NZCS are proud to announce the first of a new half-day Seminar Series in Christchurch. These will cover a broad range of IT-related areas.

Introduction to Project Management

Duration: 1/2 Day

This half-day course is an introduction to project management which addresses the basics of project management and its terminology and methods - perfect for anyone managing small projects already or looking to move into project management.

Book Early - numbers are very limited

Objectives

At the end of the course delegates will be able to:

• Understand the basics of project management
• Understand project management terminology
• Be able to apply a framework for effective management of small projects, without the overhead of a formal project management method

Target Audience

• Managers and IT Professionals who have been asked to manage a small project for the first time
• Clients and other stakeholders who have a role in ensuring small projects proceed smoothly to a successful completion
• Senior Managers who will be governing small projects

Approach

You'll be led, not lectured, through real world examples from the real-world experience your trainer brings. You'll learn concepts and techniques applicable to any type of small project.  We will provide you with simple tools and techniques to get you off to a flying start.

Course Content

The course covers the following: 

• The nature of project management
• The role of the project sponsor
• Risk and Issue management
• Quality management
• Stakeholders
• Benefits
• Procurement
• Project planning
• Project justification
• The Planning Phase
• The Delivery Phase
• The Harvest Phase

Your Trainer

Wellington-based Paul Sutton operates Project Results bringing hands on experience as a Technology Professional, Project Management Trainer, Coach and Practitioner.  Paul has a Bachelor of Science from the University of Canterbury in Computer Science and Operations Research.

Along with being a Full Member of the New Zealand Computer Society he currently holds PMP^® and MSP^TM Practitioner certifications.  He is also a Gateway Reviewer and an Accredited PRINCE2^TM Trainer.

The Course

Goal Professional Services provides expert project management consultancy and courseware across Australasia.  Goal offers a wider range of course options and with a huge range of experience you can be sure you will be given best practice knowledge.

Registration Details:

You can register for this event via Credit Card online now by using the link below, or alternatively call 0800 252 255 with your Credit Card details.

NZCS Corporate Partners and approved organisations can opt to pay by invoice by calling 0800 252 255 or emailing attendee and business details through to registrations@nzcs.org.nz. Credit criteria and other conditions apply.