Project Management Essentials

4.6 out of 5 rating Last updated 10/07/2025   English

Available as Instructor Led Training, Live Online & In Person at your Offices or Ours.

Course Contents

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Duration

1 Days

6 CPD hours

Overview

  • At the end of this project management training course, participants will be able to:
  • Describe the importance of effective project management
  • Explain the role of a project manager
  • Explain how to initiate, deploy and close a project
  • Describe how to use a toolkit of project management tools and techniques

Description

  • New or aspiring project managers who need a solid foundation in project processes and tools
  • Team leads or coordinators responsible for small- to medium-sized projects
  • Anyone seeking to standardise their approach to planning, risk management, and stakeholder communication

Getting Started with Project Management
  • Define Project Management Basics
  • Identify Influencing Factors
  • Define Project Management Certifications
Launching Projects
  • How Organizations Choose the Right Project
  • Identify Project Stakeholders and Their Expectations
  • Authorize a Project
  • Identify the Project Scope
Estimating Project Work
  • Develop a WBS
  • Identify the Relationships Between Work Packages
  • Identify Resources
  • Estimate Time
Creating a Project Schedule
  • Develop a Project Schedule
  • Create a Schedule Baseline
Planning Project Costs
  • Establish Project Costs
  • Establish the Cost Baseline
  • Reconcile Funding and Costs
Planning for Risk
  • Create a Risk Management Plan
    Identify Risks and Their Causes
    Analyze Risks
    Develop a Risk Response Plan
Planning for Quality and Compliance
  • Deliver the Desired Project Results
  • Verify Compliance Requirements
Managing the Project Team
  • Plan Your Project Team
  • Assemble the Team
  • Develop the Team
  • Manage the Team
Managing Project Procurements
  • Plan for Project Procurements
  • Obtain Responses from Vendors
  • Select the Right Vendor
  • Manage Vendors and Procurements
Managing Change During Project Execution
  • Prepare for Project Execution
  • Manage Project Changes
  • Monitor the Project Scope
Monitoring and Controlling Project Schedule and Cost
  • Monitor and Control the Project Schedule
  • Optimize the Project Schedule
  • Monitor and Control Project Cost
Monitoring and Controlling Risk and Quality
  • Monitor and Control Risks
    Put Quality Plans into Action
    Control Project Quality
Communicating and Reporting
  • Communicate During a Project
  • Distribute Project Information
  • Manage Stakeholder Relationships and Expectations
  • Report on Project Performance
Closing the Project
  • Deliver the Final Product
  • Close Project Procurements
  • Close the Project
Additional course details:

Nexus Humans, Project Management Essentials training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward.

This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts.

Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success.

While we feel this is the best course for the ITS Data Analytics course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you.

Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

FAQ for the Project Management Essentials Course

Available Delivery Options for the Project Management Essentials training.
  • Live Instructor Led Classroom Online (Live Online)
  • Traditional Instructor Led Classroom (TILT/ILT)
  • Delivery at your offices in London or anywhere in the UK
  • Private dedicated course as works for your staff.
How many CPD hours does the Project Management Essentials training provide?

The 1 day. Project Management Essentials training course give you up to 6 CPD hours/structured learning hours. If you need a letter or certificate (Non PeopleCert programs only) in a particular format for your association, organisation or professional body please just ask.

What is the correct audience for the Project Management Essentials training?

  • New or aspiring project managers who need a solid foundation in project processes and tools
  • Team leads or coordinators responsible for small- to medium-sized projects
  • Anyone seeking to standardise their approach to planning, risk management, and stakeholder communication

Do you provide training for the Project Management Essentials.

Yes we provide corporate training, dedicated training and closed classes for the Project Management Essentials. This can take place anywhere in UK including, England, Scotland, Cymru (Wales) or Northern Ireland or live online allowing you to have your teams from across UK or further afield to attend a single training event saving travel and delivery expenses.

What is the duration of the Project Management Essentials program.

The Project Management Essentials training takes place over 1 day(s), with each day lasting approximately 8 hours including small and lunch breaks to ensure that the delegates get the most out of the day.

Why are Nexus Human the best provider for the Project Management Essentials?
Nexus Human are recognised as one of the best training companies as they and their trainers have won and hold many awards and titles including having previously won the Small Firms Best Trainer award, national training partner of the year for UK on multiple occasions, having trainers in the global top 30 instructor awards in 2012, 2019 and 2021. Nexus Human has also been nominated for the Tech Excellence awards multiple times. Learning Performance institute (LPI) external training provider sponsor 2024.
Is there a discount code for the Project Management Essentials training.

Yes, the discount code PENPAL5 is currently available for the Project Management Essentials training. Other discount codes may also be available but only one discount code or special offer can be used for each booking. This discount code is available for companies and individuals.

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Training Insurance Included!

When you organise training, we understand that there is a risk that some people may fall ill, become unavailable. To mitigate the risk we include training insurance for each delegate enrolled on our public schedule, they are welcome to sit on the same Public class within 6 months at no charge, if the case arises.

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