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Training Course Summary:

This five-day instructor led course will provide delegates with the essential knowledge and skills to either manage a project or be an effective, valuable member of the project team. It covers the fundamental steps in any project lifecycle and also addresses the necessary people skills such as effective negotiation, conflict resolution, leadership and team building. This course is intended for:- Experienced project managers wishing to formalise their skills. - Project managers who, having learnt 'on the job' require formal training leading to certification. - Technical specialists and engineers who are working for a project manager

Pre-Requisites:

Delegates are required to meet the following prerequisites:- Should either be currently working in a project-based environment or are planning to do so in the near future.- Basic PC and Windows user skills are necessary for successful completion of this course.

Training Course Overview/Content:

Upon completion of this course, the delegate will be able to:
· Plan, baseline and control a project effectively.
· Understand how to identify, manage and control change throughout a project.
· Have an awareness of estimating and managing pitfalls.
· Understand methods of identifying and controlling risks.
· Pick up essential tools and disciplines.
· Make successful cost/schedule/performance trade-offs.
· Understand quality management and customer expectation management.
· Identify and control risks.
· Know why, when and how to report progress.
· Create schedules, manage resources, track and control project plans using Microsoft Project.
· Effectively lead & develop a project team.
· Communicate effectively and carry out dynamic presentations.
· Get win-win outcomes through assertiveness, empathy and principled negotiations.
· Practice principled negotiation and conflict resolution.

Qualifications:

This course is recommended on the preparation for CompTIA's IT Project+ Certification exam (test no. PK0-001).