Practical Project Management
Gain the practical skills, tools, and confidence to manage projects effectively from planning through to delivery.
Course overview
Practical Project Management is a two-day course designed to build confidence and capability in managing projects from start to finish. Ideal for aspiring project managers or professionals who already contribute to project teams and looking to formalise their skills, this course explains the project management process and introduces proven tools and techniques for success. Participants will learn how to define project scope, estimate time and cost, develop schedules, manage risks, and engage stakeholders. The learning environment is practical and focused on real application.
Whether managing small internal projects or contributing to larger initiatives, participants will leave equipped to take the lead or add greater value within their teams—armed with a comprehensive toolkit to improve project outcomes.
What you'll learn
- Define project scope clearly to align teams and manage expectations.
- Develop a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) to organise tasks and manage workload.
- Apply cost and time estimating techniques to build realistic project budgets and timelines.
- Prepare a project schedule to guide execution and monitor progress.
- Identify and assess project risks to reduce uncertainty and avoid setbacks.
- Strengthen your ability to communicate with stakeholders to build trust and ensure alignment.
- Improve team collaboration by understanding roles, responsibilities, and development strategies.
Course modules
- An Introduction to the Profession of Project Management: Understand the role of a project manager, key responsibilities, and the importance of effective project management in organisational success.
- Project Selection Techniques: Learn various methods for selecting projects that align with organisational goals and maximise value.
- Project Approval and Closure: Explore the processes for securing project approval, closing projects, and ensuring all deliverables meet agreed-upon criteria.
- Benefits, Management and Realisation: Understand how to identify, manage, and realise the benefits of a project, ensuring value delivery across its lifecycle.
- An Introduction to Agile Ways of Working: Gain an overview of Agile project management, its principles, and how it can be applied to enhance flexibility and responsiveness in projects.
- Scope Definition and the Creation of the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS): Learn how to define project scope and break it down into manageable components using the WBS for clear task allocation and planning.
- Cost and Time Estimating Techniques: Discover techniques to accurately estimate project costs and timelines, ensuring realistic planning and resource allocation.
- Project Budgeting and Earned Value Management (EVM): Master budgeting techniques and use Earned Value Management (EVM) to track project performance and forecast future trends.
- Preparing a Project Schedule: Gain the skills to develop detailed project schedules, manage resources, and set milestones for on-time project delivery.
- Project Risk Management: Learn how to identify, assess, and manage project risks, minimising disruptions and ensuring project success.
- Stakeholder and Communications Management: Develop strategies for identifying stakeholders and creating a communication plan to ensure timely and effective information sharing.
- Team Development and Leadership: Learn how to lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing project team to drive success and meet project goals.
Here's what others are saying
“This course gave a great overview of project management in a way that was easy to understand. I found it extremely helpful. Sean the presenter was engaging and approachable.”
“Absolutely fantastic! Clear, easy to understand, implementable and FUN!!”
“Very useful and practical scan of foundation concepts and approaches to project management. Great to have this from somebody who has an obvious wealth of experience and expertise.”
Upcoming Courses & Delivery Options
15 Jul 2025 | Wellington
Duration: 2 days
$1795
excl. GST
14 Oct 2025 | Wellington
Duration: 2 days
$1795
excl. GST
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