Core Courses

Operational Project Management Course
ECITB Project Management Short Course Delivered by Adept

The objective of this four day course is for individuals to gain a practical appreciation of the principles, tools and techniques of project planning and control.

It is ideal for individuals who are new to projects or project team members who require a basic understanding of Project Management control processes. It has also be used as a refresher course for project staff. The course is suitable for introducing practical supervisors and professional engineers to project control and management.

No prior knowledge of project management is required.

For more information download the Operational Project Management Course PDF


Principles of Project Control Course
ECITB Project Management Short Course Delivered by Adept

This intensive five-day course gives a comprehensive and detailed insight into the
fundamentals of Project Control. A stimulating blend of theory and practice ensures that
subject knowledge and generic work processes are explained, illustrated and reinforced with
practical applications and case studies. Real world examples illustrate problems experienced
in the work environment to enhance learning. Project control skills are progressively linked in
a team environment to improve delegates’ professional and interpersonal skills..

For more information download the Principles of Project Control Course PDF


 

Tactical Project Management Course
ECITB Project Management Short Course Delivered by Adept

This five day course guides delegates through the phases of a project following the APM's Body of Knowledge. The course is suitable for anyone who requires a working knowledge and appreciation of Project Management.

It has been successfully used by delegates who have a basic knowledge of project management and who may be working in a project environment or experienced individuals who are new to projects.

The course has been successfully delivered to a number of multi-national companies as part of a project management development programme. Successful completion prepares all individuals for the APM Examination and Certification processes.

Attendance on the Operational Project Management Course would be an advantage.

For more information download the Tactical Project Management Course PDF


Strategic Project Management Course
ECITB Project Management Short Course Delivered by Adept

This five day intensive course gives experienced project individuals exposure to advanced strategic methods and approaches to Project Management. Throughout the course delegates will work in teams to develop and finalise a project execution plan (PEP). They also learn how to present the PEP to a project board or panel of senior managers.

Prior knowledge of working as a senior project team member is advantageous as is attendance on the Tactical Project Management Course.

For more information download the Strategic Project Management Course PDF

Specialist Courses

Risk Analysis & Management
ECITB Project Management Short Course Delivered by Adept

Project Risk Analysis is no longer seen as an optional process. Risk Management is fast becoming an increasingly important aspect of successful Project Management, it is.

This three day course will improve the delegate's understanding on the purpose, principles and practice of Risk Management and the essential requirements for qualitative and quantitative risk to be successfully managed.

Delegates will understand the benefits of using Risk Management software in order to minimise the adverse effects of uncertainty whilst maximising benefits to the organisation.

For more information download the Risk Analysis & Management Course PDF


Contracts, Procurement & Partnering
ECITB Project Management Short Course Delivered by Adept

Delegates will learn and understand where procurement management fits into the project life cycle and where contracts fit in the procurement management process.

This course will help delegates to select the appropriate type of contractual relationship, the type of contract that best suits their risk management plan and contractual terms and conditions that support the project objectives. The course is three days and covers topics such as E-commerce, Benchmarking and Alliances.

For more information download the Contracts, Procurement & Partnering Course PDF


Finance & Business Improvement
ECITB Project Management Short Course Delivered by Adept

Understanding and appreciating the financial aspects of projects, including approval and control, is a key skill for the project manager and project teams. Project failure can often be attributed to poor financial appraisal, estimating and control.

This two day course containing a mix of lecture/discussion sessions, breakout and review sessions with mini case studies, has been designed to maximise participant interest and understanding.

For more information download the Finance & Business Improvement Course PDF


Team Building
ECITB Project Management Short Course Delivered by Adept

Emphasis is placed on the interaction between delegates and their discussion of, and contribution to concerns and issues faced in the workplace.

The course is three days and begins at 9:00 AM.

For more information download the Team Working Course PDF


Sustainable Development
ECITB Project Management Short Course Delivered by Adept

Sustainable development has become a central issue for business. Solutions are not always easy to find and require coordinated interaction by governments, local communities, business, institutions and non-governmental organizations.
Sustainable development requires a systematic focus on environmental protection, stewardship of resources, achieving business models for shared economic benefit and working with communities to support social progress.

This one day and begins at 9:00 AM.

For more information download the Sustainable Development Course PDF

 


Technical Bids & Tendering
ECITB Project Management Short Course Delivered by Adept

Delegates will learn and have a good knowledge of the overall tendering process, from the Invitation to Tender to the Award of Contract. Including the importance of market intelligence to support the bidding process and how to develop and present well structured external and in-house bids for competitive tendering opportunities.

The course is two days and requires a high degree of participation as delegates work in teams to prepare an actual tender. The course will also include a session on estimating skills.

For more information download the Technical Bids & Tendering Course PDF


Project Employment Skills
ECITB Project Management Short Course Delivered by Adept

This programme concentrates on the processes involved in managing and handling recruitment, appraisal and performance, taking into account employees' legal rights. Delegates will be provided with an insight into the employment laws that underpin recruitment and performance management as well as learning the practical and communication skills required to conduct these processes effectively.

The programme will be highly participative, and will use a variety of training techniques including group discussions, questions and answers, case studies and workshops. Participants will thus have maximum opportunity to discuss and absorb the key elements of these important topics.

For more information download the Project Employment Skills Course PDF


Safety & Employment Legislation
ECITB Project Management Short Course Delivered by Adept

Day one of the course provides an opportunity for delegates to gain essential knowledge and understanding of the vitally important subject of employment law and practice. The programme will be participative with plenty of opportunity for delegates to ask questions, analyse real case studies and discuss and absorb the implications and impact of employment law for their company.

Topics covered include: the distinctions between the rights of employees and those of contractors, contracts of employment, changing employees' terms and conditions, working hours and holidays, avoiding sex and race discrimination, fair and unfair dismissal, including dealing with poor job performance, ill-health and misconduct.

The second day of the course provides delegates with a clear understanding of their personal and corporate responsibilities for health & safety management, together with the very real financial, HR and PR benefits of effectively integrating health & safety into the corporate governance and risk management practices of their organisation.

Topics covered include: corporate governance, risk management and loss control; the loss triangle and the costs of accidents and incidents at work; the role of risk assessment and management system models.

For more information download the Safety & Employment Legislation Course PDF

Specialist Courses

Project Control with Microsoft Project 2003
ECITB Project Management Short Course Delivered by Adept

IIn order to make proper use of software applications, users need a proper understanding of the processes and issues they are seeking to address, and the features available from the package. This training course, delivered by Project Management professionals, integrates business processes with technology to provide a powerful project management tool.

The course is two days and begins at 9:00 AM.

For more information download the Project Control MSP Course PDF


Microsoft Project 2003 – Power User
ECITB Project Management Short Course Delivered by Adept

In today’s increasingly fast-paced and competitive environment, there is a pressing need to make the fullest use of tools that are available in order to free up time for other tasks. Many productivity enhancements are possible by utilising to the fullest extent the wide array features within Microsoft Project 2003.

The course is two days and begins at 9:00 AM.

For more information download the Power User MSP Course PDF


Planning & Scheduling with SureTrak
ECITB Project Management Short Course Delivered by Adept

Participants will gain a thorough background in the concepts of planning and scheduling
while learning SureTrak. This course will lead them through a series of workshops that will
create and track an entire project to completion utilising the three basic elements of project
management: schedule, resources and costs.

The course is two days and begins at 9:00 AM.

For more information download the Planning & Scheduling with SureTrak Course PDF

 

 


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