Project Management

Course Times

• 8:30am to 3:30pm

Course Content

Fundamentals of the project management cycle

• What is a project?
• Definitions
• The difference between projects and processes
• The role of the project manager
• Project phases

Managing project goals and task outlines

• Developing scope
• Project constraints
• Project priorities
• Conducting a stakeholder analysis
• Project communication planning
• Initial project scope processes
• Project charter and project goals

Determining project status

• The project in the context of your organisation
• Project formative phase: detailed scope planning

Selecting, motivating and managing the project team

• Understanding project team members
• Team selection
• Team management

Managing delegation, controlling and tracking the project

• Project monitoring
• Control systems
• Project change controls

Managing clients and stakeholders

• The project communication and engagement plan

Managing project schedules and budgets

• Project resources
• Assigning resources
• Budget allocation, monitoring and management
• Budget reporting – it’s not just the final figure
• Contingency plans

Project close, evaluation and review

• Closing the project
• The devil is in the detail
• Assessment of project outcomes and lessons learned

If you would like to find out more about our Project Management training course, please do not hesitate to contact us or feel free to give us a call on (08) 9218 9059.

• Understand the project cycle
• Develop scope
• Delegate tasks within the project charter
• Effectively plan a project
• Effectively monitor a project and change controls
• Develop a communication plan
• Understand budget allocation and contingency planning
• Understand the importance of closing the project

This program requires no previous experience or training.

“This course surpassed my expectations. Excellent trainer and made the course very interesting and relevant to my project, also lots of fun. Thank you” Jane from Dept. of Justice

“I thoroughly enjoyed the course – it was a great introduction to Project Management. Informative and great pace” Tracey from Western Power

“Great trainer, really engaging and insightful“ Gina from KAMS

“Enjoyed the interactive nature and workshop style as opposed to a lecture” Elise from Department of Health

“Enjoyed the practical nature of the instruction, was clear how the content relates to the workplace” Sam from Department of Health

“The best feature was learning about project management framework and understanding the process, along with how to implement it” Tegan from Department of Health

“I received the information I was hoping for and all my questions were answered” Andrea from Department of Health

“Clearly articulated how to manage a project” Matt from Department of Health

“Breaking down the process and tying it back into examples was the best part of this course” Samantha from Department of Health

“Used everyday examples to apply theory and knowledge” Sam from Department of Water and Environmental Regulation

“Learnt about the different tools and software available” Harold from Fortescue Metals Group

“Has broadened my knowledge of what’s available” Adrian from Fortescue Metals Group

“Explained practical application and what the risks of failure will be if you don’t follow processes” Liza from Department of Health

“I now have a better understanding of the need for rigorous planning and recording” Judith from Department of Health

“I feel that I can return to the workplace and make use of this knowledge” Moira from Serco

“Good course. Provided a foundation for further development” Stephen from Fortescue Metals Group

“Related to real work situations” Todd from Fortescue Metals Group

“The best feature was the explanation of methodologies and comprehensive frameworks supplied in the manual” Kym from Department of Health

“Risk management tools were the best part of this course” Heidi from Serco

“Mapped out the process step by step” Janelle from AEC

“Enjoyed learning through real examples of other people’s projects” Elizabeth from HSS