Project Management Survival Guide™

Who is it for?

Whether you’re juggling multiple projects or stepping into project management for the first time, this hands-on workshop helps you deliver results without overwhelming your day job. It’s ideal for:

• Operational managers juggling multiple small projects alongside their day job.
• Anyone new to project management or without formal training.

"I have largely been left to my own devices throughout my project management experience and have muddled through, but the structure, skills and tools learnt on this course have been enlightening and make me feel a lot more confident and "ready" when I'm faced with my next project. I feel like I've spent a lot of time firefighting unnecessarily because I didn't use these documents and processes."
Geologist, Oil and Gas Organisation

What you'll learn

This workshop gives you the practical skills, tools, and frameworks to manage projects successfully - on time, on budget and with confidence.

In this workshop, you will:

• Practice real-world project management techniques you can apply immediately.
• Use proven frameworks and templates to plan, track and deliver projects efficiently.
• Manage stakeholders effectively and make faster, better decisions.
• Spot risks early before they become costly.
• Enhance your skills or prepare for professional qualifications.

Interactive and practical: Through exercises, coaching and expert feedback, you’ll tackle real project challenges, share experiences and get guidance from an experienced project management professional. You’ll leave ready to deliver results with confidence.

"Whether experienced or not, this is a great refresher and/or training resource."
Product Manager, Pharmaceutical Organisation

Typical workshop content

Learn by doing with real-life case studies and interactive exercises:

• Understanding business context, project lifecycle, and roles and responsibilities.
• Planning, milestone scheduling, critical path analysis and resource management.
• Change control, scope and issue escalation.
• Benefits management, KPIs, tracking and reporting.
• Stakeholder analysis, communication planning and managing upwards.
• Avoiding project pitfalls and driving quality outcomes.

"Loads of practical tips and tools. The course was enjoyably absent of too much theory and went straight into the practice of project management."
Net Zero Specialist, Global Energy Organisation