This course is designed for professionals who are required to manage projects as part of their role, but who are not formally trained or appointed as project managers. 

The programme provides a practical, accessible introduction to project management, focusing on the core principles, disciplines, and behaviours needed to deliver projects successfully alongside daytoday responsibilities. 

Rather than complex methodologies, the course concentrates on clarity, structure, and confidence, enabling participants to plan work effectively, manage stakeholders, control risks, and keep projects on track. 

COURSE  OBJECTIVES

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

 

• Understand what defines a project and the role of a project manager 

• Apply a simple, structured approach to planning and delivering projects 

• Clarify project purpose, scope, and success measures 

• Identify and manage key stakeholders effectively 

• Plan tasks, timescales, and resources realistically 

• Recognise and manage risks and issues 

• Monitor progress and maintain control 

• Communicate clearly and confidently about project status 

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COURSE CONTENT

Introduction to Project Management

 

• What is a project and why projects fail 

• The difference between projects and business as usual work 

• The role and responsibilities of the project manager 

• Common challenges for non-project managers 

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Defining the Project

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• Clarifying purpose and desired outcomes 

• Defining scope and avoiding scope creep 

• Identifying success criteria 

• Understanding constraints (time, cost, quality, resources) 

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Planning the Work 

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• Breaking work into manageable tasks 

• Estimating time and effort realistically 

• Creating simple project plans and timelines 

• Allocating responsibilities and resources 

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Managing Stakeholders and Communication 

 

• Identifying stakeholders and understanding their needs 

• Managing expectations and influence 

• Communicating progress, issues, and decisions 

• Handling challenge and resistance 

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Managing Risk and Issues 

 

• Identifying potential risks early 

• Assessing impact and likelihood 

• Planning mitigations and contingencies 

• Managing issues when things go off track 

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Monitoring and Controlling Progress 

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• Tracking progress against plan 

• Managing change and reprioritisation 

• Maintaining momentum and accountability 

• Knowing when and how to escalate 

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Closing Projects and Learning Lessons 

 

• Bringing projects to an effective close 

• Reviewing outcomes against objectives 

• Capturing lessons learned 

• Applying learning to future projects 

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