Introduction

RPA have extensive experience and a successful track record of managing projects on behalf of High Street retailers and leading equipment suppliers. These workshops are delivered by APM qualified practitioners drawing on their experiences of real project situations.

The approach taken is to engage, energise and enthuse. We aim to build knowledge and skills through interaction, group work, role play and the sharing of knowledge with minimal lecturing

RPA offer the following great value training workshops in half or full day sessions for up to 10 delegates

1. Practical Project Management Workshop

Workshop Overview

This workshop incorporates the basic concepts and methodologies of project management tailored to meet the needs of your business or your managers’ personal development needs

Who is the course designed for?

• Non Project Managers requiring a basic understanding of Project Management
• Newly appointed Project Managers who may wish to progress to nationally recognised qualifications i.e. PRINCE2, APM Certificate
• Qualified PRINCE2 or APM Project Managers who need a refresher or guidance in the real life application of those tools and techniques
• Key project personnel looking to develop their project management skills

What does the course cover?

• Project Management Overview
• Planning
• Basic Tool Kit
• Milestones and scheduling
• Stakeholder Management
• Risk Management

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2. Risk Management Workshop

Workshop Overview

The biggest risk on most projects is not managing the risks! This workshop will look at ways of analysing risks, preparing a risk register and how to manage risks throughout a project and it builds upon the general introduction to risk management delivered in the Practical Project Management Workshop.

Who is the course designed for?

• Non project managers requiring a basic understanding of risk management
• Project Managers who wish to develop their knowledge of risk management
• Key project personnel looking to develop their project skills

What does the course cover?

• Overview – why risk management is important
• Identifying risks and prioritisation
• Risk Management Plan

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3. Stakeholder Management Workshop

Workshop Overview

Managing stakeholder expectations is an important part of delivering a successful project and effectively managing the needs of all interested parties is vital.

The workshop will look at techniques to analyse, plan and manage your key stakeholders to maximum effect and builds upon the Practical Project Management module to focus on the specific skills required in effective stakeholder management.

Who is the course designed for?

• Non project managers requiring a basic understanding of managing stakeholders
• Project Managers who wish to develop their knowledge of stakeholder management
• Key project personnel looking to develop their project skills

What does the course cover?

• Overview: what is a stakeholder and why is stakeholder management important
• Organisational Cultures
• Stakeholder Mapping
• Stakeholder Management

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