Project Management with Focus on Best Practices

Content

In this project management course for junior and middle PMs, participants will be comprehensively trained in the most important best practices of project management.

The course provides improved planning skills by teaching proven methods for goal setting, resource planning, and time management. Additionally, effective communication strategies are developed to ensure clear and precise interactions with stakeholders, team members, and clients.

A focus is placed on risk management, where participants learn to identify, analyze and mitigate risks. Methods to ensure the quality of project outcomes and to meet customer requirements are covered as parts of quality management.

Furthermore, the course includes techniques for team leadership and motivation to promote high productivity and engagement within project teams. Strategies for the quick and effective resolution of problems and conflicts are taught, as well as skills for creating precise and useful reports and project documentation.

Another key aspect is stakeholder management, which includes techniques for identifying and managing stakeholder expectations as well as maintaining good relationships. Finally, participants learn how to complete projects on time and meet deadlines to ensure successful time management.

This course provides a comprehensive foundation for the successful execution and management of projects.

Benefits

This Project Management course with a focus on Best Practices aims to provide participants with greater confidence in the following key areas:

Improved Planning Skills: Learn proven methods for project planning, including goal setting, resource planning and time management.
Time Management: Learn how to complete projects on time and meet deadlines.
Quality Management: Methods to ensure the quality of project outcomes and meet customer requirements.
Effective Communication: Develop skills for clear and precise communication with stakeholders, team members and clients.
Stakeholder Management: Techniques for identifying and managing stakeholder expectations and maintaining good relationships.
Team Leadership and Motivation: Techniques for leading and motivating project teams to ensure high productivity and engagement.
Problem and Conflict Resolution: Strategies for the quick and effective resolution of problems and conflicts within the project.
Risk Management: Knowledge of identifying, analyzing and mitigating risks in projects.
Reporting and Documentation: Skills for creating precise and useful reports and project documentation.

Course Outline

Planning, Time and Quality Management

In the first part of the course, participants learn to plan projects effectively, utilize resources optimally and set realistic goals. They learn how to use time and team resources efficiently to meet deadlines and milestones. The course also covers methods to ensure and improve project quality, including practical tools like Gantt charts and quality control checklists, all within the context of the IT project lifecycle.

Communication, Problem Solving and Motivation

The second part focuses on communication, team leadership and motivation. Participants learn to communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders, avoid misunderstandings and resolve conflicts. Techniques for team leadership and motivation are presented to promote productivity and engagement. Practical exercises help to deepen these skills.

Risk Management

This part of the course deals with the identification, analysis and evaluation of risks in IT projects. Participants learn to develop and implement risk mitigation strategies. Practical methods and exercises prepare them to proactively manage risks in their projects and ensure project success.

Reporting and Documentation

In the final part of the course, participants learn to create precise reports and comprehensive project documentation. Various templates and examples help them apply what they have learned to their IT projects.

Project Manager with a Focus on Best Practices Outcomes

Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to manage IT projects more efficiently. They can plan and execute projects in a structured manner, communicate clearly, resolve conflicts and identify and mitigate risks early. Additionally, they will be able to create transparent reports and documentation. These skills help them complete projects on time, within budget and with high quality.

Further Information

Who Can Attend the Project Management with Focus on Best Practices Course?

Participants of the course should have basic PM knowledge and some first project experience.
The course is primarily aimed at:

Anyone who wants to work in the role of IT Project Manager in the future
IT Project Managers who want to improve their knowledge and skills
Members of IT project teams who are interested in PM activities

Maximum number of participants: 10
Minimum number of participants: 3

Prerequisites

Technological requirements and recommended setup for the online course:

Computer with a current operating system and an up-to-date browser (Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, or Safari)
Standard internet access
Speakers and microphone or a suitable headset
Webcam