Course overview
Research projects are a specific type of project – often with an unclear scope at the beginning
but with specific timelines and frequently with limited budget. Research projects are also unpredictable by their nature and face many uncertainties. Nevertheless, the fundamentals of project management are as relevant to research projects as they are to other projects.
Course objectives
Using project management knowledge, processes and tools, this course will provide guidance on management and monitoring of research project procedures, project team, risks and preparation of research outputs.
Specific objectives are:
- Look at research projects through the project management lens
- Explore management and monitoring of scope, time and resources in research projects
- Discuss management of project risks, issues and change
- Explore good practices for building and managing high-performing teams
- Discuss management of research project deliverables
Target audience
Researchers, academics, Doctoral and Master’s students and professionals working on research or knowledge projects
Course delivery format
This course is delivered online in real time.
- Course duration: 6 hours (3 online sessions of 2 hours each).
- Presentations, group discussions, workbook activities, online polls and examples.
- Designed and facilitated by Dr Sandra Mandic, PhD, PMP.
- No use of generative artificial intelligence tools in preparation of any of the Compass Guide books, courses or course materials.
See details below for upcoming dates and times for this course.
Course content
- Fundamentals of project management
- Common issues in planning and management of research projects
- Tailoring project management efforts to the project needs
- The art of balancing scope, time and resources
- Managing project risks, issues and change
- Building and managing high performing project teams
- Managing preparation of project deliverables
- Closing the project and reflecting on lessons learned
Relevant resource
Book: Compass Guide for Research Project Management written by Dr Sandra Mandic
- This book is available in English and Spanish.
- The course fee includes a 1-month complimentary viewing-only access to an inspection copy of this book.
Cost
- Standard course registration fee: €149.00 or NZD $299.00 per person per course
- Student course registration fee: €99.00 or NZD $199.00 per person per course (with a proof of student status)
Participants paying a student fee will need to send proof of the student status by email to agile.research.nz@gmail.com.
Upcoming course dates and times
All course dates and times listed below are in New Zealand time zone (UTC+12).
- 01, 03 and 04 December 2026; 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm (New Zealand time zone (UTC+12))
Course registrations close 7 days prior to the first session of the course.
Register for this course
Discounts are available for group registrations. Contact us by email to obtain a quote.
Interested in this online course for your organisation or in Spanish?
If your team or institution is interested in having this online course or a similar course delivered in English or Spanish at different dates and times, please send an email to agile.research.nz@gmail.com to discuss your needs and preferred timing for such a course.