Project management is about getting things done within a specific timeframe through the use of tools, knowledge, processes, and competencies. This course will introduce you to:
- Defining what is a project
- Identifying the stages in a project.
- The basics of planning a project
- Implementing and monitoring a project
- Completing a project
- Skills of a good project manager
This training course includes handouts and numerous tools to consolidate your learning. You will also be encouraged to pick a simple project relevant to your own work which you can develop during the course.
This course is for anyone who is new to project management and would like to learn techniques to manage a project. It is suitable for any one working the archives sector or the wider cultural and heritage sectors, from senior managers to frontline staff and volunteers.
Course learning outcomes
- Understanding when something is a project or not
- Awareness of core project planning techniques
- Ability to measure and monitor success of your project
- Being able to identify project phases and how they interrelate
- Ability to develop a project implementation plan
- Understanding how to draw a project to a successful conclusion
- Understanding how your own skills currently match those of a good project manager
The learning outcomes map to the following areas of ARA’s competency framework;
- Working with aims and objectives
- Managing and using financial and other resources
- Developing self and others
About our trainer: Elizabeth Oxborrow-Cowan is a highly experienced senior professional archivist and qualified management consultant with extensive experience across all elements of the UK archive sector. Elizabeth brings her experience of working with numerous projects large and small as a consultant and in supporting her consultancy clients.
Booking and delegate fee: £100 for ARA members, £140 for corporate members, £180 non-members
Please book your place via Eventbrite before Friday 7th November 2025. Joining instructions will be sent 24 hours before the start date.
