Project Management Fundamentals
Effective project management is essential for delivering results on time, within scope, and on budget. This course introduces the fundamental principles, tools, and techniques required to successfully manage projects or contribute as part of a project team. Participants will gain practical knowledge to confidently plan, execute, monitor, and close projects while minimising risks and maximising outcomes.
Course Overview
This course provides a solid foundation in project management concepts and methodologies. Participants will learn how to develop structured project plans, select appropriate scheduling techniques, and organise teams to achieve project objectives. The programme also covers performance monitoring, project control, and closure processes, along with practical approaches to identifying and mitigating risks throughout the project lifecycle.
Course Overview
Duration
6 hours in total. Sessions can be delivered as two 3-hour modules over two days for added flexibility.
Delivery Method
Training can be scheduled according to your preferred dates and times and is available either virtually or on-site at your organisation. All sessions are delivered by experienced facilitators. You may also choose to attend a scheduled virtual public course by selecting the “Register Now” option.
Who Is This Course For?
This course is ideal for individuals who are planning to manage projects, as well as those who will be working as part of a project team and want to understand key project management principles.
Prerequisites
No prior knowledge or experience is required.
Cost
R4 400.00 Per Learner
Course Content
- Understanding the Project Life Cycle
- Defining what constitutes a project
- Distinguishing between project and operational work
- Exploring the phases of the project life cycle
- Identifying key steps and deliverables
- Understanding the responsibilities of a project manager
- Applying foundational concepts
- Defining Project Success
- Establishing project purpose and scope
- Setting clear goals and objectives
- Determining deliverables and project boundaries
- Identifying stakeholders and their roles
- Creating approval and reporting structures
- Developing a statement of work (SOW)
- Building an Effective Project Team
- Selecting suitable team members
- Evaluating skills and competencies
- Creating a team skills matrix
- Establishing team rules and expectations
- Developing a team charter
- Setting up internal communication processes
- Developing Project Plans
- Understanding project risks and control measures
- Identifying and managing potential risks
- Creating a Deliverables Breakdown Structure (DBS)
- Developing a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
- Creating Project Schedules
- Involving team members in planning
- Understanding the importance of collaborative scheduling
- Interpreting Gantt charts
- Understanding network diagrams
- Identifying dependencies and the critical path
- Calculating float and managing timelines
- Planning Project Activities
- Structuring activity plans
- Estimating task duration and effort
- Sequencing project activities effectively
- Managing Project Budgets
- Understanding budgeting fundamentals
- Identifying key cost components
- Applying estimation techniques
- Aligning budgets with project schedules
- Adjusting plans to reflect realistic constraints
- Monitoring and Controlling Projects
- Tracking project progress and performance
- Maintaining project momentum
- Using performance measurement techniques such as earned value analysis
- Identifying deviations and implementing corrective actions
- Managing trade-offs to keep projects on track
- Project Reporting
- Understanding different types of project reports
- Establishing reporting systems and structures
- Preparing project status reports
- Managing and documenting change requests
- Project Closure
- Key steps in closing a project
- Final deliverables and handover processes
- Evaluating project success and outcomes
- Capturing lessons learned
- Supporting team transition and performance evaluation
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