Project Management Training
On this page you will find information about:
- PMI credential examination preparation courses (e.g PMP, CAPM, PMI-CP)
- Our 1 and 2 day Project Management courses, the 2 day Business Analysis course, and 1 day Agile Ways of Working course
- Our full suite of modular and customisable training options designed to suit your needs exactly
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Project Management Institute Credentials
Crystal Consulting is an Authorized Training Provider (ATP) with the Project Management Institute (PMI) and we are licensed to provide exam preparation courses for a range of PMI credentials including the PMP® and CAPM® credentials.
PMP® Exam Prep
Crystal Consulting has trained thousands of people all around the globe since 2005 in passing the Project Management Professional (PMP®) credential exam. We are New Zealand's most successful provider of PMP® exam preparation. Our lead trainer, Sean Whitaker, has written books for Microsoft Publishing, O'Reilly Publishing, and APress on how to pass the PMP® credential exam. He has also contributed to the development of the PMBOK® Guide. Our course uses authorised training material from PMI and also material developed by Sean.
We have several options available to you, each designed to suit your work commitments and also maximise your study.
- We run our own online PMP® credential examination preparation course – 9 strategically structured online sessions, each 4 hours long, covering the essential topics for PMP® credential success. Sign up for our newsletter at the bottom of this screen to be notified when the next course is.
- We also offer our course as an internal course for organisations, and if you have a minimum of 6 people this is a efficient and economic option. We offer this course for a set price of $7,500 (excl GST and travel costs) for up to 10 people (then its just $150 per person above 10). Contact us for full details.
Key Features:
- Robust Curriculum: Comprehensive coverage of the PMBOK® Guide and other PMI® standards.
- Seasoned Instructors: Learn from project management experts with extensive real-world experience.
- Interactive Modules: Engaging multimedia content, case studies, and practical exercises.
Why Choose Our PMP Course?
- PMI Aligned: Coursework designed in sync with the latest PMBOK® Guide and PMP® exam content.
- Real-World Application: Practical examples to illustrate project management principles.
- Extensive Network: Connect with a global community of project management professionals.
- Career Growth: A PMP® certification can significantly enhance your professional profile and open new career avenues.
- Real World Training: As well as getting all the training you need to pass the exam, you also get access to our full library of recorded practical project management training.
Begin a journey that sets you apart in the competitive world of project management. Enroll in our PMP® credential exam preparation course today and take a step towards achieving your career goals.
CAPM® Exam Prep
The Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®) credential is perfect for those people new to the profession or wanting to join the profession of project management.
Our CAPM® credential examination preparation course is perfectly tailored to help you sit and pass this internationally respected credential.
We have several options available to you, each designed to suit your work commitments and also maximise your study.
- Our year round offering is our virtual online sessions which include six 4 hour sessions spaced to ensure you get maximum retention and understanding of the necessary information.
- Our CAPM® credential examination preparation course is also available as an in-house course delivered either virtually or in person. We offer this course for a set price of $4,500 (excl GST and travel costs) for up to 10 people (then its just $150 per person above 10). Contact us for full details.
Key Features:
- Comprehensive Curriculum: Covering all knowledge areas aligned with the latest PMI® CAPM® credential exam.
- Expert Instruction: Learn from certified project management professionals with real-world experience.
- Interactive Learning Tools: Engaging quizzes, practical exercises, and case studies to cement your understanding.
- Authorised materials from PMI: All of our materials have been developed by the Project Management Institute so you know you are getting the best.
Why Choose Our CAPM® Course?
- Tailored Content: Our course materials are meticulously designed to align with the latest PMBOK® Guide and CAPM® credential exam objectives.
- Proven Strategies: Gain insights into effective exam strategies and tips from instructors who've been there.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with a community of aspiring project managers, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange.
- Career Advancement: A CAPM® certification can significantly boost your resume, opening doors to new career opportunities.
Ready to Take the Next Step? Embark on a journey that sets you apart in the world of project management. Enroll in our CAPM® credential exam preparation course today and transform your potential into success!
We also offer bespoke training courses and individual mentoring, coaching, and tuition for the following Project Management Institute (PMI) credentials:
- PMI-CP® (Construction Professional)
- Disciplined Agile Scrum Master (DASM)
- PMI-PBA® (Professional Business Analyst)
Contact us to discuss your exact needs and how we can help.
Project Management Training
We have the following courses ready to deliver right now in your organisaton.
Contact us to learn more about your preferred option
Why Choose Us?
Because I take a hands-on, tailored approach to ensure you leave my courses ready to make a real impact on your projects. All my courses are led by experienced project management professionals (including yours truly) with real-world experience and a solid grasp of best practices. I distill years of practical know-how into training sessions that focus on what truly matters for immediate results.
With Crystal Consulting's project management training, you'll gain more than just knowledge — you'll acquire the skills to make your projects smoother, more predictable, and more successful.
Tired of cookie-cutter courses that don't deliver? Let's get you the practical skills you need to make a real difference.
Project Management Fundamentals
1 Day
Unlock Project Success with Our 1-Day Project Management Fundamentals Course
Are you ready to master the essentials of effective project management in just one day?
Whether you're new to project management or seeking to reinforce your skills, our Project Management Fundamentals course will equip you with the tools, techniques, and confidence you need to manage projects from start to finish. Perfect for business professionals, team leads, and anyone looking to turn project goals into reality, this course will guide you through practical, real-world applications of project management principles in a dynamic, engaging format.
What You'll Learn
In a single day, you’ll gain a comprehensive foundation in the core areas of project management:
- The Profession of Project Management – Understand what it means to be a project manager and how this profession can add significant value to your career and organization.
- Scope Definition & the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) – Learn how to define project boundaries and break down tasks effectively to ensure every detail is covered.
- Controlling Changes – Master change control techniques to keep your project on track and prevent scope creep.
- Estimating Techniques – Explore practical methods for estimating time and resources, so you can budget accurately from day one.
- Preparing a Project Schedule – Build a timeline that aligns with project goals and keeps everyone moving forward.
- Project Risk Management – Identify potential project risks early and develop strategies to manage and mitigate them effectively.
- Stakeholder & Communications Management – Strengthen your communication skills to keep stakeholders engaged and informed throughout the project.
- Team Development – Cultivate a productive, motivated team that works collaboratively to achieve project success.
- Closing a Project – Learn the essential steps for wrapping up a project successfully, capturing key lessons, and celebrating achievements.
You can substitute any of the above modules with others from our extensive library of project management training.
Course Price: $2,750 (excl. GST and travel costs) for up to 10 people (then $75 per person above 10)
Contact us today to and take the next step in your project management journey!
Practical Project Management
2 Day
Advance Your Career with Our 2-Day Professional Project Management Course
Ready to elevate your project management skills?
Our Professional Project Management course is an intensive, two-day program designed to equip you with the professional techniques and strategies you need to excel. Whether you're looking to solidify your project management foundation or dive deeper into advanced tools, this course covers it all, combining theory with hands-on practice to ensure you can apply what you learn immediately.
What You'll Learn
Day 1: Foundations of Project Success
- The Profession of Project Management – Gain a solid understanding of the role and responsibilities of a project manager and how you can add value to any organization.
- Project Selection & Approval – Discover how to choose the right projects aligned with strategic goals and secure stakeholder buy-in.
- Scope Definition & the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) – Learn how to define clear project boundaries and break down tasks effectively.
- Controlling Changes – Master change control methods to manage scope changes smoothly.
- Estimating Techniques – Develop accurate project estimates, setting a strong foundation for planning and budgeting.
Day 2: Advanced Project Management Tools & Leadership
- Project Budgeting and Earned Value Management (EVM) – Get hands-on with budgeting techniques and learn how to use EVM for tracking project performance.
- Preparing a Project Schedule – Build a practical timeline that keeps your team on track and meets project goals.
- Project Risk Management – Identify, assess, and mitigate risks effectively to safeguard project success.
- Stakeholder and Communications Management – Develop strong communication skills to engage stakeholders and manage expectations.
- Team Development and Leadership – Cultivate leadership skills to inspire and guide your team toward project success.
- Project Closure – Understand the steps to wrap up a project effectively, capturing key learnings and delivering final results.
You can substitute any of the above modules with others from our extensive library of project management training.
Course Price: $5,500 (excl. GST and travel costs) for up to 10 people (then $75 per person above 10)
Contact us today and take the next step in your project management journey!
Better Business Analysis
2 Days
Excel in Business Analysis with Our 2-Day Better Business Analysis Course
Looking to sharpen your business analysis skills and drive better outcomes for your organization? Our Better Business Analysis course offers an intensive two-day journey into the essential practices, tools, and insights that empower business analysts to add maximum value. Perfect for professionals aiming to elevate their business analysis expertise, this course combines foundational knowledge with advanced applications, ensuring you’re prepared to tackle real-world challenges effectively.
What You'll Learn
Day 1: Foundations of Effective Business Analysis
- Introduction to Business Analysis – Grasp the core principles and role of business analysis in driving organizational success.
- Planning to Do Business Analysis – Learn how to create a structured approach to analyze and manage requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
- Needs Assessment – Identify and prioritize business needs to ensure projects are aligned with strategic goals.
- Stakeholder Engagement – Master strategies to engage stakeholders effectively, building strong relationships and gaining valuable insights.
- Elicitation, Analysis and Evaluation – Develop skills to gather, analyze, and evaluate information to understand business needs and objectives clearly.
Day 2: Advanced Techniques and Future-Focused Practices
- Modelling Business Processes – Get hands-on with process modeling techniques to visualize and streamline workflows.
- Delivery – Explore best practices for implementing and delivering solutions that meet business and stakeholder needs.
- An Introduction to Agile Ways of Working – Gain a practical understanding of Agile principles and how they integrate with business analysis for adaptive, customer-focused solutions.
- Business Analysis and Artificial Intelligence – Dive into the intersection of business analysis and AI, exploring how emerging technologies are transforming the field.
Course Price: $5,500 (excl. GST and travel costs) for up to 10 people (then $75 per person above 10).
Contact us today to and elevate your business analysis skills to a professional level!
Agile Ways of Working
1 Day
Master Agile Fundamentals with Our 1-Day Introduction to Agile Ways of Working Course
Curious about Agile and how it can transform your work environment? Our Introduction to Agile Ways of Working course is the perfect starting point. Designed to provide a high-level overview, this one-day course will familiarize you with Agile principles, popular methodologies, and essential tools. By the end, you’ll have the knowledge to decide how Agile can enhance flexibility, efficiency, and teamwork in your organization.
What You’ll Learn
- The Concept of Agile – Understand what Agile really means, including its origins in software development and evolution into a widely adopted project management approach.
- Agile Methodologies – Dive into popular Agile frameworks like Scrum, Lean, XP, Crystal, SAFe, Disciplined Agile, and Kanban. Learn how each framework supports continuous delivery, rapid iteration, and adaptability to change.
- Agile Values and Principles – Explore the Agile Manifesto and its guiding principles, emphasizing customer collaboration, responding to change, and delivering continuous value.
- Agile Tools – Get hands-on insights into practical Agile tools, including Kanban and Scrum boards, user stories, backlogs, and burndown charts, which help teams visualize progress and manage tasks effectively.
- Roles in Agile Teams – Discover key roles like the Product Owner, Coach, and Scrum Master, and understand how empowered, self-organizing teams are essential for Agile success.
- Agile Planning Techniques – Master Agile tools and techniques techniques like timeboxing, sprint planning, burn down charts, veolcity, planning poker, and retrospectives (to name but a few) to ensure continuous improvement and team alignment.
- Develop your own Agile Ways of Working – End the day by developing your own appropriate Agile Ways of Working (WoW)
Course Price: $2,750 (excl. GST and travel costs) for up to 10 people (then $75 per person above 10).
Contact us today and take the first step toward embracing Agile ways of working in your organization!
Tailored Project Management Training
We deliver customised project management training that suits your needs and delivers real results.
Modular Training
I offer a full range of project management training modules that cover every nook and cranny of the profession. Whether you're just starting out or you're a seasoned pro, these modules provide skills and experiences you can apply immediately to boost performance. And hey, each module can be tailored and delivered at either an introductory or advanced level — your call.
The training is as flexible as you need it to be. Want a quick webinar? Done. Prefer a multi-day deep dive with assessments? I can do that too, or anything in between. I can deliver remotely, in person at your place, or at a venue of your choice. And if you want to measure how effective the training is, I use the Kirkpatrick Levels of Training Efficacy to see how it's changed performance and behavior.
All my material aligns with international best practices and the latest research in project management. I make sure the training I deliver leads to real, tangible improvements for you and your project managers.
Ready to take the next step? Download a description for each Crystal Project Management Module and let's get started.
Your Own Training
I believe the most effective project management training is the kind that closely aligns with your specific work environment. That's why I offer a unique solution designed to help you develop your own internal project management training program. My extensive training material covers every aspect of project management, and I have the flexibility to customize it to reflect your internal processes and terminology. By integrating your own tools, methods, and language into my materials, I ensure a seamless learning experience that directly relates to what you do.
Here's how it works: I take my comprehensive content and adapt it to match your specific requirements. Then, I can record the training modules and incorporate your branding, making it a valuable asset exclusive to your organization. All this comes for a simple one-time fee—often more cost-effective than sending multiple staff members to external courses—and you gain access to the training materials indefinitely.
If you like, I can even develop a process for observing and measuring behavioral changes resulting from the training. This tailored training solution isn't just great for onboarding new team members; it also serves as a valuable refresher for your existing staff, reinforcing your organization's unique project management approach.
Ready to make your training truly yours? Let's make it happen.
Modules
We offer the following modules which can be assembled and customised to suit your training needs:
- The Profession of Project Management
- Choosing and Starting the Right Projects
- Defining and Managing Project Scope
- Estimating and Managing Project Costs
- Estimating and Managing Project Time
- Managing Project Risk
- Effective Team Development & Project Leadership
- Managing Project Quality
- Procurement and Contract Management
- Effective Project Communications & Stakeholder Management
- Project Closure and Benefits Realization
- Building a Project Management Methodology
- Project Sponsorship and Governance
- Effective Programme Management
- Managing an Organisational Portfolio
- Successful Change Management
- Agile Project Management
- Assessing Project Management Maturity
- Professional Business Analysis
- Coaching for Managers
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Project Management
You can download a description of each of these.
What some of our project management students have said about our training:
“Thanks for being such a great teacher for us! I believe that we all feel lucky to have you in class:)”
“Sean was a fabulous tutor with great knowledge. Highly recommend this course!”
“The course was amazing with its mix of theory and practical tips. I feel ready to use the tools right away”
“This is by far the best training I have been on. Sean is an amazing teacher and offers his experience and guidance to everyone.”
“I was pleased I sent my team members on the course, and I have seen them come back to the workplace and put some things into action that are delivering immediate benefits to us”
“I passed the PMP examination on my first attempt and want to give full credit to Sean for his tuition and support – thank you!”