Who is this for?
This workshop is intended for new project managers and those who are involved in projects of any size and type. It is also for experienced project managers who want a refresher on key project management concepts, tools and techniques.
"An excellent course, providing participants with the tools and fundamentals of project management. I believe the course content is immediately applicable to anyone involved in projects in the corporate world."
Benefits for you
- Become familiar with The Project Management Institute’s Project Management Framework, Processes and Knowledge Areas
- Recognize how projects evolve and how to manage changes along the way
- Plan and execute projects by establishing positive procedures that encompass the full life cycle of a project
- Set realistic budgets and schedules
- Organize and lead an effective project team
- Employ good communication to reduce potential conflicts and ensure smooth project flow
- Engage stakeholders, and enable delivery of the business benefits
"This course provided the tools I needed to bring much-needed structure to my projects. Very informative, and enjoyable too!"
Program content
- Roles and relationships of the project manager, project sponsor, sustainment sponsor, steering committees and stakeholders
- Key project management approaches, project phases and life cycles
- Project management processes: initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, closing
- Project management knowledge areas: managing integration, scope, schedule, costs, quality, resources, communications, stakeholders, risk and procurement
- Using collaborative processes to plan and execute projects
- Building the team: key project roles and relationships, organizational planning
- Managing the project team: leading, motivating and influencing, communicating and negotiating, managing conflicts, synergistic problem solving
- Project management tips and opportunities for improvement
Special features
This workshop employs an action-learning format that will enable you to apply basic project management processes, tools and techniques immediately back at work.
As part of the workshop, you will receive PMI® Professional Development Units (PDUs).
Program leader

Denise Holleran-Boswell

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604.822.8400 or 1.800.618.3932
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