Project Management Skills

Project Management Skills for Executive Assistants

CPD Accredited

This programme is for PAs and EAs who would like to delve deeper into understanding the principles and methodology of Project Management and how to deliver successful projects. Using project management principles, terminology and methods, you will discover how to organise your tasks, manage business events and participate in team project planning.

4 Module Live Online

CPD Accredited

2024

5th January - 26th January 2024

12th April - 2nd May 2024

1st August - 22nd August 2024

4th October - 25th October 2024

Cost: £270 + VAT

This programme can be delivered in the classroom and In House

The 4 week E-Learning Programme ensures that Executive Assistants & Personal Assistants develop the skills, flexibility and confidence to execute large and small projects and events in a timely manner, whilst understanding the theory, terminology and practices of Project Management.

Book at the link below or email enquiries@globalpa-association.com to pay via Phone, URL link or Company Invoice.

Topics covered on E-Course are the following:

Module 1: What is Project Management?

Module 2: The Project Lifecycle

Module 3: Managing a Project or Event

Module 4: LIVE Group Work. Undertake a Project Management Case Study

CPD Standards Office Recognised Programme, receive CPD Certificate

To reserve your place email enquiries@globalpa-association.com or call our office on 0207 971 7311

The 4 week E-Learning Programme are both packed full of useful tools and techniques which will develop your understanding and delivery of projects within the workplace with a focus on event organisation. The term Project Management can be daunting but this programme will break down the myths and assist in understanding the terminology and processes involved. You will become confident in executing projects for your organisation following structured Project Management Techniques.

Aim of the Programme:

You will gain an understanding of the key concepts, tools and techniques which experienced Project Managers use to keep control over their projects. You will increase your expertise in managing small to large projects

e.g. Board Event, Client Dinner, AGM, Investors Meeting, Charity event, Annual Conference, Office Relocation or Overseas Event.

This programme will give you the project and event management tools to organise your projects and events more effectively and use your new knowledge of project management tools and skill to execute your projects with confidence.

Guided by your Trainer, Rosemary Parr you will discover and implement new structures to the Projects and Events you are responsible for.

You will learn:

Common project management terminology
What makes a good project manager
How to break a project or event down into separate phases
Use a Work Breakdown Structure to identify and plan your work
Review of project management software
How to write a project/event plan
Risk management - discover how to assess the risk to your event
How to complete a project management case study

Course Materials:

You will receive recordings and handoutsw

Your Trainer:

This programme will be delivered by Rosemary Parr, Founder Global PA Association, CIPD L&D Practitioner, International Trainer, CTI Motivational Coach. This programme can also be delivered 'In house' to groups

Testimonials:

"Having a structured and organised way of creating projects and seeing them through to the end was very helpful"

S, Prometric

"Project Management execution and process was a great insight into different techniques and how to use them, particularly when working with other team members. The risk management session was helpful in showing how to adapt and plan for different problems"

G, Legal Secretary

BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW:

Payment can be taken directly Paypal email invoice, via LLoyds Bank Cardnet URL link or via invoice and bank transfer. Booking enquiries: email enquiries@globalpa-association.com or call our office on 0800 043 0258.

Project Management Skills for Executive Assistants

4 Module Programme

CPD Standards Officed Recognised

Module 1: What is Project Management?

Overview of Key Project Management Models

Introduction to the theory and practices that make up Project Management

Define what we mean by project working and how it differs from your daily tasks

Define what constitutes a project and how to create successful projects
Module 2: The Project Lifecycle

Determining the approach to managing projects

Understand the 4 phases of the Project Lifecycle from Initiation to Planning to Execution and then Control & Closure. Discover how to work with each stage of the cycle.
Module 3: Managing a Project or Event

Common project management terminology

Discover what makes an effective Project Manager

Explore how to break a project or event down into separate phases

How to write a project/event plan

Risk Management - how to assess the risk to your event
Module 4: Group Work. Undertake a Project Management Case Study

Learners will work in groups on managing a Project Management Case Study live online.

You will identify the task, set milestones, key objectives, work breakdown structure, team roles, risk assessment, delivery of the project

Summary of the Session

What was the key learning and how can you implement project management skills within your current role at work.
How much does it cost?

Cost:£295 + VAT

To find out more about this course email us at
enquiries@globalpa-association.com

For a group of delegates to join please also contact us at enquiries@globalpa-association.com or call our office on 0207 971 7311

Join today as a CPD Professional Members and take advantage of the many benefits of the Global PA Association. Email Kiri at enquiries@globalpa-association.com
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Follow up support on completion

Follow up 1:1 session after the completionof the course.
Ongoing mentoring support is also available on completion of the programme.

CPD Standards Office recognised
You will receive a CPD Standards Office Certificate on completion for your CPD Professional Record
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