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Project Management and Prince2

About the course

Project management is a vital discipline in any business. When used effectively it can accelerate innovation and successfully manage periods of significant change. Gaining this essential skillset will help you deliver your projects on-time, on-budget and to specification.

On this short course you will gain the skills and knowledge required for the effective management of projects. You'll learn about the key principles and theories behind project management, including the respected Prince2 methodology, which will develop your practical abilities when delivering projects for your organisation.

This course is delivered through interactive workshops and also includes access to an online Prince2 tool.

What you'll cover

Principles and key concepts of project management

  • Understand the popular theories and techniques applied to project management in business.
  • Develop your knowledge of where, and how, the different models and theories should be applied.

Stages of a project

  • Learn about the different stages of a project and how you should manage each stage.
  • Understand how to manage communication and reporting on the project to your organisation.
  • Recognise the potential pitfalls in a project and understand how your project management can help mitigate these risks.

Developing your understanding of Prince2

  • Understand the core principles and processes in the Prince2 Project Management Methodology.
  • Begin to develop your ideas around how Prince2 and other project management theories could be incorporated into your organisation.

Who should attend

Aimed at those who manage projects or who aspire to manage projects, this course will give you the tools and techniques you need to plan, implement and manage key corporate projects in your organisation.

Benefits

You'll understand how to manage corporate projects using the best practice tools and techniques. This knowledge and understanding will give you the ability to be able to plan and execute projects effectively, enhancing your career prospects. This will provide the fundamentals for you to go on to study the Prince2 qualifications.

Organisations will benefit from having in-house project management skills which will improve the success rate of corporate projects and enhance performance and engagement through successful staff development.

Booking information

This course takes place over three days, which are split over three weeks.

Dates: TBC

Venue: University of Derby Enterprise Centre, Bridge Street, Derby, DE1 3LD

Cost: £750

Book your course online or call us on 0800 678 3311

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