Managing Workplace Projects

This course aims to enable the practicing and potential first line manager to manage workplace projects.

Overview

Duration

Typically 4 to 10+ hours of Online or Classroom Based Training.

The module delivery is tailored to suit the companies needs.

Location

Online via Microsoft Teams/Zoom

location of participating company's

choosing.

Prior Knowledge

While no prior knowledge is required, the course is aimed at those who are currently working and who are managers or aspiring managers.

Certification

ILM (Institute of Leadership and Management) Certificate

Cost

This course is fully funded to those currently in employment under the Skills To Advance initiative.

Skills to Advance Initiative

This course is only available to those currently in employment and fully funded under the Skills to Advance initiative.

Skills to Advance is a national initiative that provides upskilling and reskilling opportunities to employees in jobs undergoing change and to those currently employed in vulnerable sectors. Skills to Advance aims to equip employees with the skills they need to progress in their current role or to adapt to the changing job market. Working closely with small and medium-sized enterprises, Skills to Advance helps employers identify skills needs and invest in their workforce by providing subsidised education and training to staff.

Expression of Interest

We currently don't have this course scheduled, but if you are interested in undertaking this course, please complete the form below and a member of our Recruitment Team will be in contact to discuss your needs. Please note this course is only for those currently in employment.

Institute of Leadership & Management

Managers

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Module Content

Know how to manage a simple workplace project

Identify a simple workplace project
Use a simple tool for determining the financial viability of the project
Produce a project plan using an appropriate project planning technique
Set objectives and targets/milestones to monitor performance and review plans within the project
Use a project evaluation technique to evaluate the project

Understand the financial and nonfinancial implications of a workplace project

List areas where net savings can be achieved as a result of the workplace project
Identify wider non-financial implications that can result from the workplace project

Indicative Content

Part 1:

Basic project design principles
Simple tools for financial appraisal of projects
Project planning techniques (Gantt charts, Flow charts, Network planning)
Use of objectives and targets/milestones to monitor performance and review plans
Project evaluation and review techniques

Part 2:

Non-financial costs and benefits of change (social, environmental, human elements)

Suite of ILM Programmes on offer by KWETB

Companies That Have Benefited From Training