Project Management Essentials

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.

• 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

• 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).

Note:  participants in this program may qualify for up to $10,000 in funding through the Canada BC Job Grant program. Find out if you qualify.