This course will introduce you to the absolute fundamentals of Project Management.
This course will introduce you to the absolute fundamentals of Project Management.
You will learn what Project Management is and the eight steps of making a project successful. Then we’ll cover the four stages of a project:
Does your project have a firm foundation from Day 1? What are the ten things you need to build into your project plan? Are you really in control of your project? What are the essential disciplines for closing your project?
Finally, we will close with explanations of core project management concepts.
Business Trainer, Author and Speaker
Dr Mike Clayton is a business trainer, author and speaker. Since 2002, he has been helping professionals, managers and leaders to excel in their roles with management, leadership, and personal effectiveness training. Mike has written over a dozen books for major publishers like Wiley, Macmillan and Pearson, including: Powerhouse, How to Manage a Great Project, How to Speak so People Listen, Brilliant Time Management, and The Influence Agenda. Mike's professional background is 12 years as a project management professional with the London office of international management consultancy Deloitte. Prior to that, Mike had an academic career in Physics, working at the world renowned Schuster Laboratory of the University of Manchester.
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