Managing Projects Overview and Standards

The Managing Projects modules are mapped to National Occupational and Apprenticeship Standards. Below is an overview of the module and which of the standards it relates to.

Managing Projects

Content Summary

Awareness	Project set up. Stages of projects.
Desire	Reaching out to the right people. Communicate the right things. Provide team support in the right way.
Ability	Stakeholder analysis. Communications planning. Project lifecycle.
Duplication	Leading projects powerfully.

Learning Outcomes

How to set a project up for success.
Stakeholder mapping and comms.
Managing through the project lifecycle.

National Occupational Standard Element

F1	Manage a project
K1	The fundamental characteristics of projects as opposed to routine management functions/activities..
K2	The role and key responsibilities of a project manager.
K3	Key stages in the project life cycle.
KCSK2	Key stakeholders – the individuals or groups who have a vested interest in the success of the project and the organisation.
PC8	Communicate progress to the project sponsor(s), any key stakeholders and any project team members on a regular basis.
B4	You create a sense of common purpose.
B8	You take pride in delivering high quality work..
B9	You take personal responsibility for making things happen.

Apprenticeship Standard Team Leader / Supervisor
Gov Doc ST0384/01

Interersonal Effectiveness – excellence – managing people and developing relationships	Leading people Managing people Building relationships Communication
Organisational Performance - delivering results	Project management
Personal Effectiveness – managing self	Decision making
What is required (developed and exhibited in the workplace)	Takes responsibility Inclusive Agile Professionalism

Apprenticeship Standard for Operations/Departmental Manager Gov Doc ST0385/01

Organisational Performance - delivering results	Project management
Interpersonal Excellence - managing people and developing relationships	Managing people Leading people Building relationships Communication
Personal Effectiveness – managing self	Decision making
What is required (developed and exhibited in the workplace)	Takes responsibility Inclusive Agile Professionalism