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Project Management

  • Level(s) of Study: Short course
  • Course Fee:

    Available at no cost to eligible individuals (see criteria below).

  • Start Date(s): Tuesday 20 May 2025
  • Duration: Tuesday 20 May 2025, 10am-4pm (one day)
  • Study Mode(s): Part-time
  • Location: Kirkby-in-Ashfield
  • Entry Requirements: More information

Introduction:

Please note: This course is delivered through the Enterprising Ashfield project, which is funded by the Government's Towns Fund. Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé (NTU) is pleased to offer free (fully funded) places on this course to support individuals and employees of businesses that are based in the towns of Kirkby-in-Ashfield and Sutton-in-Ashfield.

Join our one-day project management course for a practical and focused investment in your business's success. This course provides essential knowledge and skills to navigate projects efficiently. It covers key aspects, from mastering the tender stage to defining success criteria, ensuring your team is well-equipped for effective project execution.

Our emphasis on stakeholder management and continuous improvement through launch meetings adds a strategic edge to your team's capabilities. Acquiring disciplines in organisation, planning, and QCD parameters measurement enhances their ability to meet deadlines and manage resources effectively.

This course is designed to empower your team without overselling, making them valuable contributors to your business's success and adaptability in the fast-paced world of project management.

What you’ll study

What will I learn?

  • Apply project management principles to diverse projects, both external and internal, understanding their universal applicability.
  • Execute crucial tasks during the tender stage, recognising their significance in project initiation.
  • Identify and define project stakeholders, comprehending their roles for effective project collaboration.
  • Define project success criteria, recognising variations among stakeholders, and engage in continuous improvement through launch meetings and post-project reviews.

What skills will I gain?

  • Acquire essential disciplines for efficient project execution, including organisation, planning, and execution skills.
  • Recognise the importance of milestones and deliverables, mastering effective planning and monitoring techniques.
  • Learn to measure project success using Quality, Cost, and Delivery (QCD) parameters, ensuring timely, budget-friendly, and quality-driven outcomes.
  • Develop skills in risk analysis, seize opportunities, and master techniques for setting project baselines, tracking progress, and ensuring success through regular reviews.

Certificate of attendance and digital badge

Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a digital certificate of attendance and a digital badge powered by .

Your  is more than just a certificate – it’s secure, verifiable, and protected against fraud through encryption and blockchain technology.

They also come with detailed metadata, including an overview of the skills you have achieved on the course, evidence of completion, and assessment criteria if appropriate.

Share your achievements seamlessly with friends, customers, and potential employers online, and proudly add your badge or certificate to social media platforms such as LinkedIn, so all the right people can see it.

How you’re taught

The course will be delivered in-person from the  in Kirkby-in-Ashfield.

Contact hours

Tuesday 20 May 2025, 10am-4pm.

This course will also be taking place on the following date:

Tuesday 21 October 2025, 10am-4pm

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Tutor profiles: Beth Rhodes

Beth Rhodes is an experienced quality and compliance Internal Quality Assurer (IQA) and auditor with over 14 years’ experience in the training sector, currently leading the training division at Clear Quality.

She has developed training materials, systems, products, qualification standards, and specifications across a wide range of sectors, including management, logistics, customer service, retail, catering, hospitality, and administration.

Beth is responsible for overseeing quality, compliance, and development for the training and certification business. This includes the creation of training materials, products, systems, procedures, standards, and qualifications. Additionally, she manages the development of Learning Management Systems (LMS), SharePoint, and the operational procedures for her team, ensuring the highest standards of training, certification, and qualifications through rigorous auditing.

Entry requirements

You must be over the age of 18 in order to attend this course.

To be eligible for a fully funded place, you must live or work in the towns of Kirkby-in-Ashfield or Sutton-in-Ashfield. To check if your home or work postcode is eligible visit the Enterprising Ashfield postcode checker page.

Fees and funding

This course is available at no cost to eligible participants.

If you live or work outside the eligible postcode area, you can join our fee-paying short courses delivered on the City Campus.

How to apply

If you have any questions about this course, you can email EnterprisingAshfield@ntu.ac.uk or call us at +44 (0)115 848 2813.