Planning Workplace Projects

$69

This Global course in Planning Workplace Projects is designed for people tasked with planning and managing small scale business projects, or for those team leaders or managers who are in need of a hands on introduction to the concepts, methods and techniques of project management. The course is the first of 2 courses in the Managing Projects in the Organization Series. You will learn how to effectively plan for a workplace project, including resources planning, financial planning, developing a complete project plan and framing the communication plan for the project.

Description

This Global course in Planning Workplace Projects is designed for people managing small scale business projects, or for those team leaders or managers who are in need of a hands on introduction to the concepts, methods and techniques of project management. You will learn how to assess the business stakeholder needs, scope out the project requirements, and develop the project plan using work breakdown structures, Gantt charts, network diagrams and other scheduling tools. In addition, you learn how to plan the project resources and the financials to support execution. Using simple case studies, and practical activities, you will be able to lay the groundwork for a work based business project. You will also find an extensive range of templates and guides to help you achieve a plan and implement a successful work based project.

COURSE DETAILS

  • Suitable For: Team Leaders and First-line Managers
  • Course Duration: 20 Hours
  • Access: 3 months
  • Certification: Download your Certificate on completion
  • Additional Resources: Download comprehensive Learners manual, additional articles and worksheets

COURSE CONTENTS

This course comprises the following lessons:

Lesson 1 – Getting Started

SECTION 1: UNDERSTANDING PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Lesson 2 – Key Concepts

Video – Introduction to Project Management

Lesson 3 – Project Initiation

Planning Workplace Projects – Quiz 1

Lesson 4 – Project Costs and Benefits

Video – Project Cost-Benefit Analysis

Lesson 5 – Project Evaluation

Video – How to create a PERT Chart

Lesson 6 – Project Charter

SECTION 2: PLANNING PROJECTS

Lesson 7 – Project Planning 1

Video – Creating a GANTT Chart

Lesson 8 – Project Planning 2

Video – Sequencing Activities

Lesson 9 – Wrapping-Up

Planning Workplace Projects – Quiz 2

Planning Workplace Projects – Course Evaluation

CERTIFICATION: DOWNLOAD YOUR CPD CERTIFICATE ON COMPLETION