Ready to take your project management skills to the next level? Our 2-day Practical Project Management course is designed for professionals who want more than just theory, they want tools they can use immediately in the workplace.

Whether you're strengthening your project management foundation or exploring more advanced techniques, this comprehensive course blends proven methodologies with hands-on exercises to ensure you're prepared to lead projects with confidence and control.

Ideal for project managers, team leaders, and professionals responsible for delivering outcomes, this course equips you with the skills to manage projects effectively from initiation to completion.

This dynamic course by PD Training is available now throughout Australia, including Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra and Perth.

Please click the In-House Training tab to receive a free quote for courses delivered at your preferred location.

Your Learning Outcomes

  • By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

    • Understand the key roles and responsibilities of a project manager

    • Select and initiate projects aligned with organisational strategy

    • Define clear project scope and create an effective Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

    • Apply accurate estimating techniques for time, cost, and resources

    • Develop realistic project schedules that align with project goals

    • Implement change control processes to manage project scope effectively

    • Create and manage project budgets using Earned Value Management (EVM) principles

    • Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks to ensure smooth delivery

    • Communicate effectively with stakeholders and manage expectations

    • Build, lead, and develop high-performing project teams

    • Apply leadership techniques to motivate and guide project teams

    • Conduct effective project closures, capturing lessons learned and documenting outcomes

    • Apply project management principles and tools directly to real-world scenarios

PD Training specialise in:

Live Online

Face-to-Face

Hybrid

Plus the workshops are always tailored to your current context

"Really happy with it. Was a good snapshot/rudimentary coverage of project management. Thank you."

Queensland Competition Authority (QCA)

 

"Andrew was a great trainer he really got involved with our project mangement and was very encouraging and positive."

Club Assist

 

"A good introduction to Project Planning pitched appropriately at our beginner level."

City of Mandurah

 

"I was very happy with the trainer Gill.She was very resourceful and was able to deliver the training to me so I could understand. the venue was not really good."

"Trainer kept the group well engaged and involved."

"I especially loved the slide that Gill used with the six different views of project management."

"Scoping was the most usefull."

Family and Community Services - Aboriginal Housing Office

 

"The trainer Helen was awesome - very knowledgeable, friendly and easy to approach. Course content was easy to follow with great examples/activities used to enforce what we had just learnt. Catering was also fantastic with an easy to find venue, Would definitely recommend."

Origin

 

"Engaging interactive course."

The Office Of The Esafety Commissioner

 

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The training material is really good and the online class room ongoing support is a great way to ask any questions later.
LEO Pharma

Plus you’ll also receive:

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Money Back
Guarantee

If you’re not happy with the outcomes from
the course we offer a money back guarantee

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REACH
Profiles

For every participant
valued at $199 each

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Sick Day
Safety Net

No one left behind
with our 1/2 price re-run promise

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Development
Dashboard

12-months access to the unique REACH Future Proofing Personal Development Dashboard with personally curated learning to develop agility to adapt to different people tasks and situations.

Learn Project Management Practical Training Now

In a world where businesses are increasingly driven by projects, the ability to manage those projects effectively has become a critical skill, regardless of industry or job title. Strong project management not only ensures that objectives are met on time and within budget but also fosters collaboration, mitigates risks, and delivers real value to organisations.

The Practical Project Management course was developed to bridge the gap between theory and execution. Over two intensive days, this program combines foundational knowledge with advanced tools and leadership strategies to give participants the confidence and capability to lead projects from start to finish.

This course is designed for professionals who are ready to elevate their skills and drive successful outcomes. With a strong focus on real-world application, participants will walk away with practical techniques they can immediately apply in their roles—whether they’re managing internal initiatives, client projects, or cross-functional teams.

We hope this course empowers you to manage projects with greater clarity, control, and impact—and inspires the next step in your professional growth.

Course Outline for Project Management Practical Training

After completing this course, participants will have learned to:

Topic 1

The Profession of Project Management

  • Gain a solid understanding of the role and responsibilities of a project manager and how you can add value to any organisation.

Topic 2

Project Selection & Approval

  • Discover how to choose the right projects aligned with strategic goals and secure stakeholder buy-in.

Topic 3

Scope Definition & the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

  • Learn how to define project boundaries and break down tasks effectively.

Topic 4

Controlling Changes

  • Master change control methods to manage scope changes smoothly.

Topic 5

Estimating Techniques

  • Develop accurate project estimates, setting a strong foundation for planning and budgeting.

Topic 6

Project Budgeting and Earned Value Management (EVM)

  • Get hands-on with budgeting techniques and learn how to use EVM for tracking project performance.

Topic 7

Preparing a Project Schedule

  • Build a practical timeline that keeps your team on track and meets project goals.

Topic 8

Project Risk Management

  • Identify, assess, and mitigate risks effectively to safeguard project success.

Topic 9

Stakeholder & Communications Management

  • Develop strong communication skills to engage stakeholders and manage expectations.

Topic 10

Team Development and Leadership

  • Cultivate leadership skills to inspire and guide your team toward project success.

Topic 11

Project Closure

  • Understand the steps to wrap up a project effectively, capturing key learnings and delivering final results.

Plus you’ll also receive:

shield

Money Back
Guarantee

If you’re not happy with the outcomes from
the course we offer a money back guarantee

profiles

REACH
Profiles

For every participant
valued at $199 each

sick

Sick Day
Safety Net

No one left behind
with our 1/2 price re-run promise

dashboard

Development
Dashboard

12-months access to the unique REACH Future Proofing Personal Development Dashboard with personally curated learning to develop agility to adapt to different people tasks and situations.

Learn Project Management Practical Training Now

We create training that meets your needs.

1-hour Motivator

3-hour Power Sessions

Full Day Training

Conferences & Summits

  • OFFSITE
  • AT YOUR WORKPLACE
  • ONLINE

We’ll make things easier so you can focus on adding more value

We take care of all of the details, so you don’t have to:

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    training
  • Sign
    In Sheet
  • Generate Branded
    Course Flyers
  • PDF’S of
    Certificates
  • Collects and
    Reports Feedback
  • Complete Results
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What are people going to do differently?

At the completion of training participants are encouraged to create an action plan, and invite an accountability buddy via their Orgmenta App.

In your Training Management Centre you have transparency to the action plans so you can see what people are going to do differently.

Want to get clear on impacts and measure success? We support you.

Our systems and people make it easy to identify how you’ll be able to measure impacts and then report on the success in the weeks or months after training.

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It’s surprisingly easy to make it so that your system can automatically be up to date with all the training record details you need.

More than just a training provider - we are your learning and development partner.

We look forward to working with you, talk to one of our friendly expert consultants today.
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  • Fresh targeted video-based microlearning content with interactive lessons and quizzes included.
  • Rigourous review process
  • Only $11.00 per course per person per year
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