Project management essentials

This micro course is designed to support finance professionals who are taking on project management responsibilities. As a finance professional, you are likely to be involved in, or have some responsibility for, the delivery of projects.  

Understanding project management methodology can help you to foresee common project issues, manage them effectively, and achieve project objectives. This micro course explores the key tasks that need to be performed to successfully complete a project.

This micro course aims to provide project management knowledge and skills for individuals responsible for achieving project objectives and who apply project management skills and knowledge in a variety of contexts, across a number of industry sectors. They may use project tools and methodologies selectively to support organisational or business activities. This micro course aims to provide sound theoretical knowledge base and use of a range of specialised competencies to initiate, plan, execute and evaluate their own work and/or the work of others. 

Project management skills are essential for professional accountants and finance professionals as they enable effective financial project management, risk mitigation, budgeting, stakeholder management, business strategy development and performance measurement. These skills contribute to better financial outcomes, improved decision-making, and enhanced organizational success.  

Benefits of attending this micro course: 

• Learn more about the lifecycle of a project 
• Understand the critical tasks that need to be completed at each phase to ensure project success 
• Learn how to use project management tools and techniques  
• Understand the importance of clear and effective communication with stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

By attending this micro course, you’ll be able to: 

Demonstrate and understanding of the lifecycle of a project 

• Recognise the importance of the tasks that need to be completed at each phase to ensure project success 
• Demonstrate an understanding of project management tools and techniques 
• Recognise the role of clear and effective communication with stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle .