Effective Project Management for Small Projects
About This Course
Step up your project management game with our WSQ Effective Project Management for Small Projects course. Designed to focus on the unique challenges and constraints of smaller projects, this course covers vital aspects such as planning, budgeting, and time management. You'll learn how to set clear objectives, allocate resources wisely, and use project management tools to monitor progress. By the end of the course, you will possess the skills to lead small projects to successful completion, on time and within budget.
Navigate the complexities of small project management with an arsenal of practical techniques and best practices. Our course delves into risk assessment, stakeholder communication, and agile methodologies tailored for smaller-scale projects. Whether you're a team leader, business owner, or an aspiring project manager, this course equips you with the knowledge and skills to improve project outcomes, streamline processes, and enhance team collaboration, making you an invaluable asset to your organization.
What You'll Learn
- develop project scope and team to initiate the facilitation of a small project
- develop a project plan based on the project scope.
- utilise appropriate methods and tools to track and drive a project
- identify and manage project risks
- collaborate with project stakeholders
- deploy resources for the project
- track project deliverables and correct misalignment
Course Outline:
Topic 1 Initiation of a Project
Definition of a Small Project
Role of the Project Manager
Develop Project Scope and Objectives
Facilitate Project Kick-off Meeting
Topic 2 Develop a Project Plan
Overview of Project Planning
Develop Work Breakdown Structure from Objectives
Develop Gantt Chart for Schedule, Resource and Scope
Topic 3 Apply Methods and Tools to Drive a Project
Track Tasks with Charts & Metrics
Problem Solving with Root Cause Analysis
Apply Potential Outcomes Analysis Tools
Topic 4 Project Risk Management
Risk Identification
Develop Contingency Plans
Apply Risk Mitigation Techniques
Topic 5 Engage Stakeholders
Identify Stakeholders
RACI Matrix
Engage with Internal and External Stakeholders
Topic 6 Deploy Resources Effectively
Estimate Costs Techniques
Human Resource Deployment, Leveling and Smoothing
Topic 7 Track Project Deliverables and Correct Misalignments
Track Scope and Deliverables Creep
Monitor Schedule, Costs, Resource
Apply Corrective and Preventive Actions
Entry Requirements
Knowledge and Skills
• Able to operate computer functions with minimum Computer Literacy Level 2 based on ICAS Computer Skills Assessment Framework
• Minimum 3 GCE ‘O’ Levels Passes including English or WPL Level 5 (Average of Reading, Listening, Speaking & Writing Scores)
Attitude
• Positive Learning Attitude
• Enthusiastic Learner
Experience
• Minimum of 1 year of working experience.
• Minimum 18 years old