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“I'm expected to manage different teams on
projects that are important and have a lot of
visibility. I have to focus each team, meet
deadlines, and come in on budget. What process
do I follow to pull it all together?”
Welcome to the new world of management and work.
The “project manager” and “network manager” are the
star players of tomorrow! Project management training skills
are increasingly important because, organisations
are re-engineering their internal processes and
eliminating, automating or outsourcing routine tasks.
Also, most of us will be spending more of our time
doing non-routine, project-oriented work and in
order to ensure our future competitiveness, we must
satisfy our customers better, faster and more
cost-effectively than in the past.
Unfortunately, many team leaders and managers are
not properly prepared to lead project teams. As a result deadlines, budgets, and deliverables are at risk.
The Art of Project Management provides the
structure, process, and tools necessary to master the
art and science of project management. The
programme identifies the critical phases every project
must go through to ensure project control, progress and
success.
The Art of Project Management enables team leaders
and managers to identify and work with the key
variables that impact how projects are defined, planned
and implemented. The programme also focuses on the
interpersonal skills needed to win and maintain the
commitment, enthusiasm and support of the project
team.
The workshop includes the following:
- An introduction to Project Management
- Project Initiation
- Project Planning: goal setting and scoping
- Project Planning: work breakdown structure & resource planning
- Project Scheduling, identifying & managing risks & opportunities
- Project Execution
- Project Closure
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Outcomes
Learners will be able to:
- Understand the four phases that every project goes
through
- Assess the probable impact of a project on business
goals
- Determine the roles, tasks and activities needed to
complete any project
- Ask the right questions in each phase of a project
- Use appropriate tools to track project progress and
update stakeholders
- Motivate project team members to maintain their
commitment and support
- Manage the initiation, scoping, planning, scheduling,
execution and evaluation of a project
Requirements
Entry requirement:
Senior Certificate and minimum six months team leadership/project
management experience
Post-workshop requirements:
Knowledge questionnaire and skill application assignment
Learners receive:
A workbook containing readings, activities and case studies to
develop concept awareness, understanding and skill competence;
project templates and project application aids and a laminated memory jogger card
Duration:
3 Days
Unit Standard Alignment:
SAQA US ID: 120373 - Credits: 9
Contribute to project initiation, scope definition and scope change
control
SAQA US ID: 120384 - Credits: 8
Develop a simple schedule to facilitate effective project execution
SAQA US ID: 120374 - Credits: 5
Contribute to the management of project risk within own field of expertise
SAQA US ID: 120385 - Credits: 7
Apply a range of project management tools & techniques
NQF Level 4
Certification: Certification with credit if assessment requirements
are met
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