Introduction to Project Management
Suddenly everything is a project.
And yet very few people are taught the basic project management skills required to stand a chance of success.
This course is Happy’s response to the problem. This two-day course is designed for new project managers or people with projects to manage but no clear planning process. By the end of the workshop, delegates will have a simple-to-use toolkit — and may be even the start of a project plan!
A one-day version covering the essential materials is also available for those with more limited time or budget.
This workshop is currently available online as Face-to-Face Live Online Learning for both public and private sessions. Please get in touch for more information.
Course Overview
Prices
Standard Price
£750*SME
£625*Fewer than 250 staffPublic Sector Price
£550*Large Charity
£490*Over 31+ staffSmall Charity
£380*Fewer than 30 staff*Per person, excluding VAT
Duration
1 dayClass size
8 approx.Location
OnlineInteractive online sessions delivered via Zoom. The link is sent to you after booking.
Requirements
This workshop has been designed for new project managers or people with projects to manage but no clear planning process.
Course Overview
This programme is currently only being held online through our Face-to-Face Live Online learning sessions. Please get in touch for more information, pricing and availability.
This course is delivered as a two-day course allowing delegates the chance to dig a little deeper into the evidence behind developing a project management toolkit and explore how to maximise its use. A one-day version, covering the essential materials is also available for those with more limited time or budget.
Course Overview
What you will learn
This one-day event has been designed for new project managers or people with projects to manage but no clear planning process.
By the end of the day delegates will have a simple-to-use toolkit — and may be even the start of a project plan!
Course Timetable
Session 1 – Definition and initiation
- Defining a project
- Project lifecycle
- Getting started
- Beginning a project in the right way
- Roles and responsibilities
- Identifying stakeholders
Session 2 – Stakeholder mapping and engagement
- Engaging with stakeholders
- Defining scope
- Creating milestones
- Building a timeline
Session 3 – Planning: scope, time and risk
- Assessing risk
- Communication is everything
- Getting the job done
Session 4 – Closing a project
- Getting sign off
- Taking time to reflect
- Embedding improvements in the organisation
Course Overview
What you will learn
Time is a luxury few of us have, but investing a little more time in learning about project management brings huge advantages.
This two-day course covers the essentials of project management and allows delegates to dig a little deeper into the evidence behind developing a project management toolkit and explore how to maximise its use.
Working in small groups, attendees will develop an outline plan and be ready to get started on their return to work.
Course timetable
Day 1
Session 1 – Definition and initiation
- Where are we now?
- What is a project?
- Why project management?
- The project lifecycle
Session 2 – Getting started
- Beginning in the right way
- Linking to strategy
- Agreeing roles and responsibilities
- Identifying stakeholders
Session 3 – Developing a scope
- Understanding stakeholders
- Engaging with them
- Identifying needs
- Creating a scope
Session 4 – Creating a structure
- Understanding work breakdown
- What are deliverables?
- Creating milestones
Day 2
Session 1 – Building a timeline
- Breaking down milestones
- Understanding “tasks”
- Estimating time
- Building in some buffer
Session 2 – Resources
- Negotiating time
- Allocating tasks
- Building a RACI matrix
- Time management
Session 3 – Planning for problems
- Identifying risks
- Building a “RAID” log
- Opening communication channels
- Dealing with the unexpected
Session 4 – Closing a project
- Getting sign off
- Taking time to reflect
- Embedding improvements
Related Courses
Happy also offers a two-hour Asana course taught via Live Online Learning. By the end of this course you will be able to set up and effectively manage a project using Asana.
Happy’s Stakeholder Management and Engagement workshop will help you through the process of stakeholder identification. The session will also get you thinking about the communication skills needed when working with stakeholders.
Happy's new two-hour course, Introduction to Planner for Expert Teams Users is a two-hour course designed for expert users of Teams, who are looking to incorporate features of MS Planner.
Which Project Management workshop is right for you?
Making sure you’ve booked the right course isn’t always easy.
Luckily we have a handy survey to help you decide.
And if you’re still unsure, call our friendly team on 020 7375 7300 and we’ll help you work out what you need.
Group Learning Events
Looking for a private group event for your team, or even your whole organisation?
We can organise a date that works for you, and we can tailor the content to your team. Our private workshops can be held online, inhouse at your workplace or here at Happy's HQ in London.
What are Happy's online events like?
In this short video, take a look at some of the ways that we create interactive, engaging experiences online using Zoom.
Book now
See our available course dates, or contact us for bespoke options.
There are currently no upcoming public course dates available. Please email our team on hello@happy.co.uk and register your interest for this course. We'll let you know as soon as a date is available.
There are currently no upcoming public course dates available. Please email our team on hello@happy.co.uk and register your interest for this course. We'll let you know as soon as a date is available.
Not sure if this workshop is right for you? Call us:
020 7375 7300Why choose Happy?
- Learn the skills you need to succeed
- Fun and interactive workshops, whether online or face-to-face
- Learn in a confidential environment with our experienced facilitators
- Small class sizes to give personal one-to-one support
- Private group options available
- No quibble money-back guarantee on all courses
The Small Print
All learners will need to install Zoom on their machines. Full technical requirements are on the Zoom website. Your link will be included in your joining instructions once you have booked your place — if you haven't received this email then please contact our team.
Learners should log into the training session 10 minutes before the start time, to ensure that they have downloaded and set up Zoom correctly. The course will start precisely on time and it may not be possible to go back over material missed by late arrivals.
Your active participation is expected: everyone will be heard and seen throughout, just as they would be if we were in a room together. To be heard, hear and seen you will need a microphone, speakers and camera — if you have a modern laptop that’s all you will need. Remember, you’ll need a quiet place to call from and a decent internet connection is a must.
Please ensure you read our Terms and Conditions before booking for our payment terms and cancellation policy.
The happy Guarantee
We want everyone to go away from our courses feeling as though they have learnt useful, practical skills that they can use straight away when they go back to work.
If you don’t feel that your training has been useful or if you are unhappy in any way, just get in touch with our Customer Services team within 30 days of the course. We will be happy to offer you additional support and training free of charge to help you to gain the skills you need, or if you’d prefer, a full refund.
Coronavirus Update
We are monitoring the Coronavirus pandemic closely and are following all current Government guidelines. Please see our Coronavirus Policy for more details and the latest information.
If you have any questions or concerns, get in touch with our friendly team.
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Did you know...
...project management requires a disciplined approach to defining, planning, strategising, communicating, and controlling projects?
Our range of project management workshops will guide you through this approach and our Asana and Microsoft Project courses will show you how to structure, schedule and monitor projects efficiently and effectively.
Not sure which Project Management course is for you?
- If you're new to project management or feel you need to start learning, we recommend starting with the Introduction to Project Management workshop.
- If you feel comfortable with the basics and want to hone your skills then we recommend the Project Management Essentials workshop.
- If you've been managing projects for a while and want to dig a little deeper (as well as get some advice on your current challenges), take a look at our Project Management for Experienced PMs workshop.
- If you are leading projects and want to learn how to better identify and communicate with your stakeholders, we recommend our Stakeholder Management and Engagement workshop.
Still need help? Get in touch and our friendly team will be able to advise you further, or arrange a call with one of our experienced facilitators.