Course CodeBBS201Fee CodeS4Duration (approx)100 hoursQualificationTo obtain formal documentation the optional exam(s) must be completed which will incur an additional fee of £30. Alternatively, a letter of completion may be requested. Learn to Plan and Manage any Type of Horticultural Project Creating a new garden, renovating an established garden Set up, operate and dismantle an exhibition stand Organise a Sporting Event Install a new irrigation or drainage system Grow and deliver plants, vegetables, fruit or some other horticultural product, to order Lesson Structure There are 9 lessons in this course: Introduction to Project Management Scope and Value of Project Management Understanding what project management is The Need for Project Management The Project Lifecycle Project Identification and Initiating Process Project Planning Project Implementation Execution and Control Project Completion and Evaluation Project Identification Scope and Nature of the Project Formulating Project Objectives Developing a Project Outline Assessing a Projects Feasibility Feasibility Checklist The Identification Test Three Types of Risk How to Plan Projects Planning Hierarchy Planning Parameters Planning Quality Developing a Strategy Framework Project Breakdown Structure Planning Time The Gantt Chart PERT Charts Planning Expense Delegating Responsibilities How to Implement a Project Introduction Implementation Controlling Process Applying Standards Events Control Chart Budget Control Chart Monitoring Performance Evaluating Performance Regulating Process Completing and Evaluating a Project Why is it necessary to Close a Project Declaring Imminent Completion Reassignment of Resources Considering Project Sustainability Project Assessment; Final Report, Performance Reviews Appraising the Project Why Projects Succeed or Fail Developing Better Technical Project Management Skills Preparing a Project Proposal Proposal Layout Drawing Up a Budget Constructing a Post Project Appraisal Software for Projects; How Project Management Software Works, choosing software What Project Management Software Cannot Do Developing Better Leadership Skills Scope and Nature of Leadership How to Be A Project Leader Visibility & Communications Leadership Characteristics Leadership Skills Improving Leadership Skills Giving Directives and Introducing Change Orders Critical Personnel Skill Development Inevitability of Problems Common Problems Schedule variations Changing priorities Administration overload Deadline Changes Cash blow out Inappropriate skills Role Confusion Exhausted Team Politics Reduced Motivation Communication Breakdown Major Assignment In this lesson you will develop the full documentation for a project, hypothetical or real. Ever Changing Aspects of Project Management Project management in an ever changing industry – new systems, new IT applications and new engineering solutions are under constant development. Project management is also being applied to a far broader industry base then it was 10 years ago. New project management models (paradigms) are being developed and these are also under constant review. Although the science of project management may not change, as new data or new ways of thinking come into play - the way in which project management is approached and interpreted does change. Many project managers may feel more comfortable sticking to ‘tried and true’ methods and this may be the right and valid method for an individual project. Using proven methods can limit risk - the project manager is usually assured that the project will move along in a smooth and predetermined way, with fewer problems than may be associated with using a new model. However sometimes this isn’t the best approach, always dismissing rather than embracing change (to project management models) may also be limiting the scope of a project, it also limits creativity; sometimes new ways need to be explored and implemented to gain the best results Who Will Benefit From This Course? landscapers developers land managers park management business owners entrepreneurs Anyone working on projects or wanting to learn the basics of project management in any sector or industry.