Project Management Skills Course | Global PA Association

Project Management Skills for Executive Assistants

CPD

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.

Project Management Skills for Executive Assistants

5 Module Course, 4 LIVE Online Sessions

CPD Certification

8th January, 15th January, 22nd January, 29th January 2025. 1.15 hour sessions

Cost: £350 inc. vat

This programme can be delivered in the Classroom, In House or purchase On Demand for £250 inc. vat

This 5 Module course ensures that Executive 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:

Module 1: What is Project Management?

Module 2: The Project Lifecycle

Module 3: Managing a Project or Event

Module 4: Complete a Project Management Case Study

Module 5: Managing Project Teams, Budgets & Critical Path Analysis

CPD Standards Office Recognised with 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
Managing project teams, budgets and critical path analysis

Course Materials:

Training Pack & Handouts

Your Trainer:

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

Testimonials:

"I would highly recommend Global PA Training to any PA/EA wanting to ensure that their skills are relevant in todays's market. Rosemary is very inspiring and knowledgeable and the course was the highlight of my week for 5 weeks." Joanne, NHS, April 2024

"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 0207 971 7311.

Project Management Skills for Executive Assistants

5 Module Programme

CPD Standards Office 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
- What was the key learning and how can you implement project management skills within your current role at work.
Module 5 Managing Project Teams, Budgets & Critical Path Analysis
- Managing Project Teams
- Personality Types
- Managing and controlling Project Budget
- When and How to use a Critical Path Analysis
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How much does it cost?

£350 inc. vat

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