Takeaways

• Make sound decisions about how and where to direct your time and energy
• Take better control by differentiating project tasks from daily ongoing tasks
• Communicate more effectively by using correct project management terms
• Build skills in planning, prioritizing, monitoring, controlling and evaluating projects and timelines
• Apply project management processes for supporting multiple people and projects in a team setting
• Overcome common project challenges and avoid getting overwhelmed
• Manage project workloads more efficiently, and lead projects for maximum results

Course Content

• Project management terminology
• How to develop a project kick-off document that captures goals, deliverables and completion criteria
• Identifying and communicating with project stakeholders
• Using a work breakdown structure to better plan project tasks and check points
• How to generate a realistic project schedule
• Data sources and tools for tracking and controlling projects
• Responding proactively to project risks and changes
• Improving your team leadership skills in a project environment
• Practical solutions to common project challenges
• How to properly close out project activities

Special Features

You will work on a variety of project scenarios, applying what you are learning to real-world situations. You will leave with a reference guide and templates to support ongoing learning back at work.

Executive assistants, office administrators, administrative assistants, coordinators, and other administrative staff.

“I have probably learned more these two days than I have in any other past training. The instructor did an excellent job and I am now better prepared to manage projects. I’m thrilled to return to my projects with a new perspective.”
Caroline Wilson
Administrative Coordinator
The Salvation Army

“This excellent course will benefit me in my job and in my future.”
Emily Smythe
Administrative Assistant
Gingolx Village Government

"This class is a good stepping stone for those who are interested in pursuing Project Management. I enjoyed the interactive activities that were conducted throughout the two-day workshop.”
Nancy Vongxay
Executive Secretary
BC Cancer Agency

“My experience with the program was exceptional. I look forward to utilizing the tools and information that I have gained this week, I anticipate a much smoother flow to my projects.”
Paula Hill
Executive Assistant
Seaspan

"This course was fantastic. We all enjoyed ourselves while learning material that we will be able to easily incorporate into our projects. The practical exercises, in particular, helped us to understand how these new tools can be beneficial for all of us, regardless of what industry we work in. I look forward to using these tools in my future projects." 
Stacey Fujimoto 
Executive Assistant
Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation

"Excellent course, excellent instructor. Tracy taught me things I can start doing right away to make my projects easier to control. I will definitely be putting this training to use in my day to day routine!"
Linda Wilson
Corporate Facilities Coordinator
Vancouver Fraser Port Authority

"Very good course; an intense two days with many group exercises and sharing of ideas. The take-away material will be useful in applying the various steps of project management to my job."
Danielle Ligeti
Assistant, Legal and Corporate Affairs
Canadian Tourism Commission

"I just want to say how much I enjoyed the two-day class and especially our instructor! She was marvelous – I highly recommend this course to anyone who will listen!"
Barbara Montgomery
Assistant to the Dean
Camosun College – School of Trades & Technology