Overview
As local councils continue to modernise and deliver increasingly ambitious outcomes, the role of programme managers is evolving. This entry-level series is designed to support those new to programme management, as well as self-taught or experienced project managers stepping up to coordinate multiple projects within a strategic framework.
Programme management is about more than overseeing individual projects—it’s about delivering wider organisational change. With a focus on structure, consistency and results, this three-part training series introduces the tools and techniques needed to manage complex programmes from initiation to closure.
You’ll explore how to monitor outputs across multiple projects, manage budgets, and prioritise resources to keep everything on track. The series will also cover how to develop detailed programme roadmaps and implement effective communication and stakeholder plans.
Whether you’re completely new to programme management or looking to formalise your knowledge, this course will provide practical strategies to help you confidently lead programmes that support your council’s long-term objectives.
Key topics include:
- Understanding the role and responsibilities of a programme manager
- Coordinating projects and balancing resources
- Monitoring outputs and managing programme budgets
- Building effective roadmaps and timelines
- Communicating across teams and stakeholders
- Suitable for: new, experienced, and self-taught project managers looking to expand into programme-level coordination.
Date
Session one: Thursday 11 September, 12:00pm – 1:30pm
Session two: Thursday 18 September, 12:00pm – 1:30pm
Session three: Thursday 25 September, 12:00pm – 1:30pm
Price
Members: £90 + VAT
Non-Members: £105 + VAT
CPD points
Claim 3 CPD points for attending all three sessions of this webinar!
Accessing your joining link
You can now login to your SLCC portal to access training materials, including joining information, certificates, recordings, and presentations—all in one place.
We will no longer send joining instructions via email. Instead, we invite all delegates to log into their SLCC account, ‘Training & Events’ section, to access their joining link.
About the Trainer
Patricia Marks is a highly client focused and commercially astute senior business professional specialising in business development and project management, significant experience of working with public, private and third sector organisations and a proven record of accomplishment in the successful delivery of programmes and development projects within the areas of employment, education, charity, healthcare, business, environment and agriculture.
Acknowledged as a confident and persuasive communicator, with the ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships, both internally and externally, Patricia has considerable experience of leading and motivating effective teams and providing training, coaching and mentoring to enable the attainment of both personal and company goals and objectives.
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