Project Managment Introduction to Project Management

The Introductory Certificate in Project Management (ICPM) Course Outline SUMMARY The Association for Project Management (APM) is the UK’s leading professional body for Project Managers and the largest independent professional body of its kind in Europe. It has over 15,000 individual and 400 corporate members throughout the UK and abroad. Based on the APM Body of Knowledge, the APM Introductory Certificate in Project Management is a vital introduction in Project Management and is the entry level qualification from the APM. COURSE OVERVIEW This two day event covers the syllabus which includes the end-to-end life cycle of projects so that delegates become familiar with typical project management processes, techniques, roles and terminology. Using a combination of case-study application, exercises and practice exam papers this course will address the techniques and soft skills necessary to be involved in the delivery of projects. This will allow delegates to take a more proactive role and make a positive contribution within any project environment, through an improved overall understanding. WHO SHOULD ATTEND / PRE-REQUISITES This course is suitable for practising or potential project managers and team members who would like to understand project management terminology and who wish to obtain the APM Introductory Certificate. No specific experience is required as the course starts from basic principles. LEARNING OBJECTIVES By the end of this course delegates will be able to: •

Describe a projects context and the relationship of this to the way in which the project is managed Write usable project documentation including business cases and project plans. Describe the key components of a team and how a project manager might seek to manage them 0845 519 2305 Davidson House, Forbury Square, Reading, RG1 3EU www.parallelprojecttraining.com

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Carry out a work breakdown of a project as a first component of planning Produce a project plan Carry out a risk analysis of a project Describe ways in which projects can be monitored and controlled Carry out a stakeholder analysis and describe ways in which they can be managed Have sufficient knowledge to sit the APM Introductory Certificate

EXAM STRUCUTRE The Introductory Certificate exam consists of 60 multiple choice questions to be answered in 1 hour. Members of the Association for Project Management are advised to contact us at the time of booking to receive reduced exam fees. TOPICS COVERED Project Management in Context; during which we differentiate projects from non-projects, explore programme and portfolio management, the influence of the business and political context on project success, the critical role of the sponsor in project success and support that can be provided by a project office. Planning and Strategy; including being clear how success will be measured from the outset, the influence of stakeholders on requirements, how that can (or cannot) be managed. Also in this section: • • • •

Preparing the project management plan Understanding and managing risk Planning, assuring and controlling quality Managing health and safety

Executing the Strategy; including driving the project forward to a successful conclusion • • • • • • • • • •

Defining and managing the delivery of benefits and achieving success criteria Understanding how to analyse and manage stakeholders Producing a project management plan Carrying out project risk analysis Defining and managing quality Defining project scope and ways of understanding it including WBS, PBS. Producing a viable plan Planning and managing key resources Controlling change to the project Managing project information and reporting 0845 519 2305 Davidson House, Forbury Square, Reading, RG1 3EU www.parallelprojecttraining.com

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Managing and escalating project issues

Project Management Techniques; to make sure the project is fully understood and estimated fully including • •

Estimating cost for completing the project using a number of methods Configuration management to control changes to the design

Business and Commercial; to ensure the business case is robust and the supply chain is delivering value by including • •

The purpose, role and ownership of the business case Working with suppliers through the procurement cycle

Organisation and Governance; to ensure the business remains in control of the project including • •

Completing effective project hand over and learning lessons from the project Clearly defining roles and responsibilities for the project and business deliverables

People and the profession; to encourage effective and strong leadership • • •

Managing effective communications Building a project team Leading projects to success

The ICPM exam •

APM Introductory Certificate exam of 60 minutes invigilated by the APM

THIS COURSE INCLUDES: • •

Course manual APM Introductory Certificate exam fee

AFTER THE WORKSHOP 0845 519 2305 Davidson House, Forbury Square, Reading, RG1 3EU www.parallelprojecttraining.com

You will be automatically registered on the on-going community of practice, where you can join others who have been part of the programme, share experiences and develop your knowledge through the forum for as long as you want.

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