Project Management Essentials

Learn to effectively meet your project objectives on time and on budget.

  • Explore the role of projects in contemporary organisations - why do we have projects?
  • Clearly define projects to maximise their value.
  • Identify the key elements of a project plan.
  • Lead and manage project teams.
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    • What is covered in the course?
      • How to estimate project time and costs.
      • Developing effective project documentation, schedules and Gantt charts .
      • Establishing project control systems and monitoring progress.
      • Managing project risks and addressing project issues.
      • How to communicate project plan progress.

    • Should I attend?

      This course suits any manager, professional or team leader with current or future project responsibility, or anyone who wants to understand and apply project management methodology.

    • How will I benefit?

      You will gain:

      • practical tools and skills to enhance your project management approach
      • confidence in leading and coordinating projects
      • increased ability to gain stakeholder support for your projects.

    • How will my organisation benefit?

      Your organisation will gain:

      • leaders and managers who can develop their staff to the benefit of the organisation
      • improved self-reliance to achieve organisational goals
      • greater employee engagement and satisfaction
      • improved organisational communication.

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    • AQF Equivalence, Articulation Pathways CPD Points and Certification
      • Gain credit into the Professional Management Program by completing this course and its assessment
      • The course offers pathways into the Adelaide MBA as part of the Professional Management Program
      • You will receive a soft copy University of Adelaide Certificate of Completion.
      • This PACE course may contribute to earning Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points or credit. Many professional associations accredit CPD at a standard rate of 1 hour of professional development / learning = 1 CPD point. This should be used as a guide only and confirmation should be sought from your accrediting body prior to registration in any PACE course or program.
    The course was enriching, professionally, and gave me a good insight into my own personal development. Great course!past participant

    What will I receive as part of this course?

    • Printed course book and materials (PDF copy for tablet on request)
    • Certificate of Completion and training record
    • Refreshments during the day, including a light lunch on full day courses

    What should I bring to the course?

    Our courses are designed to be work-related and interactive. Please bring current workplace examples related to this topic for use on the day.

    Available course dates:

    • Wednesday 4 & Thursday 5 June 2025 (8:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.)

      Course Start Date: Wednesday 4 & Thursday 5 June 2025 (8:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.)
      Location: L 7, 10 Pulteney St. Adelaide
      Instructor(s):
      Dr Nick Hadjinicolaou
      Nick is a strategy, project and quality management consultant who has completed over 50 projects in senior leadership and strategic roles include Portfolio and Program Management, Program Director, Digital Transformation Manager, IT Manager and consulting roles for various organisations such as IBM, Telstra, 3Pillars Asia Pacific, Business SA, the State Government, NCVER, Torrens University Australia and BAE Systems Australia. Nick has a passion for learning, coaching, collaboration and helping others with over 20 years of teaching experience. He has completed a BSc, MBA(Adel), MPM(Adel), and a PhD in Strategic Project Management in 2019. He is active in research in the areas of strategy and Generative AI, organisational agility, project portfolio management and project management with over 25 global publications.
      Schedule number: 8564
      Required fees: Price
      Enrolment Fee (GST Free)$1,850.00
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