Project Management in Sport

This interactive course introduces a practical project management framework tailored to the UK sports sector and aligned to the Association for Project Management (APM) Competence Framework. Delegates will leave with a practical toolkit, increased confidence, and a clear action plan to improve project delivery within their organisation.

£650.00

Description

Delivering projects in the sporting environment presents a distinct set of challenges. Funding is often limited and difficult to obtain, with a strong emphasis on demonstrating clear social value and community impact. Projects must be delivered to fixed, non-negotiable deadlines, such as tournaments or seasonal programmes. Professionals in sport are typically balancing competing priorities, frequently relying on volunteer resource, and requiring effective coordination and communication.

Topics Covered

  • The course covers the key areas needed to deliver projects more effectively in a sporting environment, including:
  • Project management basics, including the difference between projects, programmes and portfolios.
  • Defining clear objectives, outcomes and benefits, including social value, sustainability and long-term impact.
  • Setting up the project properly, with clear roles, responsibilities, governance and accountability.
  • Engaging stakeholders, including funders, partners, governing bodies, volunteers and community groups.
  • Planning the work, including scope, milestones, resources, dependencies and fixed deadlines such as events, tournaments or seasonal programmes.
  • Managing risks, issues and changes as the project progresses.
  • Communicating and reporting clearly, so that stakeholders understand progress and decisions can be made at the right time.
  • Delegating work effectively, particularly where delivery relies on volunteers or people with competing priorities.
  • Closing the project, capturing lessons learned and reviewing whether the intended benefits have been achieved.

Learning outcomes

This introductory course aims to deliver a practical toolkit to those seeking more effective project delivery. The course will offer participants the following benefits.

  • Clear Objectives and Benefits: Agree distinct objectives and deliver the resulting outcomes and benefits.
  • Realistic Project Implementation Plans: Establish achievable plans for project implementation, including overall resource plans.
  • Risk Management: Identify and manage potential project risks.
  • Effective Delegation and Accountability: Facilitate a structured approach to delegation and clear accountability for delivery.
  • Efficient Reporting and Control: Maintain a straightforward yet effective reporting structure.
  • Effective Stakeholder Support: Ensure stakeholder support through established communication channels, including regular progress reviews, and using collaborative tools.

What is included in this course?

This training course takes place over two consecutive days. It is delivered by an experienced project management professional, with experience working with clients in the sports sector.

The course is written by Parallel Project Training, but is aligned to the APM Competence Framework. As such, delegates who complete the Project Management in Sport course will be able to go on and study for, and take, the APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ) without great difficulty. We would recommend this through a self study option.

Why Choose Parallel?

✓ Proven results – High pass rates and strong learner feedback.

✓ Trusted provider – We work with organisations of every size, from individuals to global Fortune 500 companies providing services and results they can trust.

✓ Taught by project managers, not just trainers - Our trainers turn theory into practice, sharing years of industry insight in every session.

✓ Real-world applicability – We use practical exercises and case studies to turn theory into real project experience, equipping delegates to apply their learning beyond the classroom.

✓ Original content – High-quality resources from podcasts to study guides written and produced by our own expert trainers.

✓ Inclusive learning – Whether you learn best by seeing or hearing, our diverse formats have you covered.

Prerequisites

There are no formal pre-requisites for this course.

It is designed for people working in, or around, the sport sector who are involved in delivering projects, events, programmes or change. Delegates do not need previous project management training. The course is pitched at an introductory level and is particularly useful for those who manage projects informally, work with volunteers, coordinate stakeholders, or need a clearer structure for getting things done.

Payments

We offer multiple options for payment;

1. Credit / Debit Card

2. Payment via invoice. During checkout for your course, select 'Offline Payment'. You will then receive an invoice from which you can pay. If you wish to add a Purchase Order number to your order, please enter this when prompted at checkout.

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