Why Project Management Matters
Master the Essentials of Project Management in Just One Day.
An astonishing 70% of projects fail, costing businesses enormous amount of time and money.
Project failure usually happens because of a lack of project management skills - leading to poor planning and execution.
Whether you’re new to project work or want to strengthen your planning and organisational skills, this practical one-day course gives you the core tools you need to run successful projects with confidence.
You'll learn how to structure a project, plan effectively, manage risks, communicate clearly, and keep everything on track – without getting lost in jargon or complicated frameworks.
You don't need to have 'project manager' in your job title to do this course. Many professionals find themselves managing projects even when it's not a core part of their role.
This course is perfect for anyone who wants a clear, simple, hands-on introduction to project management that you can apply immediately in your role.
By the end of the day, you’ll be able to:
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Plan and structure projects using a simple, reliable process
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Set clear objectives, milestones and roles
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Identify risks early and take practical action
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Keep stakeholders informed and engaged
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Stay organised and in control from start to finish
Project Management Course Content
For in-house training the course can be tailored to your specific requirements
Every participant receives:
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A comprehensive course workbook packed with notes, exercises, and templates.
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Step-by-step frameworks and templates to apply what you've learned.
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Practical examples that can be applied to real workplace challenges straight away.
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Certificate of Completion after the course.
Understanding How Projects Work
We start with the essentials – what a project is, how it differs from routine work, and why projects often fail.
This gives you a solid grounding before we go into the planning process.
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Understand the key characteristics of a project
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Identify common pitfalls and risks in project environments
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See how successful projects are structured from start to finish
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Recognise the roles, responsibilities and behaviours that support success
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Appreciate the differences between PRINCE2, Agile and APM
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Apply the Iron Triangle of project management
Initiating a Project & Defining the Scope
Setting up the project for success before work begins.
You’ll explore simple tools to clarify what the project must achieve, who is involved and what the boundaries are – the essential step many people skip.
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Define clear objectives using purpose, outcomes and success criteria
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Identify the key driver of your project
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Clarify scope – what’s included, what’s excluded, and why it matters
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Understand stakeholders and map their influence and involvement
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Develop a Business Case to get commitment from stakeholders
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Write a simple Project Brief that everyone can agree on
Planning the Project
Turning the idea into a clear, structured plan.
This module gives you practical tools to break the project into manageable tasks, estimate time and effort, and plan the critical path to delivery.
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Break work into manageable chunks using a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
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Estimate time and resources realistically
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Determine the Critical Path of your project to build the schedule
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Build timelines and milestones
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Create a Gantt chart to easily track progress
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Identify dependencies and avoid hidden bottlenecks
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Plan communication so the right people stay informed
Managing Risks, Issues and Change
Staying one step ahead throughout the project.
Here we look at practical risk and issue management in a way that’s easy to apply day-to-day – without spreadsheets full of obscure labels.
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Identify risks early and prioritise them
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Put effective mitigations in place
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Distinguish between risks and issues (and why it matters)
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Manage changes constructively without derailing the project
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Use simple tools to track and monitor project health
Running the Project Day-to-Day
How to stay organised, communicate well, and keep everything on track.
This is where we focus on the practical toolkit you’ll use once the project is up and running.
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Organise tasks and track progress
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Run effective project meetings (planning, stand-ups, reviews)
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Work with different personalities and communication styles (including DISC)
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Keep stakeholders engaged throughout the project
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Monitor tolerances and when to make changes to the project
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How to use budget, time and quality to manage project issues
Delivering & Closing the Project
Ending your project well – not just finishing.
We wrap up the project lifecycle with a structured approach to delivery, handover and learning from what worked (and what didn’t).
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Deliver outputs smoothly and hand over responsibilities
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Determine when a project should be closed prematurely
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Check against success criteria to ensure outcomes were achieved
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Capture lessons learned and embed improvements for next time
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Celebrate success and close down the project properly
Course Delivery
In-House Training
Private in-house courses are available by contacting me. Delivered in-person at your site or another location of your choice. Training can also take place online via Teams.
In-house sessions allow me to tailor the content to your organisation’s specific goals, culture, and challenges. Group training also benefits from a lower cost per person than public courses.
Public Courses
Regular public courses available to everyone. Live, online training classes delivered via Microsoft Teams.
Perfect for individuals or a small number of attendees. Interactive and engaging to give you the classroom experience while building your skills and confidence.
Public Course Dates
Book instantly onto one of my regular public courses below. Online project management courses are delivered as live instructor-led training via Microsoft Teams.
Looking for in-person or remote project management training for your team?
Please contact me to discuss our in-house training options.
- Project Management 24/03/2624 Mar 2026, 09:30 – 16:30 GMTLive Online Training
- Project Management 11/06/2611 Jun 2026, 09:30 – 16:30 BSTLive Online Training
- Project Management 30/09/2630 Sept 2026, 09:30 – 16:30 BSTLive Online Training
- Project Management 08/12/2608 Dec 2026, 09:30 – 16:30 GMTLive Online Training
Who Is This Course For?
This course is the perfect if you are looking to learn the fundamentals of Project Management.
It is ideal for anyone who needs to plan, organise or deliver projects as part of their role – without getting lost in jargon or complex methodologies.
It’s especially suited to:
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New or aspiring project managers who want a clear, practical introduction to project work
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Team leaders and supervisors responsible for delivering projects alongside day-to-day duties
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Professionals managing internal projects such as system rollouts, events, process improvements or operational changes
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Project support staff who want to have a better understanding of project management to help improve processes
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Business owners and managers who need a structured, reliable approach to planning and delivery
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Anyone who wants to feel more confident managing timelines, stakeholders, risks and expectations
Whether you work in operations, administration, education, software, finance, HR or any other area, the tools in my project management training can be applied to every type of project.
Why Choose Mark Baglow Training
Frequently Asked Questions
For more general questions about booking, pricing, delivery and more, please visit the main FAQ Page
A more in-depth, in-house programme with hands-on planning, case studies, and tailored project scenarios for teams.
Build the leadership and communication skills needed to lead project teams and manage stakeholders with one-day and two-day courses.
Learn how to prioritise work, manage deadlines, and stay organised while delivering projects under pressure.
Whether you’re starting your first project or looking to bring more structure and control to the ones you already manage, this course will give you the tools, templates and confidence to deliver results.
Join one of my upcoming public online sessions or get in touch to discuss in-house training.
For in-house training, I also offer a more in-depth 2-day project management course.
Just fill in the form to get the conversation started.
You can also book a free 30 minute no-obligation consultation call here
