Projects, Logistics, Quality & Audit
Practical Project Management Foundations (PL40-2)
Duration: 2 days
Dates in London for 2026
21st Sep 2026 - 22nd Sep 20269th Nov 2026 - 10th Nov 2026
Dates in London for 2027
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18th Jan 2027 - 19th Jan 2027
Course Overview
Who is the course suitable for?
Course Profile
Competencies
This hands-on programme provides participants with a clear and practical introduction to project management. Covering the full project lifecycle, the course equips professionals with essential tools and techniques to plan, deliver, and close projects effectively, while ensuring strong communication with stakeholders throughout.
This course is designed for professionals who manage projects alongside their primary role, including coordinators, specialists, and managers without formal project management training. It is suitable across a wide range of sectors, including public services, finance, education, and small to medium-sized enterprises.
Project Planning Fundamentals
- Introduction to project management and defining a project
- Setting objectives and establishing project scope
- Roles and responsibilities within a project environment
- Developing basic project plans, including milestones and work breakdown structures
- Estimating timeframes and resource requirements
Project Delivery and Control
- Identifying and mitigating project risks
- Stakeholder mapping and engagement strategies
- Monitoring progress and status reporting
- Managing changes within a project
- Project closure, lessons learned, and close-out checklist
At the end of this course, delegates will be able to:
- Understand the key stages of the project lifecycle from initiation through to closure
- Define clear project objectives and scope
- Apply core project management tools, including planning, risk management, and resource estimation
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders and provide clear project updates
- Manage changes in a structured and controlled manner