Course Description: This interactive online (3 part) course will introduce you to some of the essential skills and techniques of planning and managing projects. It applies to all those managing broad workloads, with multiple deadlines and stakeholders, irrespective of the type of project. The course will include practical exercises, in which you will try out some of the key concepts discussed either individually or in groups. You will also be asked to look at digital content in between the sessions.
The sessions will cover:
- How projects differ from an organisation's daily work, and the implications for what we need to manage.
- Understanding the project lifecycle and the key elements that need to be managed, including agreeing on the project's scope, planning tools, monitoring progress, and project closure
- Key project roles, including that of Project Sponsor and understanding stakeholders' relationships to the project
Term 2:
NB: the course consists of three sessions, all of which must be attended in order:
- Monday 29 January 2024 10:00 - 12:15
- Wednesday 31 January 2024 10:00 - 12:15
- Friday 02 February 2024 10:00 - 12:15
NB: the course consists of three sessions, all of which must be attended in order:
- Tuesday 12 March 2024 10:00 - 12:15
- Thursday 14 March 2024 10:00 - 12:15
- Monday 18 March 2024 10:00 - 12:15
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