniques for new project managers and will expand the skills, knowledge and expertise of existing project managers.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course delegates will be able to:

·         Understand what is meant by a Project Life Cycle

·         Carry out a Stakeholder Analysis

·         Identify project resources and how to manage them

·         Use key planning tools such as work breakdown structures, flowcharts, gantt charts

·         Use SWOT, STEEP-V, 8 step problem solving

·         Produce a business case for a project

·         Monitor, control and evaluate projects

Develop a framework for their project based on PMBOK principles

It is recommended that the candidates come prepared to the course with a project they are involved in or are managing. This ‘live’ project will be used during the session in the reflective and planning activities.

Date: 4th September 2024

Venue: Brecon

Time: 9.30am - 4.30pm

Cost: Free to those living or working in Powys

Booking is essential as places are limited. You need to live or work in Powys to be eligible to attend. To reserve your place please email sam@mwmg.org

If there are no spots available and you wish to be added to the reserve list in case of cancellation please email sam@mwmg.org

‘This project is funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.’