As managers, we can feel comfortable in influencing our own staff because we feel we have authority, position and power. But, we can often feel a real sense of discomfort when we have to negotiate with or influence people over whom we have no positional power – peers, other senior leaders, customers and other key corporate stakeholders.

But, the truth is that we don’t need status or positional power to be truly effective in either negotiating or influencing critical players in our lives. There is a far better and easier way.

Our Effectiveness as managers and leaders no longer depends only on how well we manage our teams or people who work for us. Today, most of what we get done and need to get done only happens with the cooperation of many other stakeholders, over whom we have little or no direct control.... [-]

Minimum Level

Upper Intermediate

Start dates

Jan 4, Apr 4, Jul 5, Oct 3

Quick Facts

Minimum Level

Upper Intermediate

Update knowledge in the Project Management Body of Knowledge, PMBOK® 6th edition and prepare for the certification exam as Project Management Professional (PMP®) with this new version of the standard.

Are you a (project) engineer with a technical background but lack management knowledge? Are you eager to improve project performance and want to expand your knowledge?

This business and management course will focus on the necessary project management skills to successfully manage projects, distinguishing three areas:

The course focuses on the early project phases, including examples from technical projects within various sectors and industries (amongst others, but not limited to, infrastructure projects and construction projects).

At the end of this course, you will have created your own project execution plan, either in a team effort or on an individual basis. Of course, the team effort allows for a special learning experience and we appraise active team participation.... [-]

The profile of the candidate of the Project Management Specialization contemplates the acceptance of professionals from different academic disciplines, which favors the multidisciplinary analysis and the integral conception of the projects, without losing each participant his professional identity or pretending to invade fields external to his profession.

The elements that distinguish the Specialization in Project Management are: the approach towards the theory of restrictions, the systemic and strategic thinking and the emphasis on the methodology of the Project Management Institute (PMI).

The Theory of Constraints sees the value chain as a whole, whose parts interact systemically and not on their isolated components. In this measure, the projects are considered in a holistic manner, seeking to strategically strengthen the weakest link in the chain in order to increase the productivity of the system. Its solution with critical chain and its vision in multiprojects provide it with a high differentiating value.... [-]

Project Management Professional program offered by PMI which introduces basics and strategies of modern project management.

Project Leaders, Program Managers, QA’s, Business Analysts, Engineers, Consultants & Professionals from Pharmaceuticals, Finance, Banking and Telecom field who are working on live projects.

One will learn about Project Management Frame Work, Project Life Cycle Management, Time, Cost, Risk, Communications Management, Quality Management, Cost Management involved in a Project.

The ILM Level 5 Award in Leadership and Management - Specialising in Project Management aims to equip aspiring or practicing middle managers with the knowledge and skills required to manage a project successfully.

*The skill and confidence to use a practical project planning technique.

*The ability to determine if a project can truly be delivered on time and in budget.

*An understanding of how to discover the risks necessary to meet a constrained delivery date.

*The confidence to communicate project “trade-offs” clearly.

*Set attainable goals with clients, managers, and project team members.

*The knowledge of how to record actual project progress and then use the project baseline to spot and manage variance.

*The ability to “frame” your questions when analyzing the project plan to spot hidden variances.

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Thinking about doing an EPQ? Or already undertaking an EPQ and feeling overwhelmed? Or just want to get some tips?

Discover all things Extended Project Qualification with this course. You’ll look at reasons to do an EPQ, explore the research process and assessment criteria, and get practical advice on time management and be doing your EPQ presentation.

You’ll also develop skills useful for transitioning to university level study and get chance to swap discussion and ideas with other people also doing an EPQ.

Project & Program Management aims to provide participants with a practical approach to the management of all types of business projects based on generally accepted best practices and international standards.

The Project & Program Management program starts during the first week of each month. Applications close on the 15th of the previous month.

The assessment of the SLP’s consist of quizzes, discussions, a final assignment, and an online test.

Online

2 weeks. This excludes the additional time that is given to complete the final assessment.

After the successful completion of the Project & Program Management program, the student will receive a certificate issued and endorsed by the UFS. Recognition to the Higher Certificate in Management Development is available through RPL.... [-]

Project management is a fast-growing profession and this is very understandable because almost every industry relies on project managers to oversee works from inception to completion. Government departments and private companies alike need dependable and capable individuals to lead their projects to success. If you wish to gain the skills required to become a project manager, enrol in ICI’s project management course and achieve a rewarding profession that is desired in many industries.

This course is intended to prepare project managers for the Project Management Professional (PMP®) Certification Exam offered by the Project Management Institute (PMI®).Note: This course is 21 contact hours (21 PDU's) and is sufficient if you already have earned 14 hours (14 PDU's) of PMI® approved education. If you need 35 hours (35 PDU's) please take our 5-day PMP® Exam Prep Course. Our Exam Prep Course curriculum covers; all nine (9) PMBOK (third edition) knowledge areas:

Zeus Consulting is PMI Registered Education provider offering comprehensive programs for project practitioners of all education and skill levels.

An entry level course for project managers to acquaint with fundamentals, terms, and processes involved in effective project management.

This course is designed for non-experienced project team members and junior Project Managers who want to gain an internationally recognized certification in Project Management.

Focusing on the generally accepted practices of project management recognized by the Project Management Institute, Inc. PMI®, this course offers you a standards-based approach to successful project management across application areas and industries.... [-]