Project management for non-project managers – 1 day course

Managing projects is not easy, but it is a crucial task in the workplace. Our Project Management training course will present delegates with useful strategies that will assist them with:

  • organising projects
  • improving project management skills
  • managing projects effectively
  • project planning
  • becoming a great project manager

The course is designed to help delegates organise their workload while planning a project. This is done with the aid of Gantt charts and project management templates, tools and techniques. This course is also a great option if you seek project management for junior staff in the workplace as it will informatively aid staff in planning successful projects.

There are many benefits of being a project manager such as; better task management; increased self esteem; the ability to negotiate more effectively and reduce the stress which results from a lack of effective planning.

Course Dates

  • April 11, 2012
  • May 11, 2012
  • May 31, 2012
  • June 11, 2012
  • June 13, 2012
  • July 3, 2012
  • July 17, 2012
  • August 8, 2012
  • August 14, 2012
  • September 18, 2012
  • October 19, 2012

Who will benefit from the course?

Anyone who needs to master the principles and practices of effective project management. From senior managers/directors to administrative and technical staff, in fact anyone who needs to find solutions to the following challenges:

  • I don’t always feel in control of my projects
  • I need to manage others in a clear and productive way
  • I need to increase my own productivity and task completion
  • I have to juggle a multitude of tasks continuously
  • I’d love to have more time to enjoy managing projects

The Benefits of our project planning for non-project managers’ course

The skills, if used consistently, will enable delegates to:

  • increase work effectiveness and productivity
  • manage deadlines more effectively
  • communicate more effectively with project stakeholders
  • feel more in control of their projects

Course objectives

Delegates will learn skills which will improve planning, establishing project priorities, decision making, people management skills and communication skills. They will have the skills to manage their priorities; manage themselves to get things done on time; co-ordinate meetings, be assertive with colleagues and learn how to say ‘no’; gain sufficient time to complete their most important tasks; prioritise and schedule tasks; learn to allocate time to each task in its order of priority; enhance team productivity and performance.

The Training Course Covers

  • Defining the project and developing a project strategy
  • Monitoring and control
  • Understanding and using project planning tools
  • Effective leadership
  • Delegation and motivation
  • Post implementation review
  • Effective and professional ‘Tips and Tricks’ of the trade

Why choose Total Success for your training?

  • our lead trainers have over 18 years experience in training
  • a maximum of 8 delegates means more time spent on individual needs
  • we guarantee to run the course and will never cancel at the last moment
  • free subscription to our monthly training newsletter

All open courses are trained in Central London at the St Giles Hotel.

Each delegate receives a comprehensive training workbook that doubles as an open course manual. Courses run from 9.30-5.30 with lunch and refreshments provided.

In-Company Courses

Total Success have developed a series of in-house training modules. These are designed so that an organisation can pick the training which is more applicable to its own needs and budget. Please call us to discuss your specific requirements