Choosing the Best Project Management Training

by Steve Twine
Focus on Training

To be successful in today's competitive world, managers must manage change effectively, and also deliver results on time and within budget. Project management gives you the structure and tools to do this

If you want to add project management skills to your skill set, or you want to move into project management, you will want to know which is the best training to get you started in project management?

You may also want to achieve a recognized project management qualification at the same time

Listed here are introductory courses for project management which are suitable if you are:

New to project management
Have some experience and want to understand the principles
Are looking to move into project management
Have worked on projects but haven't received any formal training

On all courses, no previous knowledge of project management is required

1-day and 2-day Introduction Courses

These courses typically introduce the concepts and approaches of project management, and touch on the main project techniques such as planning, risk and quality management

APM Introductory Certificate (2 days)

This training course was developed by the Association of Project Management, the largest independent professional body for project management in Europe.

The course is designed for anyone looking to start a career in project management or wanting to understand the principles of project management, and covers topics such as planning, communications, quality management, resources and risk management

No previous knowledge in project management is needed, and courses include a 1-hour multiple-choice examination

PRINCE2 Foundation Certificate (3 days)

PRINCE2 is the most widely used project management methodology worldwide. PRINCE2 provides a structured method which can be applied to any type of project in any business sector. PRINCE2 can be used on a huge range of project sizes, from small projects such as office relocation up large projects such as major construction or infrastructure projects.

PRINCE2 provides improved delivery of objectives and greater project control through a common project structure and terminology.

The PRINCE2 Foundation course teaches the principles and terminology of PRINCE2 and also provides a recognised qualification. It will enable you to take part in a project team using the PRINCE2 method

There are no formal pre-requisites; however some exposure to project management would be helpful

Good luck in starting on your project management career!

Prince2 Training

Article submitted Monday, September 14, 2009 & read 73 times.

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» left by Connor Davidson (2 years 233 days ago.)

Great article. Well done.

It is a well writen article. I would advise you, however, to explain acronims as I don't know what APM is.
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» left by Anonymous (2 years 217 days ago.)

If you are interrested in more information about project management and Prince to check this site out: findcourses . co . uk /project_management___486__.html

It might be an idea to take a project management course if your are going to work as a project manager. compare different providers before choosing one. there are over 500 companies offering project management courses in the UK
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