QUALIFICATION AND COURSE CATALOGUE

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1 QUALIFICATION AND COURSE CATALOGUE PROJECT MANAGEMENT (INCL PRINCE2 AND APM)

2 PROJECT MANAGEMENT (INCL PRINCE2 AND APM) Managing Stakeholders Managing Successful Projects PRINCE2 Foundation PRINCE2 Foundation & Practitioner PRINCE2 Practitioner APMP: The APM Project Management Qualification PRINCE2 is packed with information but the trainer helped bring elements to life with practical demonstrations and breakdowns that I could follow and understand. Delegate, PRINCE2

3 Project Management Duration: 1 day Cost: 475 (+VAT) 6 CPD Points MANAGING STAKEHOLDERS Develop effective stakeholder management techniques that will enable you to ensure the success of your projects. Who is it for? Managing stakeholder expectations is a crucial part of project management, as effectively managing the needs of all interested parties is vital. This project management course is for individuals who manage large or complex projects and have to manage stakeholder expectations at the same time. It will teach you how to manage stakeholders in a clear, effective manner. What is it about? What will I get out of this training course? Practical tls to identify stakeholders and plan to meet their individual needs - including creation of a stakeholder map, personally tailored to your project Skills to truly understand others as the foundation of an influencing strategy Skills and behaviours you need to manage and influence others without using direct authority in workplace environments Flex your communication style and approach to engage different stakeholders This stakeholder management course is highly interactive and practical. It will enable you to analyse, plan and manage your key stakeholders to maximum effect. Through understanding what drives stakeholder behaviour, you will learn how to adjust your communication style and influencing approach to make sure your projects come in on budget and on time. A full set of practical techniques and case studies will ensure that you always exceed the expectations of everyone involved in your project. This course can also be taken as part of our CMI Level 4 Certificate in Management. You can achieve a Level 4 Award in Management by completing a written assessment after this course. Call us to find out more.

4 Project Management Duration: 1 day Cost: 475 (+VAT) 6 CPD Points MANAGING STAKEHOLDERS cont. What topics does this course cover? Stakeholder mapping Analysis models and tls Who to influence? Creating your own stakeholder mapping model What makes them tick? Considerations from stakeholder mapping Use of position, knowledge or personal power Personality preferences Identify your own preferences How are different types influenced? How to influence others Influencing strategies Road map to successful influencing Different types of influencing strategies Push and pull type behaviours Tls, skills and behaviours of effective influencing Effective communication Communication preferences Managing conversations with stakeholders Selecting communication methodologies to get your messages across Courses are delivered in training centres in central London. We can also run courses in-company at a venue of your choice. Click here to find out more. To speak to a member of our learning team: Tel: In-company Tel: info@watsonmartin.com Web:

5 Project Management Duration: 2 days Cost: 925 (+VAT) 12 CPD Points MANAGING SUCCESSFUL PROJECTS This training course will allow you to successfully manage projects within the target budget and to a set schedule. Who is it for? This project management training course is essential for those who currently manage projects and are lking to manage costs and expectations. It s suitable for individuals who re involved in the management, planning or implementation of a project. What is it about? This course will teach you project management methodologies that will help you to successfully manage projects. Effective project techniques help you reduce spend, beat deadlines and plan for problems before they occur. All projects need a beginning, middle and end. This project management course will show you the essential components required in planning the project. It will give you the confidence and immediately useful tls to put them into practice back at work. This course can also be taken as part of our CMI Level 5 Certificate in Management and Leadership. You can also achieve a Level 5 Award in Management and Leadership by completing a written assessment after this course. Call us to find out more. By attending this course you will learn: how to efficiently implement your project through organisation and preparation the skills to cost, estimate and budget with precision to guarantee the efficient use of resources how to manage change and conflict to prevent disruption to the project schedule practical techniques for measurement and control

6 Project Management Duration: 2 days Cost: 925 (+VAT) 12 CPD Points MANAGING SUCCESSFUL PROJECTS cont. What topics are covered? Understand the requirements of a project Create change Key dimensions Project phrases Organise projects The project manager Assess risks Set objectives Prepare Manage the baseline Plan in detail Break down the work structure Create project activity tables Critical activities Schedule tasks People and non-people resources Cost, estimate and budget Money as a resource Time as a resource Budget effectively Control budgets Manage change Deal with contradicting needs between the customer, project manager and project team Measure and control Keep accurate records Forecast effectively Close the project How to terminate a project and hand over power Courses are delivered in training centres in central London. We can also run courses in-company at a venue of your choice. Click here to find out more. To speak to a member of our learning team: Tel: In-company Tel: info@watsonmartin.com Web:

7 PRINCE2 Qualifications Duration: 3 days Cost: 950 (+VAT) 18 CPD Points PRINCE2 FOUNDATION PRINCE2 Foundation is an industry recognised project management qualification that is ideal for entry level candidates. Who is it for? PRINCE2 Foundation is perfect for anyone who: wants to become a project manager manages small projects manages projects but does not have a formal project management qualification holds a junior project management role wants to participate fully and effectively within a PRINCE2 project PRINCE2 (Project IN Controlled Environments - version two) is the defacto standard in project management in the UK and internationally across all sectors of industry. What is it about? PRINCE2 is a structured framework for the efficient running of any project. The Foundation Certificate provides an insight into the process-oriented approach of the PRINCE2 project method and the value of using it for implementing projects. You will be required to complete the pre-read materials before attending this programme. On the first day, you will receive the official PRINCE2 textbk. If you would like to receive the textbk ahead of time please let us know. This will incur a fee of 25 to cover post and packaging. All other assessments, administration and course material fees are included in the cost of the programme. The course is based on the 2009 version of the PRINCE2 manual. PRINCE2 is a Registered Trademark of AXELOS Limited. By attending this course you will gain: professional recognition - PRINCE2 is an essential qualification for Project Managers and is usually the first thing employers lk for on a candidate CV the fundamental framework needed to manage projects of any size and apply best practice techniques competence in the fundamental aspects of the PRINCE2 project management method guidelines on how to monitor a project within the boundaries of the project plan improved participation in a project managed in accordance with the PRINCE2 project management method The PRINCE2 Foundation Qualification is a prerequisite for the PRINCE2 Practitioner Qualification.

8 PRINCE2 Qualifications Duration: 3 days Cost: 950 (+VAT) 18 CPD Points PRINCE2 FOUNDATION cont. This programme covers: the relationship between a project and its business case detailed explanation of the PRINCE2 Principles, Themes and Processes the management of Risks and Issues in a project roles, associated tasks and responsibilities within a PRINCE2 project structure and contents of a product focused project plan definition, management and acceptance of work packages Exam structure The PRINCE2 Foundation exam is a 60 minute multiple choice question paper. You must achieve a 50% pass mark as a minimum (35 out of 70 questions) and results will be provided on the same day of exam. The exam will take place on the third day of this five day course. This is usually a Wednesday. Please note that every candidate s identification will need to be verified by the examination invigilator. You may be required to produce some photographic identification before being allowed to take the exam. Courses are delivered in training centres in central London. We can also run courses in-company at a venue of your choice. Click here to find out more. To speak to a member of our learning team: Tel: In-company Tel: info@watsonmartin.com Web:

9 PRINCE2 Qualifications Duration: 5 days Cost: 1,250 (+VAT) 30 CPD Points PRINCE2 FOUNDATION AND PRACTITIONER The PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner qualification will give you the fundamental foundations to manage projects of any size effectively and apply best practice techniques. Who is it for? This PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner qualification is valuable to anyone who wants formal training to become a qualified Practitioner in Project Management. It is particularly useful for: those who need to set up and manage complex projects seasoned professionals without formal qualifications anyone who wants to participate fully and effectively within a PRINCE2 project individuals who are involved with large-scale project work. What is it about? PRINCE2 (Project IN Controlled Environments - version two) is the de facto standard in project management in the UK and internationally across all sectors of industry. This qualification will teach you the fundamental framework and tls to manage projects of any size effectively. You ll develop best practice techniques and learn how to apply them. You will also gain insight into the management of project risk and learn the importance of maintaining effective communication channels within the team and the organisation. It also covers the control of spend within budget, in order to increase profitability and make projects successful. You will be required to complete the pre-read materials before attending this programme. On the first day, you will receive the official PRINCE2 textbk. If you would like to receive the textbk ahead of time please let us know. This will incur a fee of 25 to cover post and packaging. All other assessments, administration and course material fees are included in the cost of the programme. Our PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner programme allows you become a PRINCE2 qualified practitioner over five consecutive days training. Alternatively, you can bk and complete the qualifications separately across three days for PRINCE2 Foundation and two days for PRINCE2 Practitioner. Please note that bking these programmes separately will result in higher fee. The course is based on the 2009 version of the PRINCE2 manual. PRINCE2 is a Registered Trademark of AXELOS Limited. By attending this course you will gain: an industry-recognised qualification that acknowledges your expertise as a project manager competence in describing and applying all the PRINCE2 project processes and principles and tailor them to a specific projects the ability to set up and manage complex projects an understanding of how to identify and control risks throughout the project the skills to monitor the objectives of a project and ensure a focus on quality is maintained.

10 PRINCE2 Qualifications Duration: 5 days Cost: 1,250 (+VAT) 30 CPD Points PRINCE2 FOUNDATION & PRACTITIONER cont. This comprehensive programme covers all elements of the PRINCE2 syllabus, including: the relationship between a project and its business case detailed explanation of the PRINCE2 Principles, Themes and Processes the management of Risks and Issues in a project roles, associated tasks and responsibilities within a PRINCE2 project structure and contents of a product focused project plan definition, management and acceptance of work packages the relationship between the business case, programmes and the project PRINCE2 Principles - continued business justification, learn from experience, defined roles and responsibilities, manage by stages, manage by exception, focus on products and tailor to suit the needs of the project environment PRINCE2 Processes - starting up a project, initiating a project, directing a project, controlling a stage, managing product delivery, managing stage boundaries, closing a project and planning PRINCE2 themes - business case, organisation, progress, quality, risk and plans Practitioner examination techniques Exam structure The PRINCE2 Foundation exam is a 60 minute multiple choice question paper. You must achieve a 50% pass mark as a minimum (35 out of 70 questions) and results will be provided on the same day of exam. The exam will take place on the third day of this five day course. This is usually a Wednesday. The PRINCE2 Practitioner qualification is assessed by a 2.5 hour multiple choice, open bk exam. You must achieve a 55% pass mark as a minimum (44 out of 80 questions). The exam will take place on the fifth day of the course (usually a Friday). Practitioner examination papers have to be sent back to the examination institute and can take up to two weeks to get marked. Please note that every candidate s identification will need to be verified by the examination invigilator. You may be required to produce some photographic identification before being allowed to take the exam. Courses are delivered in training centres in central London. We can also run courses in-company at a venue of your choice. Click here to find out more. To speak to a member of our learning team: Tel: In-company Tel: info@watsonmartin.com Web:

11 PRINCE2 Qualifications Duration: 2 days Cost: 725 (+VAT) 12 CPD Points PRINCE2 PRACTITIONER Become a PRINCE2 Expert - convert your Foundation Certificate. Who is it for? Project managers and others who have a PRINCE2 Foundation Certificate, who want to revise and take the exam to become a qualified PRINCE2 Practitioner. What is it about? This two day module allows you to revise and take the PRINCE2 practitioner exam. Attention will be given to practical participation in a case study encompassing the most essential elements of a PRINCE2 project. Participants will explore the relationship between the business case and the project to prepare for the practitioner exam on the final day. A PRINCE2 manual is required to complete this module as the exam is an open bk exam. You will need to bring a copy with you to this course. You will be required to complete pre-read materials before attending and to have passed the PRINCE2 Foundation Certificate. The course is based on the 2009 version of the PRINCE2 manual. PRINCE2 is a Registered Trademark of AXELOS Limited. By attending this course you will gain: an industry-recognised qualification that acknowledges your expertise as a project manager confidence, knowledge and all-important practitioner exam techniques the opportunity to revise the PRINCE2 Principles, Themes and Processes What topics are covered? the relationship between the business case, programmes and the project PRINCE2 Principles - continued business justification, learn from experience, defined roles and responsibilities, manage by stages, manage by exception, focus on products and tailor to suit the needs of the project environment PRINCE2 Processes - starting up a project, initiating a project, directing a project, controlling a stage, managing product delivery, managing stage boundaries and closing a project PRINCE2 Themes - business case, organisation, quality, plans, risk, change and progress Examination technique and practice Exam structure The PRINCE2 Practitioner qualification is assessed by a 2.5 hour multiple choice, open bk exam. You must achieve a 55% pass mark as a minimum (44 out of 80 questions). The exam will take place on the second day of the course (usually a Friday). Practitioner examination papers have to be sent back to the examination institute and can take up to two weeks to get marked. Please note that every candidate s identification will need to be verified by the examination invigilator. You may be required to produce some photographic identification before being allowed to take the exam. Courses are delivered in training centres in central London. We can also run courses in-company at a venue of your choice. Click here to find out more. To speak to a member of our learning team: Tel: In-company Tel: info@watsonmartin.com Web:

12 APM Qualifications Duration: 5 days Cost: 1,599 (+VAT) APMP: THE APM PROJECT MANAGEMENT QUALIFICATION Achieve an internationally recognised qualification in project management which will arm you with complete project management skills. 30 CPD Points Who is it for? This project management qualification is designed for all practising and potential project managers who require an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the fundamental principles, tls and techniques for successful project management. The APMP: The APM Project Management Qualification (IPMA Level D) is an internationally recognised qualification awarded by the Association for Project Management, the UK s leading association for project management professionals. The focus of this intensive course is to provide you with a level of knowledge that will enhance your ability to manage projects and give you a professional qualification that is transferrable across any industry and sector. No previous experience of working in projects is necessary; however, it would be ideal if delegates have had some experience of working in a project environment. What is it about? The APMP: The APM Project Management Qualification is based on the APM Body of Knowledge 6th edition - a concise and structured guide to the knowledge required in managing projects. This intensive course provides a comprehensive introduction to project management. Using a blend of knowledge, practical application through case study exercises, discussions and sample examination questions the course will address the tls, techniques and the soft skills required for successfully managing projects. Pre-read material is provided before attending the course. It is essential that you review all the information prior to attending the event - it will require approximately 25 hours study prior to the course. This programme also requires some structured self-study during the course to cover the material contained within the examination. Delegates are also advised to download support documentation from the APM website to assist with their study. The documentation will be sent to you in advance and must be brought along to the course as it will be needed for reference during the training. The more you do before the course, the more time there will be during the course to ask questions, confirm your understanding and make sure you are adequately prepared. Please make a list of any questions so that these can be addressed during the course. The APMP exam is a three hour written exam consisting of questions designed to test your breadth of knowledge in all the aspects of project management as well as your understanding of project management techniques. You are required to answer ten essay style questions from a possible 16. Please note that you will need to have bked at least ten working days before the course date, in order for you to be registered to take the examination. Our APM courses are delivered through our partner Insights, an APM Accredited Training Provider.

13 APM Qualifications Duration: 5 days Cost: 1,599 (+VAT) APMP: THE APM PROJECT MANAGEMENT QUALIFICATION cont. 30 CPD Points By attending this course you will learn how to: define and scope a project and understand the context for projects in the Portfolio, Programme and Project environments explain the principles of project management describe project management methods describe project management tls and techniques used to manage the project understand and explain the necessary people skills appropriate for effective project management achieve the required level of knowledge and understanding needed to prepare you for the APMP examination What topics are covered? Planning the strategy Project success criteria Strategy/project management plan Risk management Quality management Health, safety and environment Control Work content and scope management Time scheduling/phasing Resource management Budgeting and cost management Change control Earned value management Technical aspects Estimating Configuration management Business and commercial Business case Procurement Organisation and governance Life cycle design and management Hand-over Post-project evaluation review Organisation structure Organisation roles People and the profession Communication Teamwork Leadership Conflict management Negotiation Courses are delivered in training centres in central London. We can also run courses in-company at a venue of your choice. Click here to find out more. To speak to a member of our learning team: Tel: In-company Tel: info@watsonmartin.com Web: