Introduction to Project Management

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Staff within publishing companies are increasingly asked to act as project managers, overseeing new product developments and launches.

This one-day course has been created for those working in non-editorial publishing roles who have to manage projects. Whether you are tasked with organising an event, updating a website, or launching a new app, it will give you the confidence to be a good project manager. You’ll gain tips on how to get the most out of your time, understand the terminology of project management; and learn how to plan, execute and close a project. It will also look at good communication, budgeting, scheduling and dealing with any difficulties that may arise.

Please note that the examples in this course are drawn exclusively from non-editorial projects. We recommend Editorial Project Management for editorial staff to gain a more detailed and sophisticated understanding of managing editorial print and digital projects.

Who is it for?

Anyone within publishing who has been tasked with delivering a project, including Personal Assistants, Event Organisers, Project Managers, Publicity/Marketing Managers, Website Editors/Managers
Those new to project management who need an overview of what it is and how it works
Staff who manage freelancers and offshore suppliers
Those who are thinking of moving into a more project-focused role

What will you achieve?

On completing this course you’ll be able to:

Organise your time effectively to maximise your impact
Manage all steps of a project, from budgeting and scheduling through execution to close
Run a project successfully, delivering it on time and on budget
Deal with communication and other problems
Use templates and tools to help projects run smoothly

Programme

Day 1

Session 1

Projects and Project Managers
Time management
The Project life-cycle
Writing a plan
Building a team

Session 2

Budgeting
Scheduling
The Project Triangle

Day 2

Session 3

Risk management
Managing offshore
Troubleshooting - coping with change

Session 4

Troubleshooting - dealing with delay, communication issues, negotiating
Leading a project
Closing a project
Useful resources

How the course is delivered

The course consists of four x 90-minute sessions, each a mixture of delivery and interaction using Zoom breakout rooms and other online tools. There will be 30-minute breaks between the two sessions during the morning. The course will run on the same day across two weeks, split into two half-day sessions in the morning from 9am to 12.30pm.

You will need to activate a free Zoom account to join the course. This takes two minutes and does not require any payment. It is purely for administrative purposes.

Any information to be completed beforehand will be sent via email.

If you have any concerns about technical requirements or access please contact us on courses@publishingtrainingcentre.co.uk or telephone (+44) 020 8874 2718.

Delegate feedback

“A really enjoyable course. I gained some great tools to implement in my day to day work.” Junior Project Manager, EDCO

“Definitely enjoyed the course. I was surprised how well it worked over Zoom and enjoyed the breakout rooms to work with the other course members.” Delegate from Langham Publishing

“It covered a lot of content in a very accessible and interesting way. I got some great tips on project management tools and it made me think about ways to plan better and be more flexible.” Editorial Manager, Gill Books

“I enjoyed the course and have a broader understanding of what is required of a project manager.” Junior Editor, EDCO

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£300+VAT

Course format

Virtual classroom
9am to 12.30pm (BST)
Four x 1.5 hour sessions plus breaks, comprising two half-day sessions on two days, one week apart

A number of discounts are available

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What you will need

To join the course, you will need access to a computer, tablet or laptop with a camera and microphone. You will need to activate a free Zoom account to join the course. This takes two minutes and does not require any payment. It is purely for administrative purposes.

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