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The main aim of both individuals and organisations, in the modern competitive environment, is to achieve optimal efficiency, increased productivity, a high degree of flexibility and innovation with the goal of gaining a competitive advantage. Effective Project Management is a key criterion for the achieving this objective.

Companies are therefore realising more and more every day that good project management skills are essential for better results and increased productivity of the human resources involved in managing small, medium and/or large projects on a daily basis.

As a result, most jobs in the modern professional world are project-based, thus increasing the need for well-trained project managers. The emphasis on the importance of project managers reflects the growing understanding of the impact that good project management can have on a business.

This programme aims to provide the appropriate knowledge and tools for a correct, planned, controlled and methodical approach to projects, and address the various parameters needed to efficiently manage the project such as scope, time, cost and risk.

ΣΚΟΠΟΣ ΣΕΜΙΝΑΡΙΟΥ

Participants of the programme will be able to:

• Describe what a project is
• Name the key aspects in managing a project
• Describe the key aspects in managing a project
• List the stages in a project life cycle
• Describe the process of executing a project
• Name the areas related to management in a project
• Name the risks of a project
• Describe the risks of a project
• Choose and use the tools and techniques for data collection (benchmarking, focus groups, brainstorming)
• Choose and use tools and techniques for data analysis (Earned Value Analysis, Root cause analysis, SWOT analysis)
• Choose and use tools and techniques for data description (Control charts, Histograms)
• Choose and use tools and techniques for scheduling a project (using Gant chart, CPM)
• Justify the choice of tools and techniques
• Develop and organise the budget of a project and consequently of a project
• Show, analyse and explain the risks of a project (quantitative and qualitative) using various techniques and tools (Decision Tree analysis, Probability and impact matrix)
• Assess the creation of a solid team climate
• Defend the importance of an effective and efficient management of projects
• Justify the importance of scheduling

ΣΕ ΠΟΙΟΥΣ ΑΠΕΥΘΥΝΕΤΑΙ

The programme is ideal for professionals from all sectors and in particular:

• Line Managers
• Team Leaders
• Senior Management Personnel
• Executive Management Personnel
• Project Managers
• Project Communicators/Expediters and Project Administrators from all business sectors

ΠΕΡΙΣΣΟΤΕΡΕΣ ΠΛΗΡΟΦΟΡΙΕΣ

Training Outline 

Project management – Basic definitions, theories and principles

• What is a project?
• Project restrictions
• What is Project Management?
• Project principles
• Project Manager (PM)
• Project, program, wallet
• PMO
• Organisational structures

Video: Life of a Frustrated Project Manager

Project life cycle, Project procedures

• Project life cycle
• Business Case & Benefits management plan
• The start of a project – Project Charter
• Project Design
• Project Execution
• Project Monitoring
• Project Closing

Stakeholders

• Identification and identification of stakeholders
• Involvement and monitoring of stakeholders

Discussion: identifying and classifying relevant the stakeholders

Field of application

• Collection of receivables
• Definition of scope
• Create WBS
• Validation and scope control

Project schedule

Definition of activities

• Sequence of activities
• Estimation of duration of activities
• Schedule development
• Schedule check

Project risk

• Risk identification
• Risk assessment
• Quality analysis
• Quantitative Analysis
• Design
• Implementation
• Communication

Practical exercise: Implementing a Risk Assessment Methodology Approach

Project costs

• Cost estimate
• Project Budget

Project team management

• Work team
• Project team development
• Team management

Case Study: AstraZeneca: Fighting a global pandemic

Other Topics

• Earned Value (EV)
• Lessons Learned
• Final project report

Video: Project Planning for Beginners – Project Management Training

Training Style

The programme is designed to offer knowledge through a practical delivery style and enhance participants’ skills via short lectures, case-studies, and practical examples. Participants will also benefit from feedback at the end of the programme and take away the knowledge gained to be transferred at their workplace.

CPD Recognition

This programme may be approved for up to 14 CPD units in Project Management. Eligibility criteria and CPD Units are verified directly by your association, regulator or other bodies which you hold membership.

In-house Training

For groups within the same organisation, this course may be customized to meet any specific needs and delivered in-house.