Event overview
Project Management in the Real World (09.30-16.30)
An introduction to the process of managing projects and the tools to assist in planning and tracking progress; this course is intended to be immediately applicable to planning and managing a research project as well as commercial projects. It covers the theory and principles of project management within the context of the Project Management Institute.
During this 1-day course, participants will:
- Learn the basics of the project planning process and receive a set of checklists and guidelines that you can use immediately on any project
- Appreciate the fundamental principles of a well-led and well directed project, such as identifying and scheduling tasks, activities, milestones and understanding and managing stakeholders
- Be aware of the critical factors that will influence whether a project will be successful or not, including identifying and managing risk
- Use practical, group-based exercises to reinforce and enhance the skills learned
- Create work breakdown structures, network diagrams, critical path analysis, Gantt charts and other techniques that ensure robust project control
Prerequisites:
None
De Montfort University
The Gateway
LE1 9BH
- Audience:
- Research staff
- Region:
- National
Midlands - Organisation:
- Vitae Midlands Hub
- Contact:
- Midlands Hub Manager. midlandshub@vitae.ac.uk
- Location:
- De Montfort University
Venue information
De Montfort University: Eric Wood Building
http://www.dmu.ac.uk/aboutdmu/campuses/
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Entry requirements/cost
This event is free to attend, however, participants will be charged a fee of £30 if they cancel within 24hours of the training or fail to attend.
Please note that all places on this course have now been filled. Successful applicants will be notified by email.
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