Introduction to Project Management

No specific entry requirements and no previous experience in the field are needed for this level

50 hours

Introduction to project management, understanding the importance of project management in securing organisational success and outlining the major phases of a typical project, that is, initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and closure. In this introductory unit, reference is also made to diverse contemporary approaches to project management.
The processes involved in initiating a project, defining the scope and goals of a project, discussing lifecycles, business cases and governance.
Examining the processes involved in planning a project, determining a projects’ feasibility through proper evaluation and analysis, designing a feasible schedule plan.
Tasks that must be undertaken to ensure efficient project execution and management, the effective management of product delivery of a given project, the importance of adhering to pre-established KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) and project objectives.
The processes involved in the project closure phase, the reporting needs necessary for the proper closure of a project, approaches for effective evaluation of the success (or failure) of a project’s effectiveness in meeting the set targets

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