Project-based working (also online virtual classroom)

This course will bring you up to the level required to work effectively on a project basis. You will learn to successfully deal with important elements such as objectives, tasks, people and planning.

Assignments are increasingly being carried out in teams within organisations. Turning an assignment into a project requires specific knowledge and skills. What does project-based work actually involve? How does it differ from your 'normal' daily activities? This course will bring you up to the level required to work effectively on a project basis. You will learn to successfully deal with important elements such as objectives, tasks, people and planning.

Student profile

This course is suitable for project managers and project coordinators or those who want to develop in project based working.

Objectives

• You learn how to work successfully in projects
• You learn to clearly delineate the task and the result
• You are able to phase and plan a project
• You can manage projects based on time, budget, quality, information and organisation
• You can optimally align your project organisation with the project environment
• You gain insight into effective collaboration and communication within project teams
• You increase your added value as a project team member

Curriculum

• Characteristics of project-based working
• Characteristics of a project
• Scope of the project
• Project proposal and project plan
• Phasing, planning and decision moments in projects
• Tasks and responsibilities in the project organisation
• Quality, budget, people and turnaround time
• Projects in addition to your work
• Project management and control
• Project progress and reporting
• Working together within the project team
• Practical situations and examples
• Personal action plan

Instruction modes

Prior to the course you will map out your personal learning goals in an intake form on the online learning environment.

Under the guidance of an experienced trainer you will become familiar with the subject matter through theory, exercises and interaction in the meetings. In between meetings you will work on assignments together with your fellow students and exchange experiences in the online learning environment. By introducing your own project, the course will focus on your own daily practice. At the end of the course you will draw up a personal action plan.

When you have completed the entire course you will receive your ICM certificate.