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Project management compact: Understanding the basics - mastering projects

Course description:

This practical course teaches the key principles and tools of modern project management.

Using realistic examples, easy-to-understand summaries and practical ideas for application, this course lays a solid foundation for implementing your own projects efficiently and successfully.

The content is suitable for both beginners and those with some experience who wish to take on project responsibility or systematically develop their skills.

Course objectives:

By the end of the course, participants should:

  • be able to reliably identify the key characteristics and stages of a project

  • formulate and review clear objectives using the SMART method

  • plan a project holistically, taking into account time, resources, quality and risks

  • Understanding and prioritising conflicting objectives using the Magic Triangle

  • Engage with and communicate effectively with stakeholders

  • Ensure transparency in project responsibility and the allocation of roles

  • apply agile principles to enhance flexibility and adaptability

  • identify, assess and manage typical risks

  • Establish communication channels that promote collaboration and transparency

  • Putting tools such as the project structure plan, Gantt chart and RACI matrix into practice

Learning progress & skills acquired after the course:

Upon successful completion, learners will be able to:

Area of expertise Acquired ability
Goal setting & planning Setting SMART objectives, visually mapping the project structure
Analysis & Structuring Divide the project into phases, analyse stakeholders
Implementation & Management Coordinate resources, clarify roles, apply agile methods
Communication & Leadership Share transparent information, incorporate feedback
Risk assessment Identify risks at an early stage and develop countermeasures

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Course contents

From start to finish – What is a project & its typical phases
What does that mean? Projects are divided into clearly defined phases, usually: initiation, planning, execution and closure. These phases help to manage the project systematically.

  • Project definition – What defines a project?
  • Project phases
  • Important to know

Focus on goals & staying on course
What does this mean? Goals give the project a clear direction. Without defined goals, nobody knows where the journey is headed. The SMART method helps to formulate goals precisely: S - Specific M - Measurable A - Attractive R - Realistic T - Time-bound

Walking a tightrope in the magic triangle
Balancing goals, time and budget

Getting stakeholders on board – stakeholder management & communication

Toolbox – putting classic project management tools to practical use (PSP, Gantt, RACI & more)

Course contents

  • Setting SMART objectives, visually mapping the project structure
  • Divide the project into phases, analyse stakeholders
  • Coordinate resources, clarify roles, apply agile methods
  • Share transparent information, incorporate feedback
  • Identify risks at an early stage and develop countermeasures

Course syllabus

From start to finish – What is a project & its typical phases
What does that mean? Projects are divided into clearly defined phases, usually: initiation, planning, execution and closure. These phases help to manage the project systematically.

  • Project definition – What defines a project?
  • Project phases
  • Important to know

Focus on goals & staying on course
What does this mean? Goals give the project a clear direction. Without defined goals, nobody knows where the journey is headed. The SMART method helps to formulate goals precisely: S - Specific M - Measurable A - Attractive R - Realistic T - Time-bound

Walking a tightrope in the magic triangle
Balancing goals, time and budget

Getting stakeholders on board – stakeholder management & communication

Toolbox – putting classic project management tools to practical use (PSP, Gantt, RACI & more)

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