Program Overview

Foundations of Project Management

Unlocking potential within your business

Our Foundations of Project Management Course is specifically designed to support emerging and established junior managers with their understanding of the essential tools needed to deliver successful project outcomes for your business. Enhance your workforce's capabilities, drive organisational effectiveness and invest in your employees and their growth potential by exploring how PM skills and frameworks can support the growth of your business.

Undoubtedly, robust project management improves the chances for success, drives cost-saving, and risk reduction. High-performing organisations with proven PM practices in place have met their original goals 2.5 times more often (89% vs. 34%) than their competitors.

Projects and project management are a key driver of economic growth and fiscal stability in the UK. These are both central to the transition towards a more sustainable society.

This is a multi-week course - all attendance dates will be listed shortly.

Course aim

Delegates will leave the programme with a structured understanding of project management principles and their application in real world scenarios

Why choose our course?

• Learn techniques to manage real-world challenges
• Boost your career by highlighting your commitment to professional growth
• Flexible and comprehensive format
• Expert-led training from seasoned Higher Education and industry professionals
• Opportunities to connect with other businesses in the area

Who should attend this course?

• Aspiring Managers: Those ready to take their first step into a project management role.
• Managers: Professionals looking to refine and elevate their project management skills.
• Entrepreneurs: Business owners seeking to build and manage high-performing organisations.
• Team Leaders: Individuals overseeing projects or small teams who want to maximise their impact.

What will I study?

Learning outcomes

• Identify and understand the basic skills required to successfully identify and manage a project
• Develop foundation knowledge required for scoping, progressing and delivering a successful project
• Opportunity to critically evaluate project outcomes and understand the trade-offs, conflicts and tensions you will encounter.

Topics covered are aligned to Apprenticeship Standard ST0310: Associate Project Manager (Level 4) and include:

• Defining a project, objectives, and requirements
• Applying project management tools and techniques
• Managing stakeholders and building relationships
• Leading through ambiguity by being flexible, collaborative and professional

Course structure

In person sessions:

• Kickstarting learning
• Consolidating knowledge, developing skills (includes live simulation event)
• Assessing what we know and applying to our business, followed by an awards event

Online sessions:

• Accessed with trainer in real time – development of learning ePortfolio supported by post training exercises and reading (text book supplied)