Introduction to Project Management
Trainer: Elizabeth Oxborrow-Cowan MSc, FARA
Training will be delivered over two consecutive days:
Online - Monday 27th April and Tuesday 28th April 2026 - 9.30am to 12.30pm
Please purchase only one ticket which covers both days.
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 record-keeping sector or the 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 framework;
Working with aims and objectives
Managing and using financial and other resources
Developing self and others
About our trainer: Elizabeth Oxborrow-Cowan MSc, 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, £150 corporate members, £200 non-members
Please book your place here before Thursday 23rd April 2026 - you only need to purchase one ticket for both days.
Joining instructions will be sent 24 hours before the start date.