Applied Project Management
Next Level Course
Project Management Learning Pathway
Odyssey Training’s Project Management Learning Pathway is designed for project managers and team members who wish to manage their time and resources more effectively in order to carry out successful projects.
The program covers key competency areas which enable managers to follow a structured process and meet the major objectives of the project and the organisation.
- Course 1 Project Management Fundamentals 2 Days
- Course 2 Microsoft Project 2010 Introduction 2 Days
- Course 3 Negotiation Skills 1 Day
- Course 4 Applied Project Management 2 Days
Duration
2 Days (9:00 am – 4:30 pm)Meals Provided
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Course Overview
Regardless of the project management methodology employed, careful consideration must be given to the overall project objectives, timeline, and cost, as well as the engagement of stakeholders.
This course is structured to reinforce key project competencies, promote good project design habits and provide tools and techniques designed to enhance project outcomes.
Expected Outcomes
- High level understanding and implementation of key project activities including how to generate influential project briefs, business case, stakeholder management, and stage planning.
- Review the PRINCE2 framework in which to execute your projects.
- Understand and utilise a systematic procedural approach to designing, controlling and managing all project phases.
- Understand the people management competencies essential to deliver project outcomes.
Please note this is not an accrediated PRINCE2 course.
Prerequisites
There are no suggested prerequisites for this course.
Who Should Attend this Course
Project managers and team members wanting to build on their existing fundamental project management skills to control, monitor and manage the project from the initial design process through to the final close and review process. Anyone who is currently using or will in future be using the Prince2 project management methodology.
Core Learning and Development Competencies
This course has been designed to support the development of the following core competency areas identified to facilitate individual and organisational success:
- Action orientated
- Managing and measuring work
- Planning
- Priority setting
- Process management
- Total work systems
Topics Covered [Click to Show All]
Understand what constitutes a project, review types of projects, understand why project management is growing.
The Structure of Prince2
Learn about the three integrated elements of principles, themes and processes within the specific project environment.
Stakeholder Analysis and Engagement
How to win the support of others and build the support required for success across the project lifecycle.
Starting up a Project
Ensure that all prerequisites are in place in order to make an informed decision about commencing a project and use the Business Case to document the justification for undertaking a project.
Identify and Manage Risk
Learn the criteria to be observed when managing internal and external risks and gain practical tools for analysing, monitoring and reviewing risks throughout a project.
Initiating a Project
Understand the purpose and structure of pre-project activities, the Project Initiation Document and Project Stage Plan.
Project Teams
Establishing and building a project team, including an overview of the Belbin Team Roles.
Determine the means and frequency of bi-directional communication required for both internal and external parties.
Controlling a Stage and Managing Boundaries
Understand the roles and responsibilities of the Project Manager and Team Specialists when moving between distinct stages of a project.
Managing Project Delivery
Control the link between the Project Manager and Project Team by placing formal requirements on accepting, executing and delivering project work.
Closing a Project
Confirm user acceptance, recognise when objectives have been achieved and effectively manage the Close Out Meeting and End Project Report.







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