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Nirvana Project Management (NMK)

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If you want to improve your project success rate, develop project management skills that will facilitate the growth of your projects and your business, and need practical dos and don'ts you or your staff can implement immediately, NMK's unique Nirvana project management course is designed for you. This course is a chance for you to learn to use basic and advanced project management tools and techniques, and to tailor them for use on your projects and in your company...

NB: 50% DISCOUNT FOR MULTIPLE PLACE BOOKINGS - MUST BE BOOKED BY PHONE!

Cost: First delegate £800.00;
second and further delegates from the same company get a 50% discount: £400.00.

Do you need to improve the productivity of your project teams, do you need to get your projects delivered on time and on budget, do you need project management training that is tailored to your company, do you want access to the latest Web 2.0 project management applications and principles?

If you want to improve your project success rate, develop project management skills that will facilitate the growth of your projects and your business, and need practical dos and don'ts you or your staff can implement immediately, NMK's unique Nirvana project management course is designed for you. This course is a chance for you to learn to use basic and advanced project management tools and techniques, and to tailor them for use on your projects and in your company.

Nirvana is a fully-rounded course spread over 2 1/2 days, over 2 months. It involves practical assistance, workshop theory and 1:1 mentoring, aimed to give you the best possible advantage in a highly competitive industry.

Dates: 24th Oct, 14th Nov and 8th Dec

You'll be mentored by a seasoned project management expert; Rob Purdie. With over 11 years experience in the software and web application development industries, Rob has successfully managed hundreds of projects, led project management departments, established Project Management Offices and worked with senior management teams and staff to develop, implement and maintain strategic plans, processes and best practices. Book your place now for a unique opportunity to learn from one of the industry most experienced project management professionals.

How the Nirvana 2 1/2 day course will benefit your business:

• by positive, measurable impact on your company's project management practices
• by helping you to clarify your organisational project management processes and what practical steps you need to take to achieve your goals
• by giving you the tools and confidence for practical implementation, immediately.
• by giving you a chance to share ideas, fears and experiences in confidence on a 1:1 basis

Who the course is for:

This course is specifically aimed at digital professionals with responsibility for managing multidisciplinary teams either within digital agencies or as part of an in-house department.

Companies are encouraged where possible to send more than one representative, and additional places are offered at a highly reduced rate.

Objectives:

• To introduce participants to both fundamental and advanced project management concepts, tools and techniques
• To build project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and closing skills
• To empower participants through shared learning and practical immediate implementation.

Course structure:

• The course workshops consist of two full days and one half day each one month apart
• Over the course, 2 private consultancy sessions of up to 2 hours are offered with the course leader
• Each day of workshop will be balanced between individual and group work and presentation
• Intense preparation exercises will be set well in advance for each day and will be an integral part of the workshop.

Preparation:

• All participants will be required to sign a confidentiality agreement
• Participants must complete all course modules accordingly prior to the sessions

Cost: First delegate £800.00;
second and more delegates from the same company: £400.00.

Places on this course are limited to help focus on your individual needs. Book your place now.

Location

University of Westminster, 115 New Cavendish Street, London W1W 6UW