Practical Project Management

EVOC (Edinburgh Voluntary Organisations’ Council) has been supporting the people and communities of Edinburgh since 1868. Our vision is for people in Edinburgh to live in an equitable, sustainable and resilient city, supported by a thriving third sector. Our purpose is to serve the needs of people and communities across Edinburgh by supporting our members and third sector organisations to be effective and drive the change they need. We will specialise in information gathering and sharing, research, analysis, advocacy and relationship management, to deliver impact for our members, funders and the wider community in Edinburgh.

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Learn key ideas for defining and managing projects.  Participants will practice on real-life examples using relevant practical tools.

Edinburgh Voluntary Organisations' Council

EVOC Training

A selection of top-quality training courses, delivered by experienced trainers, created specifically to support third sector groups and organisations.

Course OverviewThe nature of the sector requires that organisations are skilled at designing and implementing projects in the contexts of need and of policy.Learning OutcomesBy the end of this in-person course, participants will better understand the essential principles and practices of good Project Management.The course cover:<ul><li>Getting Good Ideas</li><li>Designing Projects with Relevant Outcomes</li><li>Stakeholder Engagement</li><li>Tasks, Milestones, Resources</li><li>Managing and Reducing Risk</li><li>Team Life Cycle</li><li>Basic Budgeting and Financial Management</li><li>Monitoring and Evaluation</li><li>Management and Reporting</li></ul>Who should attend?This course would suit anyone currently involved in managing a project or about to, and someone who would like to learn what’s involved. Trainer: John BonnarTestimonials“We packed a lot into the day and I’m excited to bring this knowledge back to the rest of my team.”"So many good tips to make any project a structured and successful one." Refrestments will be provided.

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