Introductory Certificate in Proj

Duration:

2 days

Suitable for:

Anyone looking to start a successful career in project management or those wanting to understand the principles of project management excellence.

Objectives:

By the end of the course delegates will be able to:

perform the learning outcomes defined in the Introductory Certificate Syllabus, 3^rd Edition
undertake the ICPM examination

Specifically, they will be able to:

explain project and project management terms
explain key features of projects including life cycle characteristics, principal phases and activities performed
explain key roles in project organisations
explain key activities in initiating, planning, controlling and closing a project

The ICPM qualification is awarded by the UK’s Association for Project Management. Assessment is through a 60 question, multiple-choice exam taken over one hour.

On completion, successful candidates will be able to understand the language of project management and the structure of a successful project. They will be able to take an active part in a project team and make a positive contribution to any project environment.

Scope and course structure

The course takes place over two consecutive days with the examination at 1600hr on the second day, and covers the principles of project management, including:

Project management terminology
Project context, organisation
Project life cycle and the main phases
Scope definition, planning, scheduling and resource management
Stakeholder and communication management
Quality management
Leadership and teamwork
Risk management
Change management
Project control
Handover and Close out

Course material includes: topic readers, exercises and exam practise questions.