Project Management Skills
Professional Project Management Skills training course informationInstructor-Led Management Training
Project Management
Skills
Skills
A practical one-day course that takes your team from pre-planning and objectives through resources, budgets and control to post-project evaluation – delivered at your premises or live online.
20+ yearsTraining experience
1 dayManagers, supervisors & team leaders
UK-wideOn-site or live online
Some of our clients
Deliver projects on time and within budget
This one-day workshop takes attendees from pre-planning, through setting objectives, strategies, planning resources and budgets, task management and record keeping, right through to post-project evaluation. PRINCE2 terminology is used throughout, although no prior knowledge of PRINCE2 is assumed – and the skills and methods can be applied to projects of any type and scope.
It pairs well with our Microsoft Project and Time & Priority Management courses. Browse all our management & leadership training courses, or run this course as a live remote class via Microsoft Teams.
- Free training needs analysis before your course
- Tailored with your real workplace scenarios
- Free post-course telephone & email support
Planning
Pre-planning, setting objectives and choosing the right strategy.
Resources & Budgets
Planning and allocating people, time and money – and controlling project budgets.
Control
Tools and techniques for managing tasks, productivity, quality and risk.
Evaluation
Monitoring progress, solving problems and evaluating the project at the end.
Three ways to book your course
From a focused half-day at your premises to a fully customised day with professional actors – choose the option that fits your team, your budget and your diary.
Option 1
In-House or Live Online
Half-Day Group Course
£495 + VAT
Total group price
Half day · up to 6 people
+ £45 + VAT per additional attendee
+ £45 + VAT per additional attendee
- Focused on the essentials
- At your premises or via Microsoft Teams
- Reference materials & certificates
Option 2
In-House or Live Online
Full-Day Group Course
£795 + VAT
Total group price
One day · up to 6 people
+ £45 + VAT per additional attendee
+ £45 + VAT per additional attendee
- Tailored to your teams and situations
- At your premises or via Microsoft Teams
- Reference materials & certificates
Option 3
Customised at Your Premises
With Professional Actors
Tailored quote
Full day · any group size
- Scenarios written around your organisation
- Real practice with trained actors
- Trainer plus actor(s) at your premises
Training a larger group?
Our half-day and full-day in-house prices are based on groups of up to 6 people, and the actor-led option can be run for any group size. If you have a larger team, or several teams to train, please speak with one of our team to discuss this further. We will help you work out the best way to run it and put together a tailored quote.
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Who should attend
Executives, supervisors, team leaders and managers who recognise the need for improved project management skills – whether they run projects full time or alongside their day job. No previous project management training is needed.
*In-house half-day and full-day prices are per course for up to 6 attendees, plus £45 + VAT for each additional attendee. The actor-led option is quoted individually and is not limited by group size.
Course Outline
A practical one-day course covering six modules, step by step. By the end of the day your team will understand the principles and skills of successful project management – controlling budgets, assigning roles, working to deadlines and assessing risk.
1. Identifying the Stages of a Project
- The role of the project manager
- The characteristics of a successful project
- The importance of planning and control
2. Pre-planning Your Project
- Setting objectives
- Choosing strategies
- Clearly assigning roles and responsibilities
3. Resources and Budgets
- Planning and allocating resources
- Setting and controlling project budgets
- Working to project deadlines
4. Control Tools and Techniques
- Managing tasks, productivity and quality
- Record keeping
- Assessing project risk
5. Problem Solving and Decision Making
- Dealing with problems appropriately
- The value of teamwork to project success
6. Project Monitoring and Evaluation
- Monitoring progress against the plan
- Post-project evaluation and lessons learnt
More than just a training day
Tailored Content
Built around your team’s real workplace scenarios
Expert Trainers
Instructor-led, at the pace of your attendees
Reference Materials
Handouts and supporting materials for every attendee
Certificates
Course completion certificate for each attendee
Free Aftercare
Post-course telephone & email support
From the training room
A few of the teams we’ve worked with recently – in-house at their premises, at our venues and on public courses.
Training created for every kind of brain
People don’t all learn the same way – and a great course shouldn’t assume they do. Every Keys Training course has been adapted for different types of learners, including neurodivergent attendees and people with disabilities, so everyone in the room gets the same value from the day.
Whether someone has dyslexia, ADHD, autism, a hearing or visual impairment, or simply prefers to learn by doing rather than listening, our trainers adjust the pace, materials and activities to suit the people in front of them.
Every course has been assessed by accessibility experts to make sure it’s accessible and beneficial for all.
Neurodiversity-aware
Clear structure, plain language and varied activities that work for dyslexic, ADHD and autistic learners.
Accessible materials
Handouts and slides designed for readability, with formats adapted on request for individual needs.
Adjusted to the room
Small groups mean the trainer can flex pace, breaks and delivery style around each attendee.
Expert-reviewed
Every course has been assessed by specialists to make sure it’s accessible and valuable for everyone.
Frequently asked questions
Who is this course for?
Executives, supervisors, team leaders and managers who run or contribute to projects and want a practical, structured approach to planning and delivering them.
Do attendees need to know PRINCE2?
No. PRINCE2 terminology is used throughout so attendees become familiar with it, but no prior knowledge is assumed.
Can the course be delivered remotely?
Yes. The in-house fee covers delivery at your premises or as a live online class via Microsoft Teams – same trainer, same content, same materials.
Can the course be tailored to our organisation?
Yes – every in-house course starts with a free training needs analysis, so the examples, exercises and emphasis are built around your organisation and the situations your people actually face.
What is the actor-led option?
Our actor-led option adds professional actors to the training day, so your managers practise real conversations with someone who responds exactly as a colleague would – and get feedback on how it landed. Find out more about training with professional actors.
What do attendees receive?
Every attendee receives reference materials and a course completion certificate, and we provide free post-course telephone and email support.
Ready to get your team working together?
Speak with a training advisor to arrange a tailored project management course for your team – at your premises, live online or with professional actors.
Or call us on 0345 450 0051 to speak with a training advisor today.