Project Management Training
So what is Project Management ?
Project management is the discipline of planning, organising, and managing resources to bring about the successful completion of specific project goals and objectives. A project is a temporary endeavor, having a defined beginning and end, undertaken to meet unique goals and objectives, and usually to bring about beneficial change or added value. The primary challenge of project management is to achieve all of the project goals and objectives while honoring the preconceived project constraints. Typical constraints are scope, time, and budget. Projects fail, over run, and can be complex animals, so there will always be need for project management training, be it basic Fundamentals, qualifications such as PRINCE2, or tools such as Microsoft Project.
Who is Project Management training for ?
Project Managers, Programme Managers, Administrators, Project Team Members, Project Boards
Why are we experts in Project Management training ?
Pentland are skilled at combining several topics into one effective course. Previous clients have had combined project management courses that cover elements of Project Planning, PRINCE2, and Microsoft Project to suit their exact needs.
The majority of our courses use Case Studies throughout the sessions in order to bring the topic to life. This approach, combined with plenty of practical group and individual work keeps attendees focused and engaged throughout the duration of the training.
All of Pentland's tutors have hands-on experience in a project management environment and are therefore able to pass on hints and tips taken from their years of experience - not something that is covered in a training manual!
Project Management Training the Pentland Way
- We have standard courses to choose from
- We tailor courses to suit your needs (which doesn't necessarily cost extra)
- We can create courses from scratch
The Pentland Way puts customers needs at the heart of our business.
Example Tailored Course
This example course outline was developed for TD Waterhouse.
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Example Standard Course Outlines
This is a small selection of our most popular course outlines. Think of them as your starter-for-ten as we tailor each course to the clients individual requirements.
Project Management Fundamentals
A three-day workshop involving case studies and group exercises to develop expertise in project management. Delegates will develop an effective plan in a structured manner commencing with a clearly defined terms of reference. The Case Studies will allow learning theory to be put into practice over the course duration.
Microsoft Project
At Pentland we refer to this course as "not just training in another Microsoft product". The course will enable you to understand project management fundamentals and how they apply to Microsoft Project. As the presenter is an experienced project manager, time is spent on the application of the tool in a working environment.
PRINCE2™ 2009 Foundation and Practitioner
This five-day accredited course provides participants with a thorough grounding in PRINCE2:2009®, and a recognised qualification after passing the exams.
Running Projects under PRINCE2™
The course is intended to provide a good grounding in the overriding principles applying to the PRINCE 2 methodology as well as a detailed appreciation of the way in which PRINCE 2 Components, Procedures and Techniques interact to provide a supportive environment to develop projects within
Project Team Management Skills
To understand the importance of people in a project environment, to be able to determine personal strengths and weaknesses, to develop better skills at handling others, to be able to work with and motivate others in a team environment.
