Project Management Essentials: Part 1 - The Fundamentals

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Gain the knowledge, skills and confidence to manage real world projects with success.

This course covers the complete project life cycle — from project initiation and definition, through project implementation, and finally to the often-neglected project completion phase. Integration of a realistic project simulation throughout the course challenges participants with the same kinds of twists and turns that real projects often experience. With expert facilitation by some of today’s top thought leaders in project management, this course is ideal for those that want to obtain a solid foundation in project management fundamentals.

This is the first of three courses within our “essential series”, however, project team members and project managers involved in small to mid-size projects may find that this is the only project management course they will ever need.

For organizations, this course supports Project Management - adopting flexible approaches to project-based work.

How You Will Benefit

Through project simulation, group exercises, and discussion, participants completing this workshop will be able to…

Identify key contributors to project failure and apply specific project management techniques to reduce those causes
Identify options for structuring a project team, and select the most appropriate for a situation
Plan specific actions to overcome key challenges of working within a Matrix Organization
Use specific project management tools, designed to obtain high level buy-in among key project stakeholders before investing large amounts of time in detailed planning
Identify key areas of project risk, assess their impact and identify options for responding
Develop a work breakdown structure to break a project down into discrete, manageable activities complete with measurable deliverables
Model the flow and timing of a project during the planning stages, and test different “what-if” scenarios to both optimize and ensure that a project is “doable” before starting
Identify “critical path activities” to reduce unnecessary project delays and undertake high priority tasks first
Recognize appropriate uses of contingency to minimize the negative effects of unknowns on the schedule and allow resources time within the schedule to complete non-project activities without impacting project deliverables
Given several ways of using contingency, assess the pros and cons of each
Assess project resource requirements, recognize resource assumptions and evaluate resource conflicts and potential solutions
Apply specific techniques to reduce scope creep during project planning, monitoring and control
Use specific tools and techniques to improve communication with project stakeholders
Apply specific tools and techniques to create a productive project team environment
Compare current project status to an original plan to identify potential problems and make proactive decisions based on accurate data
Recognize elements of a properly closed out project, and avoid the syndrome of the “project that never dies”

Who Should Attend

Individuals who are both new to project management and experienced project managers who have not had formal project management training, project team members, subject matter experts who contribute to projects and “accidental” project managers - those for whom project management is a secondary part of their role.

When delivered in-house, Project Management Essentials is very effective in “jump-starting” a team embarking on a medium to large-scale project, and can be held over three consecutive days, or 1 day/week over three consecutive weeks.

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Thierno Sall, Computer Support Specialist, National Research Council Jan 18, 2023
Past Participant, CMC Canadian Management Centre Jan 18, 2023

Thorough information on Project Management from the beginning stage to completion.
Past Participant, The TJX Companies, Inc Jan 18, 2023

The course was great. Instructor was very easy to understand, gave realistic examples to help re-enforce understandings. Left plenty of room for questions, and engagement. Very good course, thank you!
Cindy Tsai, Registered Dietitian, Sherbourne Health Centre Jan 18, 2023

Really great blend of theory, hands-on exercises with the project management tools. I loved hearing from an experienced project manager. The flow was smooth and questions were welcomed throughout the course, which enhanced the learning.
Reza Jerdi, Quality Assurance Analyst, Celestica International LP Nov 2, 2022
Past Participant, Glencore Canada Corporation Nov 2, 2022
D.J. LeBlanc, Advisor, Operations Quality, Celestica International LP Nov 2, 2022

Kristine was absolutely fantastic. Just the right amount of interaction.
Angela Fajardo, Business Process Improvement, Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General Nov 2, 2022
Past Participant, Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat Nov 2, 2022

Fantastic instructor. Kristine did a wonderful job of pacing, giving breaks, encouraging participation. All around, she is a wonderful facilitator.
Dimitri Condarcuri, ERP Manager, Gyptech Sep 30, 2022
Dave Perry, Funeral Manager, Mount Pleasant Group Sep 30, 2022
Past Participant, Mount Pleasant Group Sep 30, 2022
Past Participant, IDC Canada Sep 30, 2022
Past Participant, Mount Pleasant Group Sep 30, 2022
Past Participant, Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General Sep 30, 2022
Past Participant, Mount Pleasant Group Sep 30, 2022
Past Participant, Children's Aid Society Of Toronto Jun 1, 2022
Past Participant, Stanton Territorial Hospital Jun 1, 2022
Past Participant, Legal Aid Ontario Jun 1, 2022
Stephanie Clement, Manager, Transformational Projects, Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Apr 7, 2022
Shana Reside, Manager, Projects & Vendors, CAA North & East Ontario Apr 7, 2022

Great course with fantastic coverage but was made even by the instructor.
Past Participant, Glencore Canada Corporation Apr 7, 2022

great course.
Negar Saeidi, Engineer Mining, Vale Canada Limited Apr 7, 2022
Past Participant, Walkerton Clean Water Centre Apr 7, 2022
Past Participant, The Beer Store Apr 7, 2022

Overall a great experience. The instructor was extremely helpful and kind, and always made sure to explain any questions that arose. The team breakout activities were a great way to apply hands on skills and get real experience handling projects. Great course.
Erin Smith, Speech Language Pathologist, Markham Stouffville Hospital Apr 7, 2022

I was initially unsure of how relevant the content would be to my current role. It was recommended to me by my manager. It surpassed expectations and I am eager to explore the strategies in upcoming projects (and maybe go back and refine some current projects).
Corinna Phillips, Workforce Development Coordinator, EDC/MCK Tewatohnhi'saktha Apr 7, 2022

Kiron is a great instructor/facilitator! This course was extremely helpful in understanding the foundation and basics of project management for a new comer and I really appreciate all the new tools/templates provided.
Past Participant, Children's Aid Society Of Toronto Apr 7, 2022

Kiron was super friendly, welcoming and made me feel comfortable to ask questions. The course was super informative, interesting and engaging! The activities and breakout sessions were incredible - applicable to real life and allowed us to apply our learnings/ knowledge. The course was broken down in pieces which made it manageable and supported my ability to grasp all the documentation, concepts and theories.
Emily Rice, Youth Engagement Workforce Development Counselor, Kahnawake Economic Development Commission Apr 7, 2022

The trainer, tools and activities made for a highly interactive and effective course!
Ceilidh Milne, Administrative Assistant, Christian Labour Association of Canada Apr 7, 2022

Kiron is an engaging and energetic instructor! He made sure to review all the content clearly and left room for questions. The breakout room/exercises were great and scheduled well throughout the 3 days.
Past Participant, City Of Kitchener Apr 7, 2022
Deirdre Coburn, Graduate Funding Facilitator, University Of Lethbridge Feb 4, 2022

The layout and path through the course is set up very well. It builds over the three days and I especially liked how we worked on/through the single example.
Past Participant, Mi'kmaw Kina'matnewey Feb 3, 2022

The course content got a little over my head at times, but I was able to catch up.
Past Participant, Mi'kmaw Kina'matnewey Feb 3, 2022

I was a bit unsure what this course would deliver but I was very pleased with the course. It gave me a better understanding of projects and project management. I now have a better vision and understanding of what is needed and what to look for from start to finish when a project is developed.
Kristen Emery, Supervisor, Contact Hamilton For Children's and Developmental Services Feb 3, 2022

The content was excellent and covered a good overview of PM with a more in depth look at some areas. Very practical exercises to support the learning and implement strategies taught. Flowed well, logically and pace was good. I would highly recommend this course to anyone interested in PM. The core concepts can be applied to a vast professional group
Past Participant, Association Of Professional Engineers Of Yukon Dec 13, 2021
Past Participant, Real Estate Council of Ontario Dec 10, 2021
Past Participant, Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada Dec 10, 2021

Overall good foundational course. I like the reference to real life examples.
Past Participant, Contact North/ Contact Nord Dec 8, 2021

Presenter was excellent
David Sanchez, Marketing Specialist, Blanco Canada Inc Nov 23, 2021
Fraser Gordon, Project Manager/ Content Developer, Kinaxis Inc Oct 20, 2021

Course was very well done. Really appreciated the pace of the course and the presenter ensured the class remained engaged throughout the course.
Jack Barron, IT Manager, Town of Essex Sep 15, 2021
Past Participant, Town Of Milton Aug 11, 2021
Past Participant, First Nation Land Management Resource Centre Aug 11, 2021

For someone new to project management, this was a great introduction to a complex topic, and a good insight into the larger world of managing projects.
Past Participant, Royal Canadian Mint Aug 11, 2021
Past Participant, National Research Council Aug 6, 2021

Very good flow, right amount of breaks, breakout rooms and interactiveness - well done!
Past Participant, Refugees And Citizenship Canada Mar 19, 2021
Lee Miller, Supervisor, The Regional Municipality of Halton Mar 3, 2021
Leanne Mione, DSO HNR Manager, Contact Hamilton For Children's and Developmental Services Jan 28, 2021

It would have been easier to follow along and make notes if the course was taught more along the guidelines of the course book we were given. Normally you can follow along in the notebook to clearly see what topics have been covered, what's next and so you see the flow of the course, going from topic to topic. With this course it was more difficult to see the flow from topic to topic because I found a lot of what was being taught was not in the course book or maybe not in the same order as the course book.
Past Participant, ArdoVLM Jan 28, 2021
Past Participant, Office Of The Superintendent Of Bankruptcy Canada Jan 20, 2021

very well crafted course and the examples really made you think about the PM process. Was not boring since Carl kept you engaged the entire time and the content was excellent and relevant. good that there was No 101 type of information. Organization of the course was excellent, excellent and excellent......and most of all seamless. breaks were very well managed with a timer for the amount of the break....this allowed folks on line to manage betterconference calls and group chats were excellent.
Past Participant, The Beer Store Jan 20, 2021

This course was very excellent. It help me connect its material and philosophies to the practical application of my work.
Past Participant, Canada Lands Company Ltd Jan 20, 2021

The PDF manual - too much space wasted on the page for the copyright notice, would like to make this smaller/move to bottom so we have more space for note-taking. This text often overlapped important course content on the page.- Miro - although a great tool, it seemed all over the place. Would have been beneficial to have the activities in more of an organized placement, trying to travel throughout the big document was a bit tricky on the brain- Would have appreciated the booklet with the digital templates on day 1 versus last day- First day - too much time to do house keeping and intro's - slow to get into the meat and potatoes on this day- The slides with photos of the templates are very hard to read - text is too small, fuzzy- Would prefer to work with different group members each day so we have a chance to meet with and partner with everyone- Slide 73 has text overlap - needs to be fixed- Format of page 91 is wonky, the copyright is blocking some of the page; also it would be helpful if the 'legend' and activity was colour coded- Would have been great to see a demo of project management scheduling software instead of theoretically talking about it- too many slides - a bit overwhelming. We raced to the finish line at the end and there were a lot of slides I felt she could have cut out.
Past Participant, TMX Group Nov 26, 2020

It was an amazing Experience overall.
Past Participant, Healthcare Excellence Canada Nov 26, 2020
Derek Buffa, Director, Client Projects, SCI Logistics Nov 26, 2020

I thoroughly enjoyed this course, and can't wait to use my learnings. I would recommend the course to anyone else in a heartbeat.
Past Participant, Healthcare Excellence Canada Nov 26, 2020
Past Participant, Canam Group Inc Nov 3, 2020

It was well run.
Past Participant, Development Coordinator Aug 31, 2020

Instructor was amazing. Content was extremely valuable.
Past Participant, Digital Marketing Manager Aug 23, 2020

Lots of bureaucratic overhead involved in PM - a bit too much for my company, but useful for larger ones and larger projects (maybe something to aim for in the future). Course was well taught, I just might have been better suited to the agile course. There is a lot of process to learn.
Past Participant, Project Manager, Learning Aug 23, 2020

Great participation and interaction with participants.
Past Participant, Project Manager, Learning Aug 23, 2020

Excellent course with rich material! Only thing I'd recommend is to consider incorporating async material prior to promote deeper discussion. Lastly, would consider switching the quizzing format to Qualtrics, Google Forms or something of the like. Polling/displaying others' answers adds to cognitive load and distracts from effectively demonstrating knowledge transfer.
Nancy Galhardo, Group Leader, Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada Jul 5, 2020

Could have used the information needed to run the training - Ring Central and Miro sooner. At least a week in advance would have been appreciated. The course itself was fantastic and very well presented. Great ideas for projects but very overwhelming with the amount of information. Need to be focused continuously.
Past Participant, Project Coordinator Jul 5, 2020
Past Participant, Manager, Volunteer Resources Jul 5, 2020

Great opportunities for group discussions, as well as practical application of the material in an example. More time is needed for the examples especially for those of us who are "beginners" to Project Management to get accustomed to the terminology and how to use the software. Some tangents are helpful for the whole team, and others are not. Appreciated that Kiron was open to feedback at the end of each day to course correct. This was a great way to get introduced to Project Management.
Wei Zhuang, Finance Manager, Council of Ontario Universities Jul 5, 2020

Kiron is great presenter and instructor, learned a lot from him. Worth the money.
Past Participant, Manager, Algorithms, Business Applications, Product Jul 5, 2020
Past Participant, Senior IT Technician Jul 5, 2020
Past Participant, Project Officer Jul 5, 2020

I feel that this course could be a 5 day course instead of a 3 day course- lots of content- room to expand and elaborate to enhance our learning (such as practical tools etc). More time for group activities.
Melanie B-Roy, Junior Project Officer, Public Services And Procurement Canada Jul 5, 2020

It was a bit fast paced and think it could be delivered in one week to get a better flow. :) Course setup was great! Great information to help with Project Management.
Past Participant, Senior Coordinator Jul 5, 2020

This course is a good place to start. More time for notes, would have been good. Went too fast to take notes and pay attention.
Past Participant Jun 16, 2020

With the smaller class size, there were no real limitations due to technology. This virtual classroom is as good as an "in person" session. Good course, very good platforms. The review quizzes ensured that concepts, terminology, and communication/explanation of same were grasped and understood .
Past Participant Jun 16, 2020

The course was very interactive and very informative. The course facilitator exhibited a thorough knowledge and experience of project management with relevant scenarios and examples from various fields. The course content had a lot of techniques that I will use in my day to day PM activities and will help me in progressing in my career.
Asim Masaud, City of Barrie Jun 16, 2020
Past Participant, Sr. Project Administration Technologist Jun 14, 2020

With the smaller class size, there were no real limitations due to technology. This virtual classroom is as good as an "in person" session. Good course, very good platforms. The review quizzes ensured that concepts, terminology, and communication/explanation of same were grasped and understood.
Past Participant, Sr. IT Project Control Coordinator Jun 14, 2020

I was able to learn in detail how to work on WBS and relate it to the scheduling activity. Also, was able to learn about managing Risk and the risk responses The course was very interactive and very informative. The course facilitator exhibited a thorough knowledge and experience of project management with relevant scenarios and examples from various fields. PM Essential 1 online training was very good and very informative. The course content had a lot of techniques that i will use in my day to day PM activities and will help me in progressing in my career. Course content and the depth the topics discussed or good and up to date.
Past Participant, Project Manager Jun 14, 2020
Todd White Apr 29, 2020

"Well organized. Engaging. Great instructor. Virtual environment is fantastic! Highly recommend continuing with virtual courses."
Past Participant, Ontario Clean Water Agency Jan 22, 2020

Good information and good practical. Pat is a great instructor! Funny, engaging and very knowledgeable. Definitely made the training interesting. This course gave me the tools to improve my skills at project management and has given me confidence to implement some of the things into my everyday work.
Sara Ganowski, Alectra Utilities Jan 19, 2020
Past Participant, Trillium Health Partners Jan 17, 2020

Great course! Lots of good take away we'll be able to apply in our own work environments. The templates provided will come in very handy. I highly recommend and already have recommended this course to a colleague. Great teacher! Pat has an effective interactive approach that kept us engaged. The opportunity to share and ask questions was appreciated and very valuable. Great course!
Clifford, Honda Financial Services Jan 16, 2020

Practical knowledge that can easily be applied in different work/project setting. The facilitator was able to answer our questions clearly and on point.
Past Participant, Manion Wilkins Jan 15, 2020

really well done. wish the material was in Colour instead of black and white. would have liked to do independant quizzes to test knowledge and have them marked. A+its practical
Past Participant, Ontario Clean Water Agency Jan 15, 2020

I thought the instructor was great and his real life experience made it easy to ask questions and get a response. Course overall was excellent Real life experience was a great tool. Instructor was Excellent Great and knowledgable.
Keith Stringer, Ontario Clean Water Agency Jan 15, 2020

I enjoyed the group that was present. It was nice that everyone was engaged and that there were different work experiences for people to share. Good job keeping everyone engaged for three days. The information was not dry and was presented well. Level 1 suits what we need you should take it.
Past Participant, Generation Capital Dec 12, 2019

Very interesting, lots of great information and tools. Shared lots of real life examples which was very helpful.
Past Participant, IDC Canada Dec 4, 2019

The topics covered are applicable to my role as a consultant, though it seems meant more for project management within an organization rather than for external clients. The facilitator ensured that participating in class discussion and exercises had a quotient of fun. Engaged the class throughout and at all times made sure we understood topics before moving to the next section. It delivers as promised.
Past Participant, MaRS Discovery District Dec 4, 2019

I would like for real life examples incorporated throughout. I appreciated hearing about this experience although I would have like more examples i.e. real life documentation and more stories. Good intro course to Project Management. A overview of a project from beginning to end.
Trish Kernen, Development Coordinator, Town of Innisfil Nov 29, 2019

Pat was excellent at facilitating and explaining the various project management processes in a way that were relatable. From start to finish the material was all excellent. See previous comments regarding the course material. Pat was excellent and a true leader in project management Excellent for those of us looking to manage multiple priorities or single projects from start to finish. Excellent tips and tricks to remain on task
Past Participant, Immigration & Refugee Board of Canada Nov 29, 2019

Very knowledgeable and engaging instructor. Course was simultaneously packed with a lot of useful information and easy to follow.
Past Participant, Maglin Site Furniture Inc. Nov 29, 2019

The course was very informational, but the material was very dry. Having more group exercises would be beneficial to keeping overall engagement.
Past Participant, Town Of Richmond Hill Nov 28, 2019

The course was very well organized. The presenter was very knowledgeable and communicated effectively. Very effective course but the time commitment is significant
Trevor Ruston, Tmmc Nov 28, 2019

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David Hurlbut, George Brown College Nov 28, 2019

The course was a great introduction. The pace and blend of lecture and exercises worked well. Patrick was generous in sharing real life experiences to demonstrate certain teaching principles. He was well organized and thoughtful of the class's needs. He was always encouraging and respectful. A great facilitator!Important to consider how this material will benefit one's current role.
Past Participant, Maglin Site Furniture Inc. Nov 28, 2019

Instructor was able to provide real examples from their own experiences as a project manager. Enjoyed the exercises within the teams as they provided more hands on. Good overview of how to manage a project.
Ravinder Brar, George Brown College Nov 27, 2019

Patrick was a very strong and well organized facilitator. He came in with strong industry experience and knowledge and truly kept everyone engaged and learning! He kept on target and was very organized, clear and transparent. He met each student where they were and made it a very enjoyable learning experience for all. Great hands on practical experience that can be taken directly into the work place!
Carmen Cubillan, George Brown College Nov 27, 2019

The course met my expectations 100%. The facilitators explained in a simple way all the steps for the Project Management fundamentals. I feel satisfied with my learning experience. Thank you. Excellent Facilitator - Organized and presented the information very clear - Relevant information with examples -Teamwork practices that make the learning experience much more effective - Very professional and humble - Shared his experiences which helped the participants to better understand the content - The perfect course to learn the basics of Project Management in 3 days - You won't regret it
Matthew Richard, Honda Canada Inc. Nov 27, 2019
Fiona Lemieux, Markham Stouffville Hospital Nov 27, 2019

Pat was extremely responsive to questions and knowledgeable. I would enjoy taking another course taught by him.
Past Participant, Mansour Mining Tech Inc. Oct 25, 2019

Excellent course with so many pratical expamples. He explained every single aspects of PMP structure and each element in detail with great example. Strongly recommend.
Mira Banoub, Edwards LifeSciences Oct 25, 2019
Past Participant, Frank Cowan Company Limited Oct 22, 2019
Bonnie Chatwell, Manitoulin Transport Oct 22, 2019

The instructor was very knowledgeable and had great stories that related real-life situations to the course content. He also fostered and encouraged an environment of collaboration and a safe place to share our stories and industry knowledge.The Facilitator was extremely knowledgable, patient, humous, genuine, organized, prompt, and in touch with our overall needs!This is a course totaly worthwhile taking, it covers a wealth of information throughout the project life cycle in a timely manner!
Past Participant, Furlani???s Food Corporation Oct 21, 2019

The course was great, instructor excellent. Born to teach this course. Enjoyed it.
Past Participant, Bayer Inc Oct 21, 2019
Paige Vitola, Shoppers Drug Mart Specialty Health Network Oct 21, 2019
Karen Sum, A Plus Creative Inc. Oct 19, 2019

Learned the principles and the real life experience examples were helpful to illustrate how these are applicable in real situations. Wonderful facilitator. Great delivery of concepts and information. It's well structured and allows you to dive into topics without it feeling too heavy.
Amy Storms, Modern Niagara Sep 20, 2019

Peter Boyle really engaged the group to relate the topic to their current situation.
Past Participant, Individuals Sep 19, 2019

Peter was an excellent teacher that kept the class very engaged and provided excellent work experience insight. Peter was enthusiast about the course and teaching and it highly showed. He was extremely helpful and personable. Highly recommend for any positions within small to medium businesses.
Duane Deschamps, Manitoulin Health Centre Sep 19, 2019

Extremely knowledgeable, well spoken, excellent communicator. Well organized, great class size excellent learning outcomes. Well worth it. Something to learn for everyone.
Scott Atchison, Eacom Timber Corporation Sep 19, 2019

Peter did a good job keeping the class moving along and keeping it interesting. I liked the flow and enjoyed the course. The course is a great start or refresher for someone dealing with projects or just getting into project management
Mark Burnett, Jannatec Technologies Sep 19, 2019

The course was presented well and can be immediately applied in a work environment. Peter was very good at getting the group engaged and involved, allowing the group to easily grasp the concepts being presented while also providing situations for group work and open dialogue. For someone with limited or no Project Management experience this course provides a solid start on fundamentals that clearly demonstrate the value that Project Management brings to the table.
Daryll Szydlowski, Redpath Sep 18, 2019

It was a real eye opener. I have no desire to Persue a PMP designation however it will definitely help me in my profession. Peter was a very good instructor and kept us all engaged. Excellent. Knowledgeable. Would readily answer any questions as they arise. Will change the way you approach projects.
Kevin Fleischmann, Raytheon ELCAN Optical Technologies Aug 27, 2019

A good balance of facilitation and student involvement. Kristine does an excellent job keeping the class engaged, positive, and is able to add humour.
Past Participant, EVRAZ North America Aug 12, 2019
Elizabeth Tse, B Braun of Canada Aug 12, 2019

Kristine was a great facilitator and teacher. She used real life examples and encouraged us to ask questions. Engaging and knowledgeable, she was a wonderful resource and was able to help me out to troubleshoot some of my PM questions. The quiz questions helped to better understand the content. Her use of other media - youtube TED Talks, helped to solidify the information provided. This is a foundation course on how to manage projects. For the accidental PM to have a better footing on how to actually use the tools and manage the project.
Wesley Arnajallum, Voith Aug 9, 2019
Past Participant, Koppert Canada Aug 9, 2019

The course has a much broader scope and is more applicable to everyday work than I first imagined. In my opinion this course would be even better if it ran 5 days, which would give additional time to go over the more complicated topics in greater detail. Kristine had great insights and sensibility to audience needs, as well as ability to share own experiences to solidify concepts. Project completed successfully!
Past Participant, Environment And Climate Change Canada Aug 9, 2019
Brad Steeves, City of Vaughan - Development Engineering Jun 24, 2019
Past Participant, Individuals Jun 21, 2019
Gertrude, CIBC Jun 17, 2019
Past Participant, Cooper Standard Automotive Apr 10, 2019

Great instructor! Good enthusiasm and engagement with class, interesting examples. I would recommend this course to others at my workplace!
Alan Loza, Rothmans Benson & Hedges Inc. Apr 8, 2019

Great course, great examples, great facilitator. Thanks! The content was more clear with them. Great time management and group leading. They were always there to help in any aspect, thanks!
Past Participant, Grain Farmers Of Ontario Apr 4, 2019

Best learning took place during the exercises forcing creative thinking.
Past Participant, Assuris Apr 3, 2019

This course was more than I expected. Great atmosphere
Past Participant, Anishinabek Nation Mar 14, 2019

Good course and the location was good for travel as opposed to traveling to Toronto etc. Facility was good. Could use a bit longer morning, lunch and afternoon breaks to accommodate more opportunity to address work while out of the office.Very personable, and knowledgeable on the subject matter. Made the subject matter understandable and get my attention throughout.
Pat Bedell, Jervis B Webb Mar 5, 2019

Very informative . I learned a lot. He took his time and explained in depth . He used his own experiences as a tool to teach . Very helpful.
Past Participant, Util-Assist Inc Feb 28, 2019
Past Participant, Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada Feb 28, 2019

Great course and teacher did a great job at teaching. He was able to provide a wide range of examples and always had something to relate it to. Really enjoyed taking this course and probably because of how well he explained and presented it.
Past Participant Feb 27, 2019

I found all of the presented content applicable and useful. Kiron was an engaging facilitator. Kiron was an excellent presenter. He engaged each course attendee and urged us to think outside the box. I especially appreciated how comfortable and psychologically safe he made me feel.
Taylor T, 1-degree Shift Feb 27, 2019

It was a great first step in learning he fundamentals of project management. Excited to take the next course!Great! Really connected with the group and seemed to genuinely want to help everyone. Great! No complaints
Edison Evangelista, Town of Richmond Hill Feb 27, 2019

Kiron has demonstrated to apply besides of his deep knowledge in the subject great teaching skills which facilitated the comprehension of the material. Moreover his pleasant personality and sense of humor helped to make this training more enjoyable.
Past Participant Feb 21, 2019

It's a great course. However, it covers the basic principles of PM. For advanced PM, you may look into taking PM2/3 of this course. This course could be improved upon with more real life examples.
Past Participant Feb 21, 2019

Already sung Carl's high-praises. Very engaging, active learning environment. TOP NOTCH!
Past Participant Feb 21, 2019

Very well put together course! Instructor made it fun to learn about project management.
Past Participant Feb 21, 2019

Super interesting, very education.
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Past Participant Feb 21, 2019

Great intro to PM techniques. Would recommend for anyone who is involved in projects as part of their duties. Rather than using a theoretical project example, it would be interesting to use a project from an organization.
Past Participant Feb 21, 2019

Carl is an excellent instructor, very knowledgeable, engaging and entertaining. Excellent time management and respectful of the schedule. Loved the antidotes, stories and quotes. They were relevant to our work and great tools to assist us going forward. Thank you for a great 3 days Carl!
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Well done.
Past Participant Feb 21, 2019

Instructor was engaging, kep group interested and relevant examples to apply to content.
Past Participant Feb 21, 2019

Great course, very good examples and stories. Need to find the time to step bac and think before doing.
Past Participant Nov 7, 2018

Course and content was great! HVAC was sub-par and made the learning environment a little hard to focus.
Past Participant Nov 7, 2018

It was energizing and informative, maybe not technical enough. This course could be improved upon with actual examples of a complex real-life project.
Past Participant Nov 7, 2018

Good location but a better and healthier lunch selection as well as climate in room (too cold)
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An important course for anyone involved in projects to understand the processes involved.
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Well worth the time and money. Provided useful tools.
Past Participant Nov 7, 2018

It was a great, informative 3-days. Provided a lot of best practices.
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