Planning Successful Projects™
Project Management Course Features
SUBJECT
Project Management
DURATION
1 Day
CERTIFICATION
ILM-Recognised
TRAINER
Nicholas C. Hill FCMI FIoL FIC
PARTICIPANTS
Leaders and Managers
DELIVERY
Open Scheduled • 1-2-1 • In-House Tailored
FORMAT
Classroom • Virtual Classroom • Hybrid
MATERIALS
Hard Copy Workbooks • Digital Workbooks
Instructor-Led Project Management Training
Master Trainer Nicholas Hill
Nicholas C. Hill FCMI FIoL FIC is a seasoned master trainer and the creator of 68 ILM-Recognised courses. His training is high-impact and results-driven, presented in classroom and virtual classroom formats. Since 1996, he has delivered training for over 700 organisations, leading to team improvements of up to 234% in performance, 136% in efficiency, and 104% in productivity.
Project Management Course Summary
Module 1
Project Management Foundations
Module 2
Project Initiation Processes
Module 3
Scope and Schedule Planning
Module 4
Cost and Quality Management
Participant Challenges
You face constant project uncertainty, unclear objectives, and shifting priorities, leading to delays, wasted resources, and frustrated teams. Poor project planning causes scope creep, unrealistic deadlines, and budget overruns, jeopardising project success. Without structured processes, miscommunication increases, risks go unmanaged, and stakeholder confidence erodes. Failure to act now leads to lost opportunities and reputational damage.
Course Objectives
Designed and delivered by Nicholas Hill Academy Ltd, this course empowers you to plan projects with clarity, structure, and control. You eliminate delays, prevent scope creep, and optimise resources to enhance team efficiency. Stakeholder engagement strengthens as you communicate objectives with confidence. Risks reduce, budgets stay on track, and project outcomes align with business goals, ensuring long-term organisational success.
One Day
Planning Successful Projects™
Module 1: Project Management Foundations
Outcomes
• Understand the fundamental characteristics of a project before planning your work • Appreciate the purpose and importance of project management in your organisation • Familiarise yourself with PMI and the PMBOK Guide to understand industry standards
Syllabus
Project Characteristics, Project Constraints, Project Life Cycle, Project Management Processes, Organisational Structures, Governance Frameworks, PMI Standards, PMBOK Guide, Agile Management, Waterfall Management, Project Stakeholders
Module 2: Project Initiation Processes
Outcomes
• Grasp project initiation steps to start and manage your projects more effectively • Develop a project charter to define and guide your initiatives in a formal manner • Identify stakeholders and their roles to ensure comprehensive project engagement
Syllabus
Project Selection, Feasibility Studies, Cost-Benefit Analysis, Project Charter, Stakeholder Identification, Communication Planning, Initial Risk Assessment, High-Level Scope, Project Assumptions, Business Objectives Alignment, Authority Delegation, Project Kickoff
Module 3: Scope and Schedule Planning
Outcomes
• Draft and define the scope and objectives for your project goals in plain English • Develop a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) to organise and manage your tasks • Create a strict but realistic project schedule to plan your project's timeline
Syllabus
Scope Management, Work Breakdown, Decomposition, Task Dependencies, Milestone Identification, Scheduling, Critical Path, Resource Allocation, Time Estimation, Baselines, Performance Metrics, Change Control Processes, Scope Verification, Deliverable Tracking
Module 4: Cost and Quality Management
Outcomes
• Understand project cost management rules to set and control your budgets • Develop calculated project budgets to ensure financial control over your work • Learn quality management principles to maintain high standards in your projects
Syllabus
Cost Estimation, Budgeting, Cost Baseline, Financial Forecasting, Cost Control, Earned Value Management, Variance Analysis, Procurement Strategies, Contract Management, Supplier Evaluation, Quality Planning, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Process Improvement
Project Management Training Delivery
Open Scheduled Course
Develop Your Skills
Enjoy powerful and cost-effective learning and development from the comfort of your home or office. Benefit from our practical and relevant training content while interacting with our master trainer and like-minded delegates from other industries.
- Leaders and Managers
- 1 Day
- Virtual Classroom
1-2-1 Tailored Course
Master Your Skills
Solve your workplace problems in private and in confidence. Receive undivided personal attention and explore modules tailored to your needs. Schedule the training to suit your pace and calendar, then watch your knowledge and skills go through the roof.
- Management Level Tailored
- 1 Day • 2 Half Days • 4 Quarter Days
- Classroom • Virtual Classroom
In-House Tailored Course
Develop Your Team
Engage in team building and develop unity through shared goals that align your team’s thinking and behaviour. We facilitate your team discussions and tailor our modules, timings, and delivery style to your organisational vision, mission, and culture.
- Management Level Tailored
- 1 Day • 2 Half Days • 4 Quarter Days
- Classroom • Virtual Classroom
Project Management Open Courses
Included Materials
- Certificate of Achievement
- Digital Interactive Workbooks
- Professional Leader Subscription
- Pre-Course Diagnostic Consultation
- Post-Course Results Consultation
- Post-Course Email Mentoring
Optional Materials
- ILM-Recognised Certificate
- Hard Copy Workbooks
- Hard Copy Leadership Journal
- Leadership Principles Merchandise
- Leadership Style Mapping
- Post-Course Leadership Coaching
Course Features
- Master Trainer
- 1 Day Training
- 09:00 - 17:00 GMT/BST
- Leaders and Managers
- 5 Delegates Capacity
- Virtual Classroom
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15 May, 2025
- Planning Successful Projects
- 04 Places Remaining
£495
+VAT PER DELEGATE
Training Course Reviews
"Nicholas Hill is a very knowledgeable and passionate coach and trainer!"
M. Sunderland Operations Directo Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner
"This course was too advanced for me, but it helped me to manage my time."
N. Brydon, Food and Beverage Manager The Elvetham Hotel Ltd
"Following your training, we are now turning around our business performance."
A. Panatti Sales Director Finish Creative Ltd
"The results achieved in this training are above and beyond what I was expecting."
S. Baker Managing Director Merritt & Baker Consultancy Ltd
"You positively changed my attitude toward leadership and management."
J. Mears General Manager Integrated Pathology Partnerships Ltd
"Outstanding and excellent feedback from our 42 delegates over four years."
O. Klochkova Chief Operations Officer Playson Ltd