Learn how to manage projects successfully

This course covers the essential steps in managing projects to achieve success.

Course Objectives

Participants will acquire the knowledge and skills to:

  • Recognise critical project management issues
  • Write clear, effective project briefs
  • Plan, schedule and implement project plans
  • Monitor and review project progress and take appropriate action
  • Use and interpret GANTT charts and PERT diagrams
  • Understand key concepts used in project management software
Who Will Benefit?

This course is for all who need the skills and knowledge to ensure they effectively manage themselves and others at work.

The content is suitable for the needs of supervisors, first line managers and project leaders. However, anyone in a management position will find invaluable tips and reminders from this course.

This course is especially suitable for those studying for Vocational Qualifications, as each course is matched to national standards of competence.

What to Expect

This course uses KnowledgePool's web-based training materials available on http://www.knowledgepool.com

Throughout the support period of 6 months students will have access to an online classroom featuring Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), assignments and student interactive chat. Qualified tutors are available via e-mail for any assistance during the course.

E-mail responses are guaranteed for the next working day.

Recommended System Requirements

The minimum system requirements to enable you to start using this course are as follows:

  • Any desktop PC running industry standard browsers (Internet Explorer 4.0 or later & Netscape Navigator 3.0 or later)
  • Monitor with a screen resolution set to 800 x 600 & 256 colours
  • Materials have been written in standard HTML (3.2) & JavaScript (1.1)

You will not require any 'plug ins' or special server side software

Course Contents
  • What is a Project?
  • Agreeing the Brief
  • Overview Planning
  • Detailed Planning
  • Implementation and Tracking
  • Reviewing the Project
  • Including: Check my Understanding Tests & Full Course Test
 
 
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