Introduction to Project Management
Introduction to Project Management
Based on a close-to-real project management simulation, this training helps junior project managers to acquire quickly those skills and competences they need to successfully lead projects.
Focus on Application of Knowledge
This training is the ideal, practical introduction to project management for junior project managers or professionals who need to become more proficient in project management.
Serious Game
The combination of e-Learning followed by a 2-day intensive workshop is a highly effective and pleasant way to acquire knowledge and gives the possibility to run a project simulation.
Advantages
Extensive and highly interactive training
Very practical: learning with the project simulation SimulTrain®
Experienced trainers from various industries and with different backgrounds
Highly suited for customization
Delivery
Languages
English, German, French & more on demand
Delivery Mode
- In-company training courses – including a variety of learning approach (self-study, instructor-led training, coaching, etc.) – customization and integration of company specific practices possible
- Classroom or virtual
- Delivery on a global scale possible
Duration
2 or 3 days (14 or 21 PDUs)
Audience
This training program addresses project managers, project team members, executives and all persons who will have to lead or play an important role in a project.
Prerequisites
1
No prerequisites needed
- No prerequisites needed
Learning objectives
At the end of the training, participants will be able to:
Successfully initiate, plan, monitor and close projects
Handle crucial elements like scope, resources, schedule, cost and quality
Use practical skills in leading project teams
Apply best practices to manage risks, variances and scope changes throughout the project
Manage the stakeholder expectations and interests
Improve their decision-making and leadership skills as a project manager
The course covers the following topics:
Content
- Project initiation and organization
- Scope definition and development of the concept
- Planning of activities and resources
- Risk analysis, monitoring and control
- Estimations, budget and cost control
- Quality planning and control
- Performance control and change management
- Teamwork and team building, communication
- Learning throughout the project, lessons learned
- Different project management approaches (predictive, iterative, adaptive.