Project Management Fundamentals

An introduction to professional Project Management best practice based on the PMBOK® Guide

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Description

Enhance your PM skills for better project results

Bullet point  An introduction to professional Project Management best practice - perfect for anyone who is new to the profession, who works in and around projects, or needs a refresher on current best practice in the industry.

Bullet point  Designed for new and emerging Project Managers and Team Members - to familiarise business professionals with project management knowledge and skills for both technical and administrative projects.

Bullet point  Learn the important aspects that all Project Managers should know - Largely based on the contents of The Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) - an international standard of best practices of project management.

Course outcomes

Enhance your project management planning, delivery, scheduling, controlling, customer service, interface knowledge, techniques, and skills.

  • Increase capability through the application of people leadership skills to projects

  • Understand the foundational concepts of Project Management and the project lifecycle by following an Industry framework

  • Increase efficiency determining goals, objectives, and requirements of a project

  • Implement and maintain project baselines through effective Scope, Time, and Cost management

  • Determine appropriate Quality and Risk Management practices and engage in and manage contracts

  • Establish guidelines for successful closeouts

Download our Project Management Fundamentals Brochure here

What's included in the course

Classroom: 14 hours/ 2 days of classroom training. Virtual: 10.5 hours interactive virtual live online classroom training

  • In class exercises to apply concepts to real world projects and to verify understanding of concepts
  • Downloadable course material including course slides

  • Attendance certificate (14 PDU’s)

  • Over 30 FREE Project Management Templates

  • Student workbook

  • Catering (classroom-based courses only)

 

Course Content:

Day One

  • Foundations of Projects
  • Project Roles & responsibilities
  • The Project Lifecycle:
    • Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring and Controlling, Project Closeout 
  • Scope Management
  • Schedule Management

 

Day Two

  • Cost Management
  • Quality Management
  • Risk Management
  • Resource Management
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • People & Leadership
  • Change Management
  • Conflict Management
Prerequisites

No formal prerequisites, although a familiarity with a project environment would be beneficial.

Why Train with Millpond

Millpond has been supporting project managers across Asia-Pacific to develop their Project Management skills since 2008. Having trained thousands from a wide range of industries, Millpond has the right tools to help you.

Our courses are small and interactive, delegates get an opportunity to immerse themselves in the learning environment and to network at the same time.

Our highly skilled trainers will cover everything you need to know so that you have a better understanding of the Fundamentals of Project Management.

 

New Zealand Regional Business Partner Network Management Capability Development Funding

This course is registered with the Regional Business Partner Network Management Capability Development Funding programme. 
Your business may qualify for a voucher to help pay up to 50% for attendance at the course (excludes exam fees) of the owner(s) and key managers. For more information on whether your business is eligible speak to your local Regional Business Partner before registering for this course.

Upcoming Dates

Tues and Wed, 9AM - 4:30PM

Workshop

Auckland

Session information

Sessions

Session 1
Jun 18, 2024
1 day
    Session 2
    Jun 19, 2024
    1 day
      • $1,599.00 excl. GST
      Discount

      4 afternoons Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri 1PM - 4:30PM, Auckland Time

      Workshop

      Virtual and Online

      Session information

      Sessions

      Session 1
      Aug 6, 2024
      3 hours, 30 minutes
        Session 2
        Aug 7, 2024
        3 hours, 30 minutes
          Session 3
          Aug 8, 2024
          3 hours, 30 minutes
            Session 4
            Aug 9, 2024
            3 hours, 30 minutes
              • Early bird 8% discount $1,471.08 excl. GST
              • $1,599.00 excl. GST
              Discount

              Tues and Wed, 9AM - 4:30PM

              Workshop

              Christchurch

              Session information

              Sessions

              Session 1
              Oct 29, 2024
              1 day
                Session 2
                Oct 30, 2024
                1 day
                  • Early bird 8% discount $1,471.08 excl. GST
                  • $1,599.00 excl. GST

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