Essentials of project management

Course description

This one-day project management essentials course provides a comprehensive overview of the key concepts, principles and practices involved in managing projects successfully.

Participants will learn how to apply best practices in project governance and lifecycle, stakeholder engagement, scope, time, cost, and performance management to deliver projects on time, within budget and to the satisfaction of stakeholders. The course is designed for individuals who are new to project management, or for those who wish to refresh their knowledge and skills in this area.

Type of course

Workshop

Presenters

Who should attend

This workshop is funded through the Professional Staff Development Fund and is available to continuing and fixed term professional staff members only.

It is recommended that you speak with your manager prior to enrolling in this workshop as there are late cancellation fees.

What you will learn

Following this workshop, participants will understand:

• The benefits of project management
• Definitions of projects and project management
• Project lifecycle
• Project Governance
• Basic steps in defining a project’s scope
• Basic steps in planning a project
• Overview of executing and closing a project