Introduction to Project Management

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 anyone working in the record-keeping or wider cultural and heritage sectors, from senior managers to frontline staff and volunteers.

Previous delegates say:

“It fulfilled my expectations! The trainer gave very practical tips and encouraged the other

participants to share their experience too, much of which was also very valuable. It also felt

manageable. There was not information overload. Having it over 2 days helped this”

“I loved the format of the training, very interactive and friendly, and fantastic to have it run over two mornings instead of one day online”.

“The trainer was both knowledgeable and engaging. She was able to get all the points, regardless of complexity, across to everyone, even though we were all at different stages of

understanding. The course was well paced and easy to follow.”

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 frameworks;

• Aims and objectives
• Resource management
• Performance and impact
• Developing self and others

About our trainer: Elizabeth Oxborrow-Cowan FARA 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 Thursday 23rd April 2026. Joining instructions will be sent 24 hours before the start date.