56 Project Management courses in Liverpool

Agile project management, already widely used for software development, is increasingly recognised as having much more general application. Continuous improvement programmes, business change projects, new technology development, research and development and a variety of other scenarios characterised by rapid change and high uncertainty can all benefit from an Agile approach. This programme presents the concepts and methods of Agile project management, and shows how to apply them to a range of project and change management situations. Participants will learn: * how Agile project management can help with project and change management * the 4 values and 12 principles of the Agile 'manifesto' and the range of Agile methodologies * how to apply Agile project management methods and techniques in a range of project scenarios * alternative Agile project management methods and how they can be applied and adapted * what makes Agile project teams succeed * the key roles and responsibilities needed to enable Agile project teams to work effectively * how to encourage an Agile mindset within their organisation and how to move toward an Agile approach to managing projects 1 INTRODUCTION TO AGILE PROJECT MANAGEMENT * Overview of 'classical' project management and methodologies * The link between project success and management performance * Limitations of classical approaches and the need for Agile methods * The 4 values and 12 principles of the Agile manifesto explained * Agile project management values: * Individuals and interactions over processes and tools * Working outputs over comprehensive documentation * Customer collaboration over contract negotiation * Responding to change over following a plan * The cultural challenges of using Agile project management * Choosing when and how to adopt Agile project management 2 INITIATING A PROJECT USING AGILE PROJECT MANAGEMENT * Some key Agile methodologies explained: SCRUM, XP, Crystal * Identifying and engaging project stakeholders; defining roles and responsibilities * Setting the project vision and goals; defining project scope * The Agile approach to requirements capture and elicitation of needs * Tools and techniques for capturing and characterising requirements * The role of documentation, reporting and process management 3 THE AGILE APPROACH TO DEFINITION AND PLANNING * Understanding Agile planning; the 'planning onion' concept * Developing the culture needed for collaborative involvement and iterative planning * Defining project deliverables; the 'product backlog' concept * Tools and techniques for defining and prioritising requirements in Agile projects * Understanding and applying Agile estimating techniques * Dealing with uncertainty and managing risks 4 THE AGILE APPROACH TO EXECUTION AND DELIVERY * The results orientated, fast adapting culture of Agile teams * The monthly 'Sprint' process for project planning and review * The disciplines needed for effective daily SCRUM meetings * Reviewing progress, managing change and project reporting * Testing, completing and handing over of work packages * Managing the interface between the project team and the business 5 LEADERSHIP AND TEAMWORK IN AGILE PROJECT TEAMS * Why Agile teams are different: the importance of individuals and interactions * The skills and attributes needed to lead an Agile project team * The challenges faced and skills needed by Agile team members * Recognising team development needs; adopting the right leadership style * Making the transition from project manager to Agile coach * Key coaching skills explored: mentoring, facilitating, managing conflict

R&D work is often carried out in entrepreneurial companies with the aim of developing solutions to scientific or technological problems for a wide range of customers. Projects can include longer term 'frontiers of science' research, medium term product development/manufacturing or more immediate troubleshooting or contract research assignments. In all these contexts, the ability to create innovative solutions in a timely and cost-effective manner is the essence of successful R&D. Whilst R&D groups typically excel in technical expertise, those involved often recognise that there is scope for improving the way that projects are managed. The aim of this training programme is to address this need whilst ensuring that the creative, entrepreneurial spirit that is fundamental to good R&D continues to flourish. MODULE 1: Creating the foundations for success * Off-line video tutorials and exercises * Total time ~ 1 - 1.5 hours VIDEO 1: MAKING THE MOST OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT IN R&D * Characterising R&D projects * Applying project management to R&D work * Exploiting the potential of project management in R&D VIDEO 2: PROMOTING SUCCESS IN R&D PROJECT MANAGEMENT * Modelling successful project management * Evaluating performance and promoting success * The role and skills of the project manager/leader MODULE 2: Initiating and defining R&D projects * Live interactive sessions (via Zoom): * Session 1: 10:00 - 12:00 * Session 2: 14:00 - 15:30 SESSION 1: SELECTING AND INITIATING PROJECTS * Recognising worthwhile opportunities; initiating projects * Identifying stakeholders and their goals * Characterising and engaging stakeholders SESSION 2: DEFINING GOALS AND AGREEING DELIVERABLES * Establishing the full scope of the project * Clarifying and prioritising project deliverables * Defining and agreeing deliverable specifications MODULE 3: Planning R&D projects * Live interactive sessions (via Zoom): * Session 1: 10:00 - 12:00 * Session 2: 14:00 - 15:30 SESSION 1: IDENTIFYING AND ORGANISING ACTIVITIES * Creating effective plans; avoiding planning pitfalls * Identifying tasks and assigning responsibilities * Sequencing tasks and estimating durations SESSION 2: DEVELOPING THE TIMELINE AND RESOURCE PLAN * Identifying the 'critical path'; creating a resource plan * Dealing with estimating uncertainty * Accelerating the programme MODULE 4: Leadership and teamwork in R&D projects * Off-line video tutorials and exercises * Total time ~ 1 - 1.5 hours VIDEO 1: WORKING EFFECTIVELY IN PROJECT TEAMS * Building teamwork in contemporary organisations * Recognising each other's skills; building synergy * Building good working relationships; handling conflict VIDEO 2: THE ROLE OF THE R&D PROJECT TEAM LEADER * Building teamwork: the role of leadership * Creating an effective team culture * Delegating work and motivating team members MODULE 5: Managing uncertainty in R&D projects * Live interactive sessions (via Zoom): * Session 1: 10:00 - 12:00 * Session 2: 14:00 - 15:30 SESSION 1: CHARACTERISING UNCERTAINTY; IDENTIFYING RISKS * Exploring uncertainty; applying risk management * Focusing the risk management process * Identifying and defining risk events SESSION 2: MANAGING AND CONTROLLING RISKS TO THE PROJECT * Evaluating risk events * Selecting between risk strategies; setting contingencies * Updating and controlling exposure to risk MODULE 6: Implementing and controlling R&D projects * Live interactive sessions (via Zoom): * Session 1: 10:00 - 12:00 * Session 2: 14:00 - 15:30 SESSION 1: INITIATING ASSIGNMENTS AND MANAGING CHANGES * Creating a pro-active implementation and control culture * Establishing effective implementation and control procedures * Assigning work and managing changes SESSION 2: MONITORING, MANAGING AND DEVELOPING PERFORMANCE * Adopting meaningful monitoring techniques * Responding to problems; building performance * Managing and controlling multiple project assignments

Price £750 inc VAT Finance options In Company training - £750 for groups of up to 8 delegates. Discounts for Nonprofits/Charities...  Study method On-site Duration 2 days, Full-time Qualification No formal qualification Certificates Certificate of completion - Free Additional info Tutor is available to students -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Course Objectives At the end of this course you will be able to: * Identify the components of the Microsoft Project environment * Create a new project plan * Create the project schedule * Use different views to analyse the project plan * Create, allocate and manage resources in a project plan * Finalise a project plan * Track progress * View and report project plan information ' 1 year email support service Customer Feedback * Very good course. Learnt a lot. Looking forward to the next level. * Alexandra - CIAL 1 year email support service Take a closer look at the consistent excellent feedback from our growing corporate clients visiting our site ms-officetraining co uk With more than 20 years experience, we deliver courses on all levels of the Desktop version of Microsoft Office and Office 365; ranging from Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced to the VBA level. Our trainers are Microsoft certified professionals with a proven track record with several years experience in delivering public, one to one, tailored and bespoke courses. * Our competitive rates start from £550.00 per day of training Tailored training courses: You can choose to run the course exactly as they are outlined by us or we can customise it so that it meets your specific needs. A tailored or bespoke course will follow the standard outline but may be adapted to your specific organisational needs. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DESCRIPTION Introduction to Microsoft Project * Recap on project management concepts * Project environment overview * The 3 databases: Tasks, Resources and Assignments * Different ways of displaying the Project Plan * Access Help Creating a Project Plan * Create a New Project Plan * Project Information * Create and apply the project calendar * Defining recurring exceptions to the calendar * Defining the calendar's work weeks * Create the Summary tasks * Create the Work Breakdown Structure Task creation and scheduling * Exploring the Entry Table and its fields * Task editing and the Task Information window * Task Durations * Defining Milestones * Manual Scheduling vs Automatic Scheduling * Changing the Task's Calendar * Create a split in a Task * Create Task Relationships * Adding Lag or Lead to a Relationship * Identifying the Critical Path * Adding Constraints and Deadlines to Tasks * Create Recurring Activities * Adding Notes and links to Tasks Managing Resources * Exploring the Entry Table and its fields * Resource editing and the Resource Information window * Resource Types * Fixed Costs vs Variable Costs * Adding Resource Costs * Defining when costs accrue * Changing the Resource Calendar and Availability * Project calendar vs Resource and Task Calendar * Assigning Resources to Tasks * Effort Driven Scheduling * Resolving Resource Overallocation Tracking the Project Progress * Setting a Project Baseline * Entering Actuals * Different ways of viewing the Progress * Checking if the Project is on track Viewing and Reporting Project Detail * Adding Tasks to the Timeline and sharing it * Modifying the Timescale and Zoom level * Formatting the Gantt View * Filtering and Grouping Tasks * Print and Troubleshoot the Gantt View * Using built-in Reports in Microsoft Project WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR? This course is designed for a person who has an understanding of project management concepts, who is responsible for creating and modifying project plans, and who needs a tool to manage these project plans. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- REQUIREMENTS General knowledge of the Windows OS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CAREER PATH Microsoft Office know-how can instantly increase your job prospects as well as your salary. 80 percent of job openings require spreadsheet and word-processing software skills

This programme concentrates on the core planning skills needed to develop sound practical project plans in a team environment. This enables the plan to be modified should requirements change or difficulties arise. The programme also gives participants the confidence to practise those skills and apply them in the work environment and deliver their projects more successfully in the future. Participants learn fundamental project management concepts and terminology, demystifying the project management process, and, in particular, how to: * Break a project down into manageable sections and ensure nothing is left out * Understand and apply estimating techniques to develop realistic estimates * Sequence work effectively and carry out critical path analysis to determine project duration and which tasks to pay closest attention to * Manage project risk effectively to protect project value * Monitor, control and re-plan the project to best keep it on track * Close out the project and ensure the project comes to an orderly end 1 INTRODUCTION * Self-introductions and personal objectives * Course objectives * Sharing of project issues 2 PROJECT MANAGEMENT CONCEPTS * Characteristics of a project and what should be kept as operational responsibilities * Understanding the triple and quadruple constraints - and their limitations * Prioritising requirements through the MOSCOW technique * Product v project life cycle * Key project roles and responsibilities - the importance of sponsorship and clarity of roles 3 STARTING A PROJECT, AND THE IMPORTANCE OF THE TERMS OF REFERENCE / PROJECT BRIEF * Avoiding the pressure to 'just do it'! * The importance and benefits of planning * The best time to learn! * Initial project documentation - the BOSCARDI approach 4 BREAKING THE WORK DOWN * Understanding alternative breakdown structures such as the product breakdown structure and work breakdown structure * Guidelines for creating a work breakdown structure to ensure the full work scope is identified 5 ESTIMATING * Alternative estimating techniques and associated confidence levels * Further considerations - loss and resource factors 6 ORGANISING THE WORK * Use of network diagrams to develop a clear sequence of work * Critical path analysis and calculating the project duration and task float - and usage 7 THE MANAGEMENT OF PROJECT RISK * Understanding the nature of project risk * The risk analysis and risk management processes * How to best manage threats and opportunities * Running a risk workshop * Using the risk register 8 SCHEDULING THE WORK * The importance of the Gantt chart and understanding its limitations * The Gantt chart layout and using alternative views such as the tracking Gantt * Using alternative dependencies 9 RESOURCE ISSUES * Assigning resources and resolving resource overloads * Crashing and fast-tracking your project and potential issues to look out for 10 CONTROLLING THE PROJECT * The control cycle and alternative feedback mechanisms * Alternative progress reporting * Assessing the impact * The importance of re-planning * The benefits of control * Change control - the importance of impact analysis * The steps of change control and the use of the issue register 11 CLOSING THE PROJECT * The project closure checklist * Reviewing the project - things to avoid * Developing meaningful lessons and ensuring they are applied effectively * The post-project review - its importance to the organisation

The aim of this programme is to provide current / prospective senior project managers with an in-depth review of the role and importance of project management in the organisation. It focuses on the strategic role of the project manager and aims to draw out the full scope of the role and how it impacts on project performance. The five key objectives of this programme are to enable the participants to: * Identify the characteristics and attributes needed by project managers in ensuring the organisation is recognised as an industry leader in delivering successful projects * Understand the full scope and impact of the project manager / leader's role in managing projects or programmes to maximise benefit to the business * Define the hallmarks and skills required to manage significant business projects or project portfolios * Develop an understanding of the skills required and their impact on the project through case study work and syndicate exercises * Benefit from an effective forum for exchanging experience and fostering a sense of team spirit and mutual support between senior project managers DAY ONE 1 INTRODUCTION (COURSE SPONSOR) * A vision of future opportunities and challenges * The impact of project managers / leaders on future success 2 THE DETERMINANTS OF SUCCESS * The contractor's perspective * The client's perspective * Success and failure: factors that determine the project outcome * The impact of the project manager 3 CASE STUDY: PROJECT GIOTTO * How successful was this project? * What were the primary factors that influenced the outcome? * How relevant are these factors to current projects? * Feedback and review 4 PROJECT TEAM EXERCISE * A practical exercise demonstrating the role of the project manager in managing the interfaces between the client, the project team and suppliers * Review - what skills are required to be a 'world class' project manager? 5 THE ROLE OF THE PROJECT MANAGER * The role and skills of the 'world class' project manager * The three key dimensions of effective project leadership * Managing influential stakeholders * Managing project performance * Managing the project team * Project leadership skills appraisal (individual review) DAY TWO 6 MANAGING INFLUENTIAL STAKEHOLDERS * Project management and the art of leadership * Who are the influential stakeholders and how do they affect the project? * What we need to do / not do, to build successful working relationships 7 CASE STUDY: UNDERSTANDING THE CUSTOMER * What are the likely problems the project manager will encounter? * What should the project manager do to ensure an effective partnership? 8 MANAGING PROJECT PERFORMANCE * Issues affecting commercial performance * Joining up the project life-cycle: getting performance from inception to closure * The roles of project manager, line manager and project sponsor 9 PROJECT TEAM EXERCISE: MAKING THE PROMISE / DELIVERING THE PROMISE * An exercise demonstrating the commercial and team leadership skills needed by the project manager * Review - what must the project manager do to optimise project performance? 10 MANAGING MULTI-FUNCTIONAL PROJECT TEAMS * The challenges of building effective, multi-functional project teams * Co-ordinating work across functional and organisational boundaries * Maintaining strategic focus and balancing priorities 11 MAKING IT HAPPEN * Individual action planning * Syndicate discussion 12 COURSE REVIEW AND TRANSFER PLANNING (COURSE SPONSOR PRESENT) * What will we do differently? * How will we make it happen? * Conclusion

OVERVIEW -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Supply Management plays a very important role in order to maintain business harmony, maintaining good relationships, and information, having a smooth flow within the business process and delivering good customer service. The course will highlight some modern techniques of Project Management to implement in the supply management process. As research shows Project Management and Supply Management are very similar thus, we will learn the tools and techniques used to initiate, execute, execute and manage and control the project.

OVERVIEW -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This course will define the scope of work, project goal, project plan, project phase, sequencing and phase relationship Project Planning & Budgeting will provide participants with a demonstrated set of methods, processes, tools and techniques to cultivate a systematic and dynamic project plan to certify progressive monitoring control and reporting of the project cost.

All organisations today operate in an environment of constant and rapid change. Managing this change effectively is often achieved through a portfolio of formal projects. Many organisations today have qualified and experienced project management staff to run their projects. Some organisations today have dedicated functions, staff or processes to support their project management teams. The very largest organisations have in-house Enterprise Programme Offices, or project management specialists in corporate audit or risk functions; or organise 'Red Team Reviews' of a project by other staff with project management experience who are not participating in the reviewed project. But for many mid-size businesses and SMEs - and even some larger organisations - these resources are simply not available. For them, having access to external expertise to assure project management disciplines and to coach project managers can be a major contributor to project success. Such reviews can take place at project initiation; at major stage-gates (especially if significant capital is to be committed at the stage-gate); or at any other time if concerns arise concerning project quality, cost or timescales. And it is for those organisations that we offer the necessary expertise, on an ad hoc basis, in reviewing projects and coaching senior project management staff. A document review and workshop led by one of our consultants can help you assess whether: * The strategic goals and priorities for the project are clear and being addressed * Governance of the project within the business is defined and being effectively executed * Project roles and responsibilities are clear and effective * The credibility and robustness of the project plan can be enhanced * Performance measures and reporting procedures are effective * Critical risks are identified and being managed and contingencies are agreed * The roles, responsibilities and capabilities of the key players in the project team are fit for purpose * Budgets are realistic and costs being managed effectively * Communication and change management activities are effectively planned and being executed At your discretion, you can capture the outcomes from the workshop for yourselves, in terms of identifying opportunities for improvement, or you can have our consultant write a report and make recommendations to you.

OVERVIEW -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Understanding the grants coming in and their monitoring, spending and many other factors are directly proportionate to effecting Grant Accounting and Grant Management. Many different funding entities give grants to so many companies, the government sector, and private sectors with the aim to encourage growth and employment and economic viability.  It is important to recognise the government grants in the profit and loss account, so at the end, it can match the costs to which they relate. Considering these grants efficiently in the accounts is very important, as many entities (including the grant-making body) may closely monitor the accounts; and any errors will reflect badly on the accountant. Many development projects are funded through grants from donors. Therefore, it becomes the responsibility of the project management team to safeguard that the limited resources are used efficiently to achieve maximum impact.  This course is planned to train the participants with best practices and essential skills in effective grants management.

ABOUT THIS TRAINING Front End Loading (FEL) is a methodology that takes a deliberate approach to capital project planning. Where traditional project plans seek to help an operator reach production targets and budgets, FEL methodology aligns an operator's technical and business goals to create a more comprehensive development plan. The FEL approach increases project definition and lowers risk to positively impact total investment costs and return on investment. Training Objectives Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to: * Learn the methods applied for Pre-FEL and FEL process * Understand the importance of FEL, FEL stages; visualisation, conceptualisation, definition * Uncover how to apply project management during FEL * Determine risk management in the FEL process * Understand benchmarking & value improving practices   Target Audience The course is recommended for anyone who wish to gain in-depth knowledge and understanding of the importance of Front-End Loading and how to apply Front End Loading best practices, including: * Team Leaders * Senior Managers (Line and Function) * Project Managers * Development Engineers * Graduate Engineers * Quality Assurance Engineers * Key Contractor's Management * FEED engineers * Design engineers * Mechanical engineers * Process engineers   Course Level * Basic or Foundation Trainer Your expert course leader is a subsea pipeline consultant with extensive experience in the design, construction, and installation of subsea pipelines for the oil and gas industry. As a consultant, he provides technical expertise and support to clients on all aspects of subsea pipeline projects, from the initial planning and design phase through to construction and commissioning. He is knowledgeable about industry standards, regulations, and best practices for subsea pipelines, and works closely with clients to ensure that projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget. He has over thirty years' experience in early concept and front-end studies for the initiation of numerous high value upstream oil and gas projects worldwide. He has worked for both Operating Companies and Consultants managing the FEL process for complex, multi-discipline and technically challenging concepts, combining both his technical and project management skills. He has been working with companies like ExxonMobil, Quantum Power, North Caspian Operating Company, OMV Petrom, Port Meridian, BG Group, and etc.   POST TRAINING COACHING SUPPORT (OPTIONAL) To further optimise your learning experience from our courses, we also offer individualized 'One to One' coaching support for 2 hours post training. We can help improve your competence in your chosen area of interest, based on your learning needs and available hours. This is a great opportunity to improve your capability and confidence in a particular area of expertise. It will be delivered over a secure video conference call by one of our senior trainers. They will work with you to create a tailor-made coaching program that will help you achieve your goals faster. Request for further information post training support and fees applicable Accreditions And Affliations