This intensive two-day course equips professionals with the essential tools to plan, execute, and close projects effectively within complex organisational structures. Participants will master critical path analysis, stakeholder management, risk mitigation, and negotiation techniques without relying on specialist software.
Struggling to deliver projects on time, on budget, and with clear ownership?
What if you could lead with confidence, no software needed?
This two-day course gives you practical tools to define scope, manage stakeholders, and keep projects on track — even in complex organisations. You’ll learn how to break work down, spot risks early, and make smarter calls using the Tee Loss framework.
By the end, you’ll plan with precision, negotiate with impact, and close projects that deliver real value.
It’s available as an open course, closed group session, or one-to-one coaching — and counts towards twelve CPD hours.
To find out more, contact us at lets talk at e q v dot co dot uk.
Counts towards 12 CPD Hours2 Days9:00 - 5:00 for GroupsOpen Public & Closed Group
Please reflect on one or more of the questions below and come prepared to discuss your responses during the session.
Self-Assessment: On a scale of 1–10, how would you rate your current skill level in this subject? What factors influenced your rating?
Development Focus: Identify one specific behaviour, skill, or capability you would like to improve or develop further.
Relevant Examples: If possible, bring one or two relevant examples or scenarios from your experience that you would be willing to share with the group.
What You Will Learn
Define project scope, roles, and organisational structures to ensure clear governance.
Apply the TELOS framework to conduct robust feasibility studies and Go/No-Go decisions.
Construct Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and Product Breakdown Structures (PBS) for clarity.
Apply Critical Path Analysis and Gantt chart logic to manage time and dependencies.
Evaluate feasibility and utilise risk management matrices to protect project value.
Implement effective communication strategies, conflict resolution, and change control procedures.
Execute formal project closure procedures to capture lessons and ensure handover.
Demonstrate negotiation skills to manage stakeholder expectations and resource constraints.
Your Post-Course Challenge
Within 30 days, apply the Stakeholder Power/Interest Matrix to one current project.
Conduct a formal 'Lessons Learned' session for a completed project or phase.
Review your project schedule to identify the Critical Path and any float.
Counts Towards 12 CPD Hours
This course contributes 12 hours of Continuing Professional Development. Delegates can log these hours as evidence of structured learning for professional bodies and employers.
This course is designed for professionals who need to manage projects effectively within organisational settings, regardless of their industry or seniority. It is ideal for those looking to build confidence in planning, delivering, and closing projects while navigating internal structures and stakeholder dynamics.
This course is ideal for:
Project coordinators who are new to managing end-to-end projects and need a structured approach
Team leaders responsible for delivering work through others and seeking better control over timelines and resources
Mid-level managers overseeing initiatives across departments who want to improve governance and accountability
Operations staff tasked with process improvement or change initiatives that require project discipline
Administrative professionals moving into roles with project responsibilities and needing foundational skills
Anyone preparing for greater responsibility who wants to demonstrate capability in managing work formally and successfully
No prior experience needed
No formal project management experience is required to benefit from this course. It is accessible to those new to project work as well as those looking to consolidate and refine their existing approach in a practical, organisational context.
What you will take away
Delegates will leave with increased confidence in initiating, planning, and closing projects, along with practical tools to manage time, risk, and stakeholder expectations. They will gain a clearer understanding of how to structure work, communicate progress, and deliver results that align with organisational goals — all without relying on complex software.
For Groups & Teams
We can deliver this training session in several ways to suit your organisation’s needs:
Open Public Course
Join delegates from other organisations on a scheduled date
Closed Group
Exclusively for your team, using your real scenarios
In Person
Face-to-face at your premises or a venue of your choice
Virtual
Live, interactive online delivery via Teams or Zoom
One-to-One Coaching
Personalised sessions tailored entirely to you
Have two or more people to train?
You may want to consider a closed group course. Benefits include:
Cost effective for teams
Choose a date to suit you
Customise content and timings
No minimum delegate numbers
Uses your real-world scenarios
Builds shared language in your team
Contact us on [email protected] to discuss specific dates and delivery requirements.
How Our Tutor-Led Courses Are Delivered
Before the day
Delegates are given pre-work to complete before attending. This ensures everyone arrives with relevant context and real scenarios from their own experience, so learning is immediately relevant and actionable from the first minute.
On the day
Our sessions are participative and highly interactive. We don’t do “death by PowerPoint” — instead, the day includes a variety of engaging activities throughout:
Real-world casework using your scenarios
Practical hands-on exercises
Real Play (not role play) simulations
Peer learning and group discussion
Case studies and scenario work
Facilitated discussion and structured reflection
What you leave with
Participants leave with:
Practical tools — frameworks and models you can use straight away
Clear action plans — specific next steps tailored to your role
Greater confidence — built through intensive, realistic practice
Skills you can apply immediately — not theory, but techniques tested during the day
After the day
Post-session measurements and a 30-day challenge ensure that learning is embedded and behaviour change is sustained.
Key Features
Course Duration is 2 days
Engaging tutor led event
Comprehensive course materials
Certificates of attendance
Access to Customer Portal (course bookers)
Course Guarantee
Priced per delegate for open public course
£898.00 Plus VAT
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Payment available via all major credit cards or Invoice. All options available during the online booking process.
