Project Management for Line Managers

Who should enrol on this course?

Too many projects across all industries fail to produce the commercial returns that are expected.

Project management is a well-established doctrine (Time, Quality, Budget) supported by many tools and techniques. The art is to know when and how to use the tools at your disposal – both systems and personnel. This 8 module Project Management for Line Managers distance learning course distils years of project management experience and knowledge into a compact example and exercise-filled course. It details a comprehensive ‘route-map’ to the successful completion of a project from conception to completion.

How does this distance learning programme work and what do you get?

• Eight modules, each requiring between 3 to 4 hours study to be completed as you choose
• The course and its modules start at any time to suit you
• Modules may be downloaded to study on your PC or to print hard copies. (You may also opt to receive them printed-and-bound from us.)
• Each module has self-assessment progress questions and model answers
• The course has an optional on-line multiple choice assessment at the end, with a certificate of completion being awarded

This course will:

• ENHANCE your personal portfolio of project management skills
• ENSURE your projects are Timely, of Quality and to Budget (TQB)
• DETAIL the planning techniques to avoid unnecessary delays and errors in the future
• OUTLINE effective systems which need to be in place to monitor and control a successful project
• EXPAND your knowledge of project risk management to identify, mitigate and avoid the principle risks in your project
• DISTIL years of experience of proven successful project management from an expert practitioner

Who should enrol on this course?

• Project managers
• Project engineers
• Commercial and contract managers
• Sales and marketing managers
• Operations managers
• Technical managers

And all executives who are designated a manager of a project

For individuals
Make yourself invaluable to your current employers, strengthen your skills and safeguard your career and prospects.

For companies
Ensure that your key staff are developed to reach their full potential and can manage projects profitably for you.

Project Management for Line Managers

MODULE 1 - Project Management Overview

MODULE 2 - Initial Stages of a Successful Project

Initial Stages of a Successful Project

Appendix 1 Project assessment document (an example)

Appendix 2 Project brief (an example)

Project brief guidance notes

Appendix 3 Communications plan (an example)

MODULE 3 - The Power of Planning

MODULE 4 - How to Set Up Your Core Project Team

MODULE 5 - Managing Risks

Appendix 3: Project initiation document – example and guidance

MODULE 6 - Effective Monitoring and Control Systems

MODULE 7 - Effective Project Team Working

MODULE 8 - Closing the Project