Project Coordination Skills for Administrators
Learn the five stages of project management and how you can implement them as a project coordinator.

Course overview
This introductory course is uniquely designed for beginner and intermediate administrators who coordinate projects and would like to complement their practical experience with knowledge of project management theory. It will cover the five stages of project management including the initiation phase, successful planning, organising and controlling, implementation, and proper evaluation and briefing at project end.
This is an interactive and practical course.
Also check out Project Management Fundamentals and Practical Project Management.
What you'll learn
- Understand the role of the Project Coordinator.
- Identify project management principles (Project definition, Stages of a project, Project criteria, and Project definition form).
- Plan and organise the project via proven methods and templates.
- Recognise and identify ways to control aspects of a project, such as quality, budgets, meetings, people, and risk.
- Understand the type of documentation required to be kept by the Project Coordinator.
- Evaluate, review and close the project to capture key learning points.
Course modules
- The Project Coordinator Role
- Project Management Principles
- Planning and Organising a Project
- Project Control Skills (quality, budgets, meetings, people and risks)
- Documentation
- Evaluation and Review
Further Information
Format
This course is delivered as a full-day in-person workshop at our Wellington venue. It includes a mix of facilitator-led sessions, small-group exercises, and whole-group discussion. Group size is limited to 16 participants to ensure meaningful interaction and personal feedback. Morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea are provided to support networking and collaboration.
What You'll Receive
You will receive a digital certificate of attendance and a Wellington Uni-Professional digital badge. These include the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours completed, making them suitable for recognition by professional organisations and employers.