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Take the next step with our project management master class for project managers looking to build out their stable of skills. In this course, you will learn the technical aspects of project management, people management and how to scope and initiate a project.
This course offers an in-depth view of project scoping from business case to the realisation of benefits. Work collaboratively to develop the suite of deliverables required to baseline, monitor and control your project scope.
This course aims to provide a structured approach to the effective initiation and scoping of a project. You will develop your knowledge and skills to set up your projects for success in the initiation and planning phases. The course also aims to further develop your technical project management skills and people management skills.
By the end of this course, you should be able to:
- build a project team
- empower individuals and teams to get the best results including creating an environment for psychological safety
- apply different leadership styles to suit different project phases and contexts
- develop communication, facilitation and negotiation skills to more effectively engage with people
- develop an awareness of psychological models and EQ Frameworks for consideration in future professional development
- allocate work to resources
- apply scheduling tools, including defining your critical path
- apply estimation techniques to define a project budget and schedule
- prepare a project cost estimate and budget
- describe earned value management techniques to develop an integrated baseline and track progress, performance and forecast completion date and cost
- apply risk management techniques and integrate risk treatments into the project plan
- analyse a business case and benefits as inputs to the project scope
- develop a project charter, including definition of benefits, objectives, success measures and deliverables
- identify stakeholders to define a project scope
- meaningfully engage with stakeholders to define fitness for purpose and develop requirements in a quality plan
- develop a WBS, scope statement, requirements traceability matrix, configuration management
- ensure requirements flow through to statement of work through appropriate procurement strategies
- apply integrated change control methods to control or change scope after project commencement
- describe the role of projects in supporting benefits realisation at a program, portfolio and organisational level.
Part 1: Scoping a project
Strategy & business benefits
- Context and business benefits or outcomes
Initiating a project
- Preparing the project scope statement
- Aligning scope with strategy and benefits
- Identifying and engaging stakeholders
Develop scope & requirements
- Scoping terminology and approaches to scoping
- Developing a work breakdown structure
- Developing requirements, including traceability matrix and configuration management
- Delivering on requirements using a quality plan
- Developing a procurement plan that will deliver on desired scope
Controlling changes to scope
- Integrated change control approaches
Part 2: Technical skills
Planning a project
- Preparing a project WBS, budget and schedule
- Estimation techniques
- Identifying, recording and evaluating risks
- Building risk treatments and contingency into your project plan
Monitoring and controlling a project
- Measuring project performance
- Integrated performance baseline
- Effective status reports
Even more
- Tips for project success, including what not to do
- Exploring advanced tools, beyond the course
Part 3: Forming and leading teams
Forming and leading teams
- Team roles that may exist on your projects
- Building a team with targeted interventions
- Adaptive leadership approaches
- Embracing diversity on projects
Leading others
- Personality traits, learning styles and leadership styles
- Adaptive approaches for effective stakeholder engagement
- International standards for leadership and emotional intelligence
Managing relationships
- Stakeholder analysis techniques, including network thinking, stakeholder dynamics and relationships
- Tailoring communications for audience and purpose
- Facilitation techniques for running effective meetings and workshops
- Negotiation techniques and conflict resolution
- Project Managers
- The 'accidental' Project Manager
- Team members and subject matter experts involved in projects
- Anyone interested in project management
- Anyone wanting to be more organised in their work
- Current and aspiring business leaders
Some familiarity with project management.
Before the course
Please complete the Communication and Learning Styles Questionnaire using the PDF document below.
Communication and Learning Styles Questionnaire
Please note, the results from this questionnaire are important to parts of the course and must be completed prior to completion of the Forming and leading teams component of this course.
This three-day course focuses on experiential learning. Content is broken into 10-15 minute blocks and immediately followed by group activities where the theory is put into action.
A range of interactive methods will be used including:
- storytelling and the use of professional examples to exhibit concepts
- self-reflection and group discussions
- case studies where the concepts are actively applied
- individual and team activities and presentations
- suggested readings for after training.
You will receive:
- online course materials (using Dropbox) with case study activities
- an online project management toolkit with templates
- a Statement of Completion.
In order to access online course materials (using Dropbox), we recommend that you bring your own device (Windows or Mac) to class. You should ensure your device is fully charged as access to power is limited. Please note that the University does not carry any responsibility for your lost, stolen, or damaged devices whilst on the University premises.
View Project Management Course: The Master Class detailsWaitlistJoin the waiting list to be notified when a new class becomes available.Join the waiting listThis one-day course teaches the fundamentals of project management for project managers and anyone who works on projects. Project managers and team members are more successful when they use proven techniques and processes in their projects, no matter the scale or impact.
This course aims to offer first-hand, practical experience with the fundamentals of project management. The course aligns to modern standards for project management.
By the end of this course, you should be able to:
- manage a simple project using a structured approach
- apply key project planning activities including scheduling, budgeting, and managing risk
- monitor and control a project at a high-level including reporting progress and managing change in a controlled manner
- close a project including conducting a post-implementation review.
Initiating a project
- Preparing the project charter
- Identifying stakeholders
Planning a project
- Developing a project schedule
- Defining a project budget
- Identifying, recording and evaluating risks
Monitoring and controlling a project
- Executing a project from start to finish
- Reporting on project progress
- Completing a change request for approval
Closing a project
- Conducting customer handover
- Conducting a post-implementation review
Even more
- Simple tools and templates that can be used on your project straight away
- Exploring advanced tools beyond the course
- Project managers
- Team members and subject matter experts involved in projects
- Anyone interested in entering the field of project management
- Anyone wanting to be more organised in their work
None
This course focuses on experiential learning. Content is broken into 10-15 minute blocks and immediately followed by group activities where the theory is put into action.
A range of interactive methods will be used including:
- storytelling and the use of professional examples to exhibit concepts
- self-reflection and group discussions
- case studies where the concepts are actively applied
- individual and team activities and presentations
- suggested readings for after training.
You will receive:
- online course materials (using Dropbox) with case study activities
- an online project management toolkit with templates
- a Statement of Completion.
In order to access online course materials (using Dropbox), we recommend that you bring your own device (Windows or Mac) to class. You should ensure your device is fully charged as access to power is limited. Please note that the University does not carry any responsibility for your lost, stolen, or damaged devices whilst on the University premises.
View Project Management Course: Introduction detailsWaitlistJoin the waiting list to be notified when a new class becomes available.Join the waiting listLearn the basics of change management and gain practical experience with planning and implementing change.
This practical change management course will show you how to develop a change plan, select an appropriate change model, and apply the model to case studies and real-life scenarios. You will also learn to post-evaluate to take corrective action where necessary to refine and reinforce the change process.
This course aims to introduce you to a range of change management models and provide first-hand, practical experience with planning and implementing change in projects and as part of your everyday work.
By the end of this course, you should be able to:
- support and lead others through the change management curve
- define, plan and implement a change initiative
- measure change readiness and the effectiveness of change
- develop skills to persuade and influence others, have difficult conversations and drive a positive culture within your team
- describe the psychology of change, change fatigue, organisational culture and different models and approaches to change management.
Why change?
- What makes culture and change important?
- The psychology of change
- Models of leading change
Plan and implement change
- Change and communications plan
- Change readiness and effectiveness assessment
- Strategies and interventions to deliver change, including a training needs analysis, training plan and coaching plan
Develop your change toolkit
- Challenging and constructive conversations to effectively deliver change on the ground
- Emotional self-regulation
- Personality traits and learning styles
- Leading change, for e.g. being the change you want to see
- Positive psychology interventions including reflective practice
Change models
- The human factors that make change so difficult (Kubler Ross change curve)
This course is suitable for anyone involved in managing a change process, whether this be on an organisational-wide level or within a team setting. In particular, the course is designed for:
- Change Managers
- Team Leaders
- HR Advisors and Managers
- Project Managers
- Project Coordinators
- Communication Advisors and Managers
- Change Champions
- Executive Officers
- the 'accidental' change manager
- anyone in a position involved in change management.
None
This one-day course focuses on experiential learning. Content is broken into 10-15 minute blocks and immediately followed by group activities where the theory is put into action.
A range of interactive methods will be used including:
- storytelling and the use of professional examples to exhibit concepts
- self-reflection and group discussions
- case studies where the concepts are actively applied
- individual and team activities and presentations
- suggested readings for after training.
You will receive:
- course materials with case study activities and sample templates for your toolkit
- a Statement of Completion.
In order to access online course materials (using Dropbox), we recommend that you bring your own device (Windows or Mac) to class. You should ensure your device is fully charged as access to power is limited. Please note that the University does not carry any responsibility for your lost, stolen, or damaged devices whilst on the University premises.
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View Change Management for Projects Course: Core Skills detailsWaitlistJoin the waiting list to be notified when a new class becomes available.Join the waiting listAgile is a strategy that is proving to be very effective in project work of all kinds. What began as a product development and then IT approach, is now being used broadly across all business projects.
In this one-day introductory workshop, we will demonstrate the concepts of Agile project management and how to apply them across a range of business projects. This is an overview and is not aligned to any particular Agile methodology, although we will introduce you to some of the most popular approaches.
Agile involves an incremental, iterative approach to project delivery and stands in distinction to traditional methods, that focus on extensive planning, rather than letting the project dictate its own parameters, where possible. The Agile approach is effective when the scope of the project has uncertainty and changes are inevitable. Agile allows for flexibility to meet the client needs and enables speed of delivery.
This hands-on course provides the knowledge and techniques required to implement successful Agile concepts and explains the best way to transition from a traditional planned based Waterfall approach into Agile. We will define the difference between Waterfall and Agile concepts, and demonstrate the application of Agile with some hands-on activities, which can be easily replicated in your business.
Our workshop is designed for anyone, in any industry or field, not just IT, who has an interest in the benefits of an Agile approach. It is suitable for project managers, executives, team leaders and team members who wish to participate in Agile projects or apply for Agile project roles and techniques with little or no experience.
This course aims to provide some essential Agile project principles, which can be applied in any type of project, not just IT projects, where this methodology originated.
This fun and interactive workshop demonstrates the theory, while enabling participants to understand the pros and cons of the traditional Waterfall approach, versus an Agile, change driven approach.
By the end of this course, you should be able to:
- appreciate the history of Agile and the Manifesto
- know when to apply Agile versus Waterfall techniques
- describe Agile methodologies, language and techniques
- apply Agile principles on your projects
- implement and prioritise user stories
- utilise effective estimating techniques.
This introductory course leads with the basic principles of Agile project management. We will define the Agile Manifesto and demonstrate the key factors of effective Agile delivery. Throughout the course, Waterfall and Agile processes are compared to ensure you understand and can decide where each approach can be applied in projects.
The various key Agile approaches are discussed, including the language and techniques used in each. You will be then have the opportunity to apply some of these principles to a case study. This will include user stories and their priorities, using backlogs and improved estimation techniques.
Designed for anyone involved in projects including project managers, executives, team leaders and team members who wish to understand and participate in Agile projects.
None
Delivery modes
- Face-to-face, presenter-taught workshop
- Online workshop via the platform Zoom
Interactive workshop
Course materials are provided electronically using Dropbox.
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View Agile Project Management Course: Introduction detailsWaitlistJoin the waiting list to be notified when a new class becomes available.Join the waiting listOur project management class provides training in the technical aspects of project management and people management.
You will learn critical interpersonal skills for working in project teams and on projects. In addition, you will learn essential project management tools and techniques.
This course aims to develop tools and methods for technical project management, while also equipping you with essential people management skills.
By the end of this course, you should be able to:
- build a project team
- empower individuals and teams to get the best results including creating an environment for psychological safety
- apply different leadership styles to suit different project phases and contexts
- develop communication, facilitation and negotiation skills to more effectively engage with people
- develop an awareness of psychological models and EQ Frameworks for consideration in future professional development
- allocate work to resources
- apply scheduling tools, including defining your critical path
- apply estimation techniques to define a project budget and schedule
- prepare a project cost estimate and budget
- describe earned value management techniques to develop an integrated baseline and track progress, performance and forecast completion date and cost
- apply risk management techniques and integrate risk treatments into the project plan.
Part 1: Forming and leading teams
Forming and leading teams
- Team roles that may exist on your projects
- Building a team with targeted interventions
- Adaptive leadership approaches
- Embracing diversity on projects
Leading others
- Personality traits, learning styles and leadership styles
- Adaptive approaches for effective stakeholder engagement
- International standards for leadership and emotional intelligence
Managing relationships
- Stakeholder analysis techniques, including network thinking, stakeholder dynamics and relationships
- Tailoring communications for audience and purpose
- Facilitation techniques for running effective meetings and workshops
- Negotiation techniques and conflict resolution
Part 2: Technical skills
Planning a project
- Preparing a project WBS, budget and schedule
- Estimation techniques
- Identifying, recording and evaluating risks
- Building risk treatments and contingencies into your project plan
Monitoring and controlling a project
- Measuring project performance
- Integrated performance baseline
- Effective status reports
Even more
- Tips for project success, including what not to do
- Exploring advanced tools, beyond the course
- Project Managers
- The 'accidental' Project Manager
- Team members and subject matter experts involved in projects
- Anyone interested in project management
- Anyone wanting to be more organised in their work
- Current and aspiring business leaders
None
Before the course
Please complete the Communication and Learning Styles Questionnaire using the PDF document below.
Communication and Learning Styles Questionnaire
Please note, the results from this questionnaire are important to parts of the course and must be completed prior to completion of the Forming and leading teams component of this course.
This two-day course focuses on experiential learning, including group activities where the theory is put into action.
A range of interactive methods will be used including:
- storytelling and the use of professional examples to exhibit concepts
- self-reflection and group discussions
- case studies where the concepts are actively applied
- individual and team activities and presentations
- suggested readings for after training.
You will receive:
- online course materials (using Dropbox) with case study activities
- online project management tools and templates
- a Statement of Completion.
In order to access online course materials (using Dropbox), we recommend that you bring your own device (Windows or Mac) to class. You should ensure your device is fully charged as access to power is limited. Please note that the University does not carry any responsibility for your lost, stolen, or damaged devices whilst on the University premises.
View Project Management Course: Core Skills detailsWaitlistJoin the waiting list to be notified when a new class becomes available.Join the waiting listScrum is the most popular Agile project management and project development methodology/framework in use today. It is an adaptive, iterative, efficient and effective framework designed to deliver significant value quickly throughout the duration of a project. Scrum ensures transparency in communication and creates an environment of collective accountability and continued progress.
This is a highly engaging course that provides participants with an understanding of the Scrum philosophy and principles which are part of the Scrum Framework. The Scrum Framework, as defined in the Scrum Body of Knowledge Guide (SBOK™ Guide) is widely used across portfolios, programs, and projects in any industry, for products, services and any other deliverables to be developed.
This course guides and teaches Scrum practices to everyone involved in the project; clears impediments for the team; and ensures that Scrum processes are being followed.
Completion of this course will enable you to take the certification exam towards the Scrum Master Certified (SMC™) by SCRUMstudy (Global accreditation body for Scrum and Agile certification). Access to the online exam is included in the course fee. The examination process and accreditation is organised by a third party.
The primary objective of this course is to equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge to establish and lead a high-performing Scrum team proficient in delivering significant business value. By the end of the course, you will gain the expertise to fulfil the role of a capable Scrum Master, effectively guiding and managing the Scrum team.
By the end of this course, you should be able to:
- understand the Scrum philosophy and principles
- utilise practical knowledge of Scrum, including roles, meetings, and artefacts
- recognise, define, and work with the concepts, advantages, and challenges of the Scrum Framework
- be prepared to play the role of Scrum Master in your organisation and help your organisation adopt the Scrum Framework
- understand other roles in Scrum
- have participated in role-plays, during which you carry out a Scrum project
- utilise gained knowledge pertaining to, and the ability to anticipate issues related to, the practical implementation of Scrum
- utilise proper tools to address, resolve, and take the lead on Scrum issues in your organisation
- access the online exam.
- Overview of Agile and the various Agile methodologies
- Agile Manifesto
- Agile Principles
- Agile Methods
- Overview of Scrum
- Overview of A Guide to the Scrum Body of Knowledge (SBOK™ Guide)
- Scrum Principles
- Empirical Process Control
- Self-organization
- Collaboration
- Value-based Prioritization
- Time-boxing
- Iterative Development
- Scrum Aspects
- Scrum Phases and Processes
- Initiate
- Plan and Estimate
- Implement
- Review and Retrospect
- Release
- Scaling Scrum
- Transition to Scrum
The Scrum Master Certified (SMC™) certification is appropriate for anyone who is interested in working as a Scrum Master or for someone who is already a Scrum master in their organisation. A Scrum Master is an important role in any Scrum team and does not need to be a technology expert to be effective. Moreover, although Scrum is popular in the IT industry, it can be used effectively across different industries. The SBOK Guide, on which the SMC course is based on, can be used as an effective guide for implementation.
This course is designed for:
- Project Managers
- Team Leaders
- Business Analysts
- Agile Team Members
- Project Board and Project Steering Representatives
- Project Management Office Personnel
- Quality Assurance and Quality Control Managers
- Software Developers and Testers
- Product managers
- Project Sponsors
- Change Managers
- Transformation Managers
- IT Professionals.
Prerequisites
Basic project management knowledge
Delivery modes
- Face-to-face, presenter-taught training
- Online training via the platform Zoom
This two-day course focuses on experiential learning. A range of interactive methods will be used including:
- pre-reading materials
- storytelling and the use of professional examples to exhibit concepts
- case studies where the concepts are actively applied
- individual and team activities
- questions bank.
All course materials are provided electronically using Dropbox. Trainees will get access to SCRUMstudy Learning Portal and a soft copy of the Scrum Body of Knowledge.
Examination
This course pricing includes an exam voucher to sit an online proctored exam through SCRUMstudy. The voucher is valid for 180 days.
The exam format is:- multiple choice
- 120 minutes duration
- 100 questions
- no negative marks for wrong answers
- After passing the exam, each student’s certificate will be mailed to them by SCRUMstudy.
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View Agile Scrum Master Certified (SMC™) Course detailsWaitlistJoin the waiting list to be notified when a new class becomes available.Join the waiting listThis course provides an introduction to Microsoft Project for project professionals. Microsoft Project is a software package that supports project managers to plan, baseline, monitor and control a project schedule, budget and resource allocation throughout the life of a project.
This course aims to enable you to develop and monitor a project in Microsoft Project, ensuring it finishes on-time and on-budget. You will gain a working knowledge of MS Project so that you can start working on your project immediately using MS project.
By the end of this course, you should be able to:
- set and manage relationships between project tasks
- develop a simple project schedule, resource sheet and budget within defined constraints using MS Project
- analyse a schedule in MS Project to understand the critical path
- develop a resource sheet to estimate your project budget
- monitor and control a project using MS Project
- explain the benefits and challenges of using MS Project
- identify the challenges and flexibility in the schedule and develop options for optimisation
- produce reports using MS Project
- level resources
- develop an awareness of further learning to get even more out of MS Project, as well as Enterprise Project and Project Online.
Recap on theory
- A refresh on the project management framework and scheduling concepts
MS Project basics
- Navigating MS Project
- Different views available
- Setting up a new project
Integrated project planning
- Developing a WBS and input activity, durations and dependencies to develop a simple Gantt chart
- Building and analysing a project schedule including network analysis, critical path analysis
- Creating and using project resource tables
- Project budget definition
Monitoring and controlling
- Baseline and rebaselining a plan
- Tracking task completion
- Reporting with MS Project
Awareness of more tools
- Benefits and challenges of MS Project, when to use it and what it's good for
- Beyond MS Project: Enterprise, Online, SharePoint integration & other scheduling packages.
- New and experienced Project Managers
- Other project professionals, e.g. PMO, planner, estimator, scheduler etc.
- Little to no experience using MS Project
- The 'accidental' Project Manager
- Some experience as a project manager or applying project management techniques, for example, scheduling.
- It is assumed that you will have access to MS Project upon completion of the training to practice the concepts learned during the training.
Delivery modes
Face-to-face classes
These classes run in a computer lab and you do not need to bring your own device.
Online classes
Online training is delivered via the platform Zoom. You will need your own Windows device (required software is not available on Apple devices) with sound/microphone and a web camera.
Microsoft Project software is required and can be downloaded from the Microsoft store. Please ensure it is installed on your device prior to class. Recommended versions for PC: MS Project 2010, 2013, 2016, 2019 (excluding trial versions).
This two-day course focuses on experiential learning. Content is broken into 10-15 minute blocks and immediately followed by group activities where the theory is put into action.
A range of interactive methods will be used including:
- storytelling and the use of professional examples to exhibit the concepts
- self-reflection and group discussions
- case studies where the concepts are actively applied
- individual and team activities and presentations
- suggested readings for after training.
You will receive:
- online course materials (using Dropbox) with case study activities
- an online project management toolkit with templates
- a Statement of Completion.
WaitlistJoin the waiting list to be notified when a new class becomes available.Join the waiting listThis one-day course teaches the essentials of stakeholder engagement and relationship management. Projects have a greater likelihood of success when all leaders, managers and team members are proficient in engaging and managing relationships with stakeholders.
This course aims to offer first-hand, practical experience in the importance of stakeholder engagement and management. The course aligns to modern standards for project management.
By the end of this course, you should be able to:
- identify and manage stakeholders by adopting a structured approach and using simple project templates
- develop a stakeholder management strategy using a structured approach and a simple template
- interpret varying stakeholder needs and describe how these impact a project
- describe the divergent interests of multiple stakeholders and their competing priorities
- extract stakeholder expectations and manage them accordingly.
Identifying your stakeholders
- Defining a stakeholder
- Organisational structure and the influence on stakeholders
Engaging your stakeholders
- Who are your stakeholders?
- Power structures
- Analysing your identified stakeholders
- Understanding the value expectations
- Engagement strategies
Managing your stakeholders
- Stakeholder management strategies
- Maintaining commitment and relationships
- Stakeholder communications planning
Stakeholder challenges
- Understanding conflict
- Remote stakeholders
- Dealing with perception
- Vendors and suppliers
- Stakeholder overload
Even more
- Simple tools and templates that can be used on your project straight away
- Exploration of advanced tools beyond the course
- Program Managers
- Project Managers
- Business Analysts
- Team Leaders
- Team members and subject matter experts involved in projects
- Anyone interested in improving their project management capabilities
- Anyone wanting to improve their leadership and communication skills
None
This one-day course focuses on experiential learning. Content is broken into 10 to 15 minute blocks and immediately followed by group activities where the theory is put into action.
A range of interactive methods will be used including:
- storytelling and the use of professional examples to exhibit the concepts
- self-reflection and group discussions
- case studies where the concepts are actively applied
- individual and team activities and presentations
- suggested readings for after the training.
You will receive:
- online course materials (using Dropbox) with case study activities
- an online project management toolkit with templates
- a Statement of Completion.
In order to access online course materials (using Dropbox), we recommend that you bring your own device (Windows or Mac) to class. You should ensure your device is fully charged as access to power is limited. Please note that the University does not carry any responsibility for your lost, stolen, or damaged devices whilst on the University premises.
View Project Management Course: Stakeholder Management detailsWaitlistJoin the waiting list to be notified when a new class becomes available.Join the waiting listThis business analysis course equips participants with a comprehensive introduction to the essential capabilities, knowledge, tools and techniques needed to excel as a business analyst.
Throughout the course, participants will be introduced to a wide range of BA techniques derived from popular approaches including BABOK®, Agile and Scrum. They will be provided with an introduction to the systematic and best practice approach to business analysis, ultimately leading to maximising successful project outcomes.
This course aims to provide you with a solid introduction to the business analysis capability, its associated practices, and techniques. By the end, participants should have a clear understanding of what the business analysis capability entails. Our goal is for you to leave feeling empowered to contribute to a project as a business analyst, and successfully implement improvements that provide quantifiable benefits to their organisation.
By the end of this course, you should be able to:
- identify problems and opportunities
- describe the objectives of the business analysis capability in an organisation
- describe the benefits of using a systematic approach to business analysis
- elicit, document and prioritise project requirements
- produce a business case
- understand the use of a conceptual solution design
- understand the requirements lifecycle
- describe the purpose of a conceptual solution design.
Topics
- Business analysis concepts
- Project approach selection
- Continued business justification
- Stakeholder management
- Business analysis practices
- Requirements management
- Conceptual solution design
- Risk management
Skills acquired
- Selecting the appropriate project approach
- Produce a business case
- Conduct elicitation techniques
- Facilitate a workshop
- Conduct requirements management
- Problem identification
- Create a conceptual solution design
- Anyone wanting to become a business analyst
- Practicing business analysts requiring a solid introductory understanding of a structured, best practice approach to business analysis
- Product owners wanting to extend their knowledge of business analysis best practices
- Process designers
- Business analysis practice managers wishing to gain an understanding of a systematic approach
Prerequisites
None
Delivery modes
- Face-to-face, presenter taught workshop
- Online workshop via the platform Zoom
Workshop format with interactive topic sessions accompanied by participants engaging in
group activities to consolidate the knowledge.Course materials are provided electronically using Dropbox.
- Digital student workbook
- In-class group activities
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View Business Analysis Essentials Course: Achieving Project Success detailsWaitlistJoin the waiting list to be notified when a new class becomes available.Join the waiting listThe PRINCE2® foundation course introduces one of the world’s most widely adopted project management methodologies. PRINCE2 is a globally recognised, process-based approach that provides a clear structure, defined roles, and step-by-step guidance for delivering successful projects. In this course, you’ll explore PRINCE2 project management principles, themes and processes, and learn how to apply them in real-world scenarios. Completing PRINCE2 training can support your career by building recognised project management capability.
Whether you're new to project management or looking to formalise your experience, this training provides the tools to manage projects with confidence and control.
Completion of this course will enable you to take the certification exam towards the PRINCE2® Foundation certification by PeopleCert, on behalf of AXELOS. Access to the online exam is included in the course fee. The examination process and accreditation is managed by a third party.
The aim of this course is to give you a solid understanding of the PRINCE2 project management methodology and how to apply it effectively in any project environment. It is designed to build your knowledge and confidence to participate meaningfully in PRINCE2-governed projects and prepare you for the PRINCE2 Foundation certification exam.
By the end of this course, you should be able to:
- explain the purpose and benefits of the PRINCE2 methodology in project environments
- identify the seven principles, themes and processes that underpin PRINCE2
- describe the roles, responsibilities and management products used in a PRINCE2 project
- apply PRINCE2 terminology accurately in discussions and project documentation
- demonstrate how PRINCE2 can be tailored to different project contexts and organisational needs
- recognise the steps required to initiate, direct, control and close a project using PRINCE2
- prepare for the PRINCE2 Foundation certification exam with confidence.
The following key areas are covered:
Introduction to PRINCE2
- Structure and benefits of the PRINCE2 methodology
- Project environment and project success factors
The 7 PRINCE2 principles
- Continued business justification
- Learn from experience
- Defined roles and responsibilities
- Manage by stages
- Manage by exception
- Focus on products
- Tailor to suit the project environment
The 7 PRINCE2 themes
- Business case
- Organisation
- Quality
- Plans
- Risk
- Change/ issue
- Progress
The 7 PRINCE2 processes
- Starting up a project
- Directing a project
- Initiating a project
- Controlling a stage
- Managing product delivery
- Managing a stage boundary
- Closing a project
Key PRINCE2 management products
- Purpose and content of documents such as a business case, project plan, risk register, issue log and more
Tailoring PRINCE2 to the project environment
- Applying PRINCE2 to different types of projects and organisations
Exam preparation
- Sample questions and mock exam practice
- Tips for success in the PRINCE2 Foundation certification exam
This course is appropriate for anyone involved in project work who wants a structured, proven approach to project management using the PRINCE2 methodology.
It is suitable for:
- Project managers
- Project team members
- Project coordinators, officers and administrators
- Business analysts and consultants who support or influence projects
- Managers and professionals working in project environments who want to adopt a globally recognised method
- individuals preparing for the PRINCE2 Foundation certification exam.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of project management principles. No prior experience in resource or vendor management is required.
Delivery mode
Face-to-face, instructor-led training
This 3-day course focuses on experiential learning. A range of interactive methods will be used including:
- pre-reading materials
- storytelling and the use of professional examples to exhibit concepts
- case studies where the concepts are actively applied
- individual and team activities
- questions bank.
PeopleCert's official training materials are provided electronically.
Examination
The exam fee is included in the course cost, and participants will receive an exam voucher code valid for 12 months.
Participants will get detailed instructions on how to book and access their exam after completing the course. Upon passing the exam, the PRINCE2® Foundation Certificate will be issued by PeopleCert on behalf of AXELOS.
The exam format:
- 60 minutes
- 60 multiple-choice questions
- Closed book exam
Recommended reading
Managing Successful Projects with PRINCE2®, 7th Edition published by AXELOS.
View PRINCE2® Project Management Foundation Course detailsWaitlistJoin the waiting list to be notified when a new class becomes available.Join the waiting listThis course offers an in-depth view of project scoping, from the original business case to the final realisation of project benefits. You will learn to work collaboratively to develop the suite of deliverables required to monitor and control your project scope.
This course aims to provide a structured approach to the effective initiation and scoping of a project. You will develop your knowledge and skills to set up your projects for success in the initiation and planning phases.
By the end of this course, you should be able to:
- analyse a business case and benefits as inputs to the project scope
- develop a project charter, including definition of benefits, objectives, success measures and deliverables
- identify stakeholders to define a project scope
- meaningfully engage with stakeholders to define fitness for purpose and develop requirements in a quality plan
- develop a WBS, scope statement, requirements traceability matrix, configuration management
- ensure requirements are in the statement of work and through appropriate procurement strategies
- apply integrated change control methods to control or change scope after project commencement
- describe the role of projects in supporting benefits realisation at a program, portfolio and organisational level.
Strategy & business benefits
- Context and business benefits or outcomes
Initiating a project
- Preparing the project scope statement
- Aligning scope with strategy and benefits
- Identifying and engaging stakeholders
Develop scope & requirements
- Scoping terminology and approaches to scoping
- Developing a work breakdown structure
- Developing requirements, including traceability matrix and configuration management
- Delivering on requirements using a quality plan
- Developing a procurement plan that will deliver on desired scope
Controlling changes to scope
- Integrated change control approaches
- New and experienced Project Managers
- 'Accidental' Project Managers
- Team members and subject matter experts involved in projects
- Anyone interested in working on projects
- Current and aspiring business leaders
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Before the Course
Please complete the Communication and Learning Styles Questionnaire using the PDF document below.
Communication and Learning Styles Questionnaire
Please note, the results from this questionnaire are important to parts of the course and must be completed prior to completion of the Forming and leading teams component of this course.
This one-day course focuses on experiential learning. Content is broken into 10-15 minute blocks and immediately followed by group activities where the theory is put into action.
A range of interactive methods will be used including:
- storytelling and the use of professional examples to exhibit the concepts
- self-reflection and group discussions
- case studies where the concepts are actively applied
- individual and team activities and presentations
- suggested readings for after the training.
You will receive:
- online course materials (using Dropbox) with case study activities and sample templates for your toolkit
- a Statement of Completion.
WaitlistJoin the waiting list to be notified when a new class becomes available.Join the waiting listThis masterclass introduces participants to the foundational principles, tools and behaviours required to successfully initiate, plan, deliver, monitor and close projects of varying size and complexity.
Drawing on contemporary project management practices, including the newly released PMBOK® Edition 8 Guide and the use of artificial intelligence in project management, the course blends technical skills, stakeholder engagement, leadership capability and risk-based thinking to help participants confidently manage work in dynamic organisational environments.
Over a six-week period, you will explore the core performance areas of governance, scope, schedule, finance, resources, stakeholders and risk through real examples, templates and exercises. The course adopts a structured project lifecycle approach, integrates agile concepts without over-emphasising methodology, and provides practical tools for applying project management immediately in the workplace.
The course is designed for professionals who are responsible for leading or contributing to projects and who wish to increase their capability, build confidence and contribute more effectively within their organisation.
The aim of this course is to provide participants with the knowledge, skills and confidence to plan, execute, monitor and close projects using modern project management approaches. By applying the wide range of tools and techniques presented in this course, you will be able to add value to your team and better contribute to the strategic objectives of your organisation.
By the end of this course, you should be able to:
- explain key project management terms and concepts, including project lifecycles, focus areas and performance domains
- initiate and plan a project using structured tools such as charters, scope statements, WBSs, schedules and budgets
- identify and engage stakeholders effectively and develop appropriate communications
- develop a project schedule, determine dependencies and identify the critical path
- apply estimation, budgeting, financial planning and earned value concepts appropriate to project needs
- build and lead a project team and apply leadership approaches appropriate to project context
- identify, analyse and manage project risks using a structured approach
- use tools and templates to support scoping, scheduling, budgeting and risk management
- monitor and control scope, schedule, costs, quality and risk throughout the project
- close a project effectively, including conducting lessons learned and post-implementation reviews
- demonstrate confidence in leading small to medium projects using a structured and repeatable approach.
The course will cover the following 6 modules over consecutive weeks:
Module 1: Introduction to project management
- Definition and characteristics of a project
- The project environment (portfolios, programs, projects and BAU)
- Understanding project management and how it drives organisational success
- Principles of project management and value-based delivery
- Strategic alignment and benefits orientation
- Project lifecycles and delivery approaches (traditional, hybrid, agile)
- Governance, oversight and decision-making
- Governance processes across the project focus areas
- Project management roles and responsibilities
- Using AI to support project planning, reporting and analysis
Module 2: Scope and stakeholders
- Identifying stakeholders and analysing influence, interest and expectations
- Defining scope: requirements, deliverables and boundaries
- Eliciting and analysing stakeholder needs
- Developing the project scope statement and acceptance criteria
- Creating the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and scope structure
- Planning stakeholder engagement and communications strategies
- Monitoring and controlling scope; avoiding scope creep
- Monitoring stakeholder engagement and communications
- Applying integrated change control for scope changes
Module 3: Schedule
- Planning schedule management
- Developing the project schedule using sequencing, dependencies and milestones
- Creating network diagrams and identifying the critical path
- Applying estimation techniques (expert judgement, three-point, bottom-up etc.)
- Understanding and managing schedule constraints and assumptions
- Monitoring and controlling schedule performance
- Introduction to scheduling tools and visualisation (Gantt, Kanban, digital tools)
Module 4: Finance
- Planning financial management for the project
- Estimating costs and developing the project budget
- Understanding cost baselines, contingencies and reserves
- Monitoring and controlling financial performance
- Introduction to earned value concepts and performance curves
Module 5: Resources and project leadership
- Planning and acquiring project resources
- Estimating resource needs and balancing competing demands
- Leading project teams and promoting psychological safety
- Applying leadership styles appropriate to project phase and context
- Building high-performing teams and fostering collaboration
- Communication, influencing and negotiation skills
- Managing team performance and addressing issues early
Module 6: Risk
- Planning risk management
- Identifying, categorising and prioritising risks
- Qualitative and quantitative risk analysis techniques
- Developing and implementing risk responses
- Monitoring risks throughout the project lifecycle
- Activities required to evaluate and close a project
This course is suitable for professionals who contribute to or lead projects in government, corporate, not-for-profit or community environments. This includes emerging project managers, subject-matter experts, team leaders and professionals seeking to expand their project management capability.
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Delivery mode
This course will be delivered over 6 consecutive weeks, comprising:
- 6 x self-paced online modules
- 4 x 90-minute live facilitated group sessions held online via the platform Zoom.
The self-paced modules will be released weekly, and you should allow around 3 hours per week to complete them. The 90-minute online group sessions will solidify the knowledge attained in the self-paced modules and will be held in weeks 1, 2, 4 and 6. Attendance is essential to meet the course learning outcomes.
To be delivered across a range of methods including:
- self-paced learning modules
- mandatory online live interactive sessions via Zoom
- group discussions
- practical exercises using a choice of case studies
- quizzes, interactive activities and downloadable templates
- links to further reading via references, videos and podcasts.
This course is managed through the Learning Management System, Canvas. Once enrolled, you will be provided with login details and will have access to Canvas for 3 months after the conclusion of the course.
Organisational training
For groups of 6 or more, courses can be delivered to your team with the option to tailor content.
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