UCL Human Resources -

Professional Development Programme

Advanced Project Management

Participants: For those with some experience of managing projects. Participants should have the level of knowledge that would be gained from attendance on the Introduction to Project Management course

Overview:
To provide a wider perspective for those with some experience of managing projects and to build upon the skills learned in the Introduction to Project Management course. The course will look at factors around the project that will influence its approach and outcome, and factors within the project that will benefit from enhanced analysis and control.

Anticipated learning outcomes:

This session will:

discuss the 7S framework for projects
look at models of different types of projects and help you to understand how different approaches to project management should be taken according to the type of project
improve your approach to estimating the various factors and parameters within a project
help you understand the roles stakeholders play in projects and discuss approaches to stakeholder identification and management
help you to look at how the use of breakdown structures can help organise and focus your project work.
examine the role of effective leadership in successful project delivery

UCL management competencies addressed:

Manages project and other workloads to meet timescales, budgets and deliverables
Manages relationships with sponsors/funding bodies/collaborators/other faculties or other teams to deliver results
Understands risk culture, including the taking of opportunities while managing risk. Puts measures in place to identify, manage and minimise risks (e.g. financial, business continuity, health and safety)

Preparation: None required, however to help you prepare for your attendance you may want to look at the Desktop Learning topics listed below.

Related resources:
Desktop Learning topics:

Project Management

Date, time and venue: 1 day workshop

Facilitator: Ian Skerritt, Redington Consultancy About the facilitator...

Cost:

Free for all staff on the UCL payroll
£160 for UCL Affiliated/Higher Education Institutions/Charities
£400 for External Applicants

How to book: Booking Form

OSD Course Contact: Reshma Bhuruth