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| Based on SAQA's Unit Standard ID 120385 NQF Level 4, 7 Credits
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Project management has become a core skill
for almost every employee in the modern
business environment. This highly practical
introductory course provides you with all the
essential skills, tools and techniques that
you'll need to support you in your project
management role. The course concentrates
on the practical techniques that you can
apply directly to your own workplace and will
allow the learners to become more confident
and competent in managing a project.
Course Objectives
- Demonstrate an understanding of project
management tools and techniques
- Use a range of project management tools
- Apply corrective action steps where
project management tools and
techniques usage problems occur
Course Designed For
The course will build confidence in those
who are new to the role of project
management and individuals who are
looking to adopt a project approach to
managing work.
Course Outline
Understanding project management tools
- Defining project management
- Understanding the tools used in project
management and their limitations
- Methods of executing a
project
- How tools can assist in executing a
project
- Selecting the most appropriate tools to
ensure that individual,
team and organisational needs are
met
The project life cycle
- Four steps to managing projects
- Preparation and planning
- Setting objectives and overcoming
problems
- Effective communications
- Time management
- Record keeping
- Staying on track
- Measuring outcomes against original
plans
- Analysis and feedback
- Closure and the way forward
Course Duration
Two days
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