Effective Project Management for Small Projects: A Practical Approach

Summary

Effective Project Management for Small Projects is a practical workshop designed to equip individuals with the necessary skills and tools to successfully manage small projects in the workplace. While certification as a project manager is not the focus of this workshop, participants will learn how to apply project management techniques to complete small projects efficiently, within budget, and on time. Through hands-on exercises and real-life scenarios, students will gain experience using common project management execution tools and learn how to navigate the project life cycle, from initial planning to project closure.

Course Highlights:

  • Understanding the relevance of project management for small projects
  • Reviewing the project life cycle and its key stages
  • Developing a comprehensive project planning document
  • Executing the project plan and staying on track
  • Monitoring and managing project risks
  • Creating an effective communications plan for project stakeholders
  • Implementing change control and tracking project progress
  • Conducting status meetings to ensure project alignment
  • Managing project issues and finding effective resolutions
  • Closing a project successfully and capturing lessons learned
  • Recommended reading list for further project management knowledge
  • Pre- and post-course assessments to gauge progress and learning outcomes
  • Personal action plan for applying project management techniques in the workplace

    Course Benefits:

    • Acquire practical project management skills for small projects
    • Improve project success rates through effective planning and execution
    • Utilize project management tools and techniques tailored to small projects
    • Gain a comprehensive understanding of the project life cycle
    • Develop a well-defined project planning document for small projects
    • Monitor and manage project risks to minimize potential issues
    • Establish a clear communications plan for project stakeholders
    • Implement change control processes and track project progress effectively
    • Conduct productive status meetings to keep the project on track
    • Resolve project issues efficiently to minimize disruptions
    • Close projects successfully and capture valuable lessons learned
    • Access a recommended reading list for further project management resources
    • Assess your progress and learning through pre- and post-course assessments
    • Create a personal action plan to apply project management skills in your work