| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2025-05-22 | - |
| 2025-07-31 | - |
| 2025-10-01 | - |
| 2026-01-15 | - |
Program Overview
Introduction to Project Management
Overview
This masterclass provides you with the opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of project management approaches and apply project management principles and practices to organisations.
It's aimed at individuals from private, public, and third-sector organisations, business owners, managers, or people from within an organisation who are interested in developing their understanding of project management and wish to increase their project management effectiveness.
The course is designed and delivered by highly qualified practitioners who have experience and expertise in their subject. We have a highly successful track record of tailoring course content to your needs to transform your understanding of the subject, which translates into increased effectiveness and satisfaction in your professional practice.
Course Structure
This masterclass will be interactive, requiring the practical application of project management techniques to build skills and enhance effectiveness. Content will be focused on your requirements, covering a range of topics.
There is no formal accreditation or assessment but you'll be asked to reflect on your experience, providing evidence of the impact of the course with a consideration of how this might inform your future development.
The masterclass is normally delivered at St Peter's Campus, Sunderland, but for closed and bespoke cohorts, the course can be delivered at your workplace.
Course Content
- The role of good communication
- Why do we need this project?
- How do we build the specification? SQCDP, mind map, brainstorm, wants, musts
- Assessing the risks
- Project scope
- Project variables: time, cost, quality, scope, risk
- Establishing the team. What makes the right team? The significance of experience, expertise, operators, Wild Cards, customers
- Team exercise
- Timing plan: Gantt chart process, critical path analysis, criteria analysis
- Effective meetings: timing, attendance, milestones
- Review and reflection
Entry Requirements
We don’t currently display entry requirements for Ireland. Please contact the Student Admin team for more information.
To be eligible to receive this course fully funded, you must be employed by a Sunderland-based business. If you are self-funding, your suitability will be assessed by an academic on completion of the application form.
Fees and Finance
The fee for this course is £125.
You may be eligible to receive this course fully funded through the UKSPF Sunderland Skills and Inclusion Programme.
To be eligible for this funding, you must be employed by a Sunderland-based company, excluding the public sector.
Related Courses
- Authentic Leadership
- Coaching for Leaders
- Introduction to Leadership
Upcoming Start Dates
- 31 Jul 25
- 2 Oct 25
- 15 Jan 26
Duration
- 1 day
- Part-time
Course Code
- CID1549
University of Sunderland
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