Introduction to Project Management December 2, 2007

Training Services from the Institute of Physics

Training is one way to help you reach your professional development goals. The Institute offers the following training related services:

IOP Training

Based on the results of the training survey conducted last autumn we have begun to develop some training courses aimed at the Physics community. They are open to all but are discounted to members.

Prices are:

IOP members: £200

Non members: £250

Early bird booking (made 6 weeks before the course date):

IOP members: £175

Non members: £225

Introduction



The principles of Project Management can be used across all sectors of business, at all levels of the organisation and at all stages of the Project lifecycle.

This 1 day course introduces these principles to individuals who are new to projects or project teams regardless of their background and experience.



Learning Objectives

By the end of the course delegates will:

Identify project characteristics and when to use a Project Management approach

* Understand the overall delivery process.
* Appreciate the people skills and organisational roles required
* Recognise the key tools and techniques used in Project Management
* Have practised the above with some case history
* Create their own PM career development plan



Syllabus

* Introduction & Expectations of the day
* Overview of Project Management with interactive sessions to include
* Project Characteristics
* Staged Delivery Process
* People and Organisation
* Project Governance
* Risk Management
* Planning, Project Controls & Change Management
* Value Management & Innovation
* Reporting and Stakeholder Management
* Closure and Lessons Learned
* Case Histories to highlight the above
* Identification of individuals’ further areas of PM development
* Course close out and feedback

Who should attend?

All involved in or interested in Project and Programme Management

Suggested Pre-reading BS6079 Guide to Project Management and Association for Project Management (APM) Body of Knowledge

Official Website: http://www.iop.org/activity/careers/Training/index.html