Project Manager's Fast Start Program

Three reasons why these courses may be right for you...

These courses are designed to help project managers get skills they can use tomorrow, that will last you a lifetime.

You want to get into project management, but it just hasn't happened... yet.

Start your Journey to Becoming a Successful Project Manager, without waiting for other People to See your Potential

You know you want to be a project manager.
And you know you have the potential to be a good one... maybe a great project manager.
But nobody else believes you.

So, every day, opportunities seem to pass you by, while your colleagues get their chances.
It feels like you are treading water at best... and even getting swept backwards, maybe.

But there is a solution

I have had over 12 years as a successful project manager in business, and then another twelve years as a full time project management trainer, writer, and coach. I have found the best ways to teach project management. I have created a logical, easy to follow, step-by-step course.

This course will give you the basic practical skills you need to start managing a project tomorrow.

So now, you will be able to demonstrate that you are ready to get started. You will have the knowldege you need to show you are ready for those opportunities, and you'll be able to start to become the project manager you know you can be.

Below this, you can see the details of my Project Manager's Fast Start Program. This is a quick and practical course, available now, to give you fast introduction you need now.

You need to take on a project that puts you outside your comfort zone.

Deliver your Project with Confidence, without that feeling that you are Out of Control and Uncertain what to do Next

You've been given responsibility for a project that will stretch you well beyond your experience and your comfort zone.

And you also know that you will be judged on your performance on this project.
Fouling up is not an option you relish.

But there is a solution

I have had over 12 years as a successful project manager in business, and then another twelve years as a full time project management trainer, writer, and coach. I have found the best ways to teach project management. I have created a logical, easy to follow, step-by-step course.

This course will give you the basic practical skills you need to start managing a project tomorrow.

So now, you will be able to start your project confidently, know how to set it up robustly, and move from stage to stage. You will feel in control of your project, and confident of delivering the successful results that everyone expects of you.

Below this, you can see the details of my Project Manager's Fast Start Program. This is a rapid, introductory program, that will give you the confidence to get started, and know what's coming next throughout your project.

Poor project management compromises the service your team is delivering.

Improve your Profit Margins, while Delighting your Customer, without the high Cost of Live Training and the Short-term Hit on your Staff's Availability

Your company's projects are running behind schedule.
Things are getting missed, your customers are getting annoyed, and your managers are overspending your budget.

Each time a project manager over-runs and disappoints one of your customers, you need to spend yet more to put things right.
But, more important, it is damaging your reputation.

But there is a solution

I have had over 12 years as a successful project manager in business, and then another twelve years as a full time project management trainer, writer, and coach. I have found the best ways to teach project management. I have created a logical, easy to follow, step-by-step course.

This course will give a rapid refresh of the practical skills you or your people need, to start managing projects differently.

So now, you will be able to give each of your project managers the training they need, at times that work for your business.
You can select the right level of course for each one, and upgrade the courses when you choose to.
You can keep a clear track of your spending, and you will get the training your business needs.

With trained project managers, you will quickly see real results:

• on time delivery
• on budget completion
• delighted customers

Below this, you can see the details of my Project Manager's Fast Start Program. This is an introductory course, that makes a great refresher, or a starter for new project managers. It is available when your people need it, with customisable templates built in.

And, if you need to train three or more people, contact me for details of bulk licence discounts, and even customisation.

Mike
Mike@OnlinePMCourses.com

What will you Get?

You will get a concise structured course to give you a strong introduction to the basics of Project Management:

What People say about Mike Clayton's Project Management Courses

“Very useful. Many excellent strategies to help guide project managers.”

Rob Simpson, Basis (Registration) Ltd

“A great overall introduction to project management. I learnt a lot and have a lot I can start to implement tomorrow!”

Catherine Mendham, Content Consultants

“Very practical, very useful. Gives confidence in knowing what is important and what is not. Mike is a very engaging speaker.”

Louisa Davison, Secret Agent Marketing

“Excellent. Very useful. I have been able to identify what I do and relate theory and strategy to what I have learnt in project management.”

Zed Ali, Project BME Lancashire

“This did what it said on the box – a great deal of practical ideas for planning and managing tasks, along with understanding of key principles for successful delivery”

Andrea Duncan, PDP Co-ordinator – University of Northampton

“One of the best seminars I’ve attended in the last 17 years. Enjoyable practical and useful. I would highly recommend this course”

Diane Massey – DSM Legal Solicitors

Course Curriculum

Before You Start...

• Read Me First
• Meet Your Instructor (4:18)
• Your Continuing Professional Development
• How to Take this Course
• What else can you be doing?
• How to Manage a Great Project

Getting Started: Introducing Project Management and Defining your Project

• Introduction to Section 1: Getting Started
• The Definition of a Project (3:03)
• The Project Lifecycle (5:53)
• Why Split Your Project into Stages? (7:18)
• Goals and Objectives (3:23)
• The Time - Cost - Quality Triangle (7:42)
• Introduction to Scope (8:00)
• Scope and Scope Creep (7:33)
• Tools and Templates for Defining your Project
• Getting Started Podcasts

Project People: Stakeholders and Team-members

• Introduction to Section 2: Stakeholders and Team Members
• Project Organizational Structure (4:37)
• Stakeholder Engagement Process (4:04)
• Easy Stakeholder Analysis (10:05)
• RACI Chart (5:10)
• Tools and Templates for Managing Stakeholders and Team-members
• Project People Podcasts

Planning Success: Project Planning Tools

• Introduction to Section 3: Project Planning Tools
• The Book of the Plan (5:26)
• Creating your Project Timeline (4:09)
• Milestones as Progress Markers (7:08)
• Work Breakdown Structures (7:15)
• The Gantt Chart (5:57)
• Tools and Templates for Planning your Project
• Project Planning Tools Podcasts

Shift Happens! Dealing with Project Risks

• Introduction to Section 4: Shift Happens!
• The Definition of Risk (1:26)
• The Risk Management Process (4:17)
• Risk Analysis (6:48)
• The Six Strategies for Handling Risk (7:18)
• The Risk Register (4:34)
• Risk Happens!
• Tools and Templates for Managing Risk
• Shift Happens! Podcasts

Making it Happen: Delivering and Finishing your Project

• Introduction to Section 5: Making it Happen
• The Monitor and Control Cycle (8:20)
• Project Reporting (5:07)
• Brilliant Project Leader
• Closing your Project Down (5:46)
• Tools and Templates for Delivering and Finishing your Project
• Making it Happen Podcasts

Before you Leave

• Lessons Learned Review: Your Continuing Professional Development
• PMI PDUs
• What did You Think of This Course? (1:29)
• Your 'Easy Upgrade' Offer
• Specialist Courses
• Glossary eBook: Decode the Jargon of Project Management
• Your Bonus Articles
• Celebration & Completion Certificate (0:18)

Should I go for this course, or the
Project Manager's Skills Mastery Program?

That's a great question.

First of all, both courses are designed for new project managers. So the question to ask yourself is 'how deep do you want to go?'

1. Are you a manager who wants to feel confident in taking on a small project?
2. Are you serious about succeeding in your first significant project?

If the answer is yes to both of these questions, you would be wise to consider this course: the Project Manager's Skills Mastery Program. It has over 50 videos: 5.5 hours of material.

If the answer is yes to the first question, but not to the second, then this shorter, introductory, Project Manager's Fast Start Program may well be the one for you. It has over 25 videos: 2.5 hours of material.

Why not compare the curriculum listings?

To open a second window or tab in your browser, click here to see the Project Manager's Skills Mastery Program.

But here is the best bit...

My 'easy-upgrade' promise.

If you buy and enjoy any of our courses and want to extend your learning to a higher-tier course, you will always be able to upgrade to the next tier with the price you paid discounted from the current best cost of the new course.

Please note, however, that we may not be able to repeat any discounts that are currently available.