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Introduction to Project Management

Develop your knowledge and understanding of project management. Understand the roles of good communication skills and timing. Learn to apply project management techniques to build and enhance effectiveness in your workplace.

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LevelShort courses and CPD
Duration1 day
Start dates15 January 2026
Fee£125
Course codeCID1549

Course summary

This masterclass provides you with the opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of project management approaches and apply project management principles and practices to organisations.

It's aimed at individuals from private, public, and third-sector organisations, business owners, managers, or people from within organisations who are interested in developing their understanding of project management and wish to increase their project management effectiveness.

The course is designed and delivered by highly qualified practitioners who have experience and expertise in their subject. We have a highly successful track record of tailoring course content to your needs to transform your understanding of the subject, which translates into increased effectiveness and satisfaction in your professional practice.

What you'll study

This masterclass will cover:

  • The role of good communication
  • Why do we need this project?
  • How do we build the specification? SQCDP, mind map, brainstorm, wants, musts
  • Assessing the risks
  • Project scope
  • Project variables: time, cost, quality, scope, risk
  • Establishing the team. What makes the right team? The significance of experience, expertise, operators, Wild Cards, customers
  • Team exercise
  • Timing plan: Gantt chart process, critical path analysis, criteria analysis
  • Effective meetings: timing, attendance, milestones
  • Review and reflection.

How you'll learn

This masterclass will be interactive, requiring the practical application of project management techniques to build skills and enhance effectiveness. Content will be focused on your requirements, covering a range of topics.

There is no formal accreditation or assessment, but you'll be asked to reflect on your experience, providing evidence of the impact of the course, with a consideration of how this might inform your future development.

The masterclass is normally delivered at St Peter's Campus, but for closed and bespoke cohorts, the course can be delivered at your workplace.

Entry requirements

Fees and finance support

You may be eligible to receive this course fully funded through the UKSPF Sunderland Skills and Inclusion Programme.

To be eligible for this funding, you must be employed by a Sunderland-based company, excluding the public sector.

For further information about funding opportunities, please email skills@sunderland.ac.uk(opens in new tab).

Apply now

Contact the Corporate and Professional Education team for further information about applying for this course by calling 0191 515 3361(opens in new tab) or emailing cpd@sunderland.ac.uk(opens in new tab).