Quickly learn the essential project management skills that are applicable to all sectors, with a particular focus on developing practical approaches to effective project planning and governance.
The overall aim of the workshop is to introduce participants to the fundamental concepts, tools and techniques for the successful delivery of projects, specifically:
- Define project management and its importance, and explain the critical skills required to manage projects effectively
- Explain different types of projects and project management approaches
- Outline the key stages of project management and recommended project management tools
- Summarise key project management templates and resources
- Practise project planning techniques
- Learn techniques for actively engaging individuals and teams in meetings and workshops
The course tutor has successfully delivered major scientific, policy and IT projects in the public, private and voluntary sectors; has authored 4 book chapters on strategy, project management and business improvement; manages projects, programmes and portfolios; and was a member of the Technical Expert Group for development of 2 Graduate Apprenticeships (Project Management and Business Analysis).
The course fee includes the option to book a FREE 1 hour one to one session with the course tutor to get expert advice on project management, planning, governance, strategy, business improvement, discuss a specific problem, or have a general discussion, and this can be online or face-to-face at our Sighthill Campus in Edinburgh.
