We were joined online by Post Graduate Researchers at the University of Bristol for parts 1 & 2 of Fistral’s webinar training Project Management Techniques for Planning Your Research. The group’s feedback was that: Comments included, “A good introduction to project management.”
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“Practical and applicable” – PM Essentials (Part 4)
A group from The University of Exeter Doctoral College logged on to Part 4 of a webinar series entitled Project Management Essentials for Researchers. The early carer researchers (ECRs) gave the session a fantastic feedback rating of 5.00 out of 5 (5 being Excellent). The attendees also agreed that: We asked what they’d say to […]
Continue reading“Helpful introduction to project management” – Intro to PM rated 4.50
A mix of PhDs and research staff from The University of Bath logged on to our Introduction to Project Management training webinar. The attendees gave a feedback rating of 4.50 out of 5 (5 being Excellent) and in addition: We asked what they’d tell a colleague who asks about this session:
Continue readingAdvanced Project Management – rated 5 out of 5
Joining us onsite recently at Strathclyde Doctoral School, a cohort of PGR’s undertook Fistral’s Advanced Project Management training. The group gave the training a fantastic perfect 5 out of 5 rating (5 being Excellent) and in addition: We asked what they’d tell a colleague who asks about this session: Other comments included, “Is a really […]
Continue reading“Great tools for work and research” – Time Management rates 4.92
PhD students from Ulster University Doctoral College logged on to Fistral’s webinar session Taking Charge of Your Time: Avoid Drifting. The students gave the training an overall feedback rating of 4.92 out of 5 (5 being Excellent). The group also agreed 100% that they: We asked what they’d say to a colleague who asks about […]
Continue reading“Lots of helpful tips for Research Projects” – Intro to Project Planning
Staff at The University of Manchester joined us online for Fistral’s Introduction to Project Planning webinar training. The group gave the session an overall rating of 4.75 out of 5 (5 being Excellent) and in addition: We asked what they’d tell a colleague who asks about this session:
Continue readingPerfect 5/5 from Liverpool Doctoral College – Time Management training
Fistral welcomed students from the University of Liverpool Doctoral College online for a training session Taking Charge of Your Time: Avoid Drifting. The PhDs gave this webinar a perfect overall feedback rating of 5 out of 5 (5 being Excellent) and 100% agreed that they: We asked what they’d say to a colleague who asks […]
Continue readingECRs say PM for Researcher training is “Very helpful for developing realistic plans”
Researchers from The University of Exeter Doctoral College joined us for Part 3 of a webinar series Project Management Essentials for Researchers. The group gave this third session an overall feedback rating of 4.69 out of 5 (5 being Excellent). The group also agreed 100% that they: We asked what they’d say to a colleague […]
Continue reading“Useful, relatable and applicable” – Project Management in the Real World rates 4.93
Fistral was welcomed onsite at Loughborough University for a training session Project Management in the Real World (PMRW). The group of staff from across the university gave this session an overall feedback rating of 4.93 out of 5 (5 being Excellent) and 100% agreed that they: We asked what they’d say to a colleague who […]
Continue reading4.83 for PM Essentials for Researchers – staff say “I wish I had taken the course 5 years ago!”
Researcher staff from The University of Exeter once more joined us for Part 2 of a webinar series entitled Project Management Essentials for Researchers. The group gave this second session an overall feedback rating of 4.83 out of 5 (5 being Excellent). The group also agreed 100% that they: We asked what they’d say to […]
Continue reading“Applicable to my current work” – PM Essentials for Researchers (Part 1)
Researcher staff from The University of Exeter Doctoral College joined us online for Part 1 of a webinar series entitled Project Management Essentials for Researchers. The group of Early Carer Researchers (ECRs) gave the session an overall feedback rating of 4.75 out of 5 (5 being Excellent). The ECRs also agreed 100% that they: We […]
Continue readingIntro to Project Planning (Part 3): Rated 4.8 “Real-life examples make it memorable”
Staff at the University of Dundee logged on to Part 3 of Fistral’s Introduction to Project Planning course, entitled Creating the Plan. The staff gave the session a rating of 4.8 out of 5 (5 being Excellent). When asked which part of the webinar they found most beneficial, responses included:
Continue readingResilience skills are “Important to successfully navigate the PhD journey” – 5 out of 5 rating
PhD students from Ulster University Doctoral College gave Fistral’s webinar session Build Your Resilience and Take your PhD in your Stride a perfect 5 out of 5 feedback score (5 being Excellent). The group also agreed 100% that they: We asked what they’d say to a colleague who asks about this session:
Continue reading“Tailor-made for PhD” – Time Management is “A truly enlightening experience”
Joining us online for a webinar session entitled Keeping on Top of Your PhD: Personal Time Management Strategies were a group of PhD students at The University of Strathclyde. They gave this session an overall feedback rating of 4.77 out of 5 (5 being Excellent) and 100% agreed that they: We asked what they’d say […]
Continue readingRisk training is “Necessary in our PhD” – Doctoral College student
The third of four training courses in our CAPM professional certification series, Project Risk Management, was delivered onsite to a group of PhD students at The University of Strathclyde. The Doctoral College group gave the training course an overall feedback rating of 4.60 out of 5 (5 being Excellent) and 100% agreed that they: We […]
Continue reading5 out of 5 for CAPM Preparation
Onsite once more at The University of Strathclyde, we delivered Fistral’s CAPM Preparation training course to a group of PhD students from the Doctoral College. Accredited by the Project Management Institute, the Certified Associate of Project Management (CAPM), is a globally recognised credential that opens the door to opportunities at every career stage in the […]
Continue reading“Useful real-world application” – 4.92 for Risk Management
We welcomed a cohort of PhD students and research staff at all levels from The University of Bath online for a training session entitled Risk Management. This is the second of four courses which work towards the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) professional recognition from the Project Management Institute (PMI). The attendees gave the […]
Continue reading4.88 for PMRW – “Very useful, especially in the context of research”
Onsite at The University of Strathclyde Teaching and Learning Building, we delivered Fistral’s Project Management in the Real World training course to a group of PhD students there. The group gave the training course an overall feedback rating of 4.88 out of 5 (5 being Excellent) and 100% agreed that they: We asked what they’d […]
Continue reading4.77, “Insightful and relevant to PhD” – Supervisory Relationship training
PhD students at the Doctoral College in the University of Strathclyde joined us online for a webinar entitled Creating a Good Supervisory Relationship. Rating the session an overall 4.77 out of 5 (5 being Excellent), 100% agreed that they: We asked what they’d tell a colleague who asks about this session:
Continue reading“Informative and well-organised” – Intro to PM for research staff and students
A group of research staff and PhDs from The University of Bath joined us online for a training session Introduction to Project Management. This session is part of a professional certification suite that can lead to a globally-recognised PM accreditation – Certified Associate in Project management (CAPM) – offered by the Project Management Institute (PMI). […]
Continue reading“Really impactful” – Professional Communication Skills for PhDs
We welcomed a cohort of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd year PhD students from the University of Strathclyde Doctoral College to Fistral’s Professional Communication Skills webinar. The students logged in from multiple locations including Glasgow, Edinburgh, Fife, Jordan, Athens, and Saudi Arabia, one of the benefits of online learning! The group gave the session an overall […]
Continue reading“Best course ever” – 5 out of 5 for Leadership and Teambuilding training
Onsite at The University of Strathclyde, we delivered a training course called Leadership and Teambuilding Techniques. The attendees gave a fantastic evaluation of the training of 5 out of 5 (5 being Excellent) and 100% agreed that they: We asked what they’d tell a colleague who asks about this session: Other comments included:
Continue reading“Really worthwhile – lots of practical tools” – PM Tools for Managing Your Research Project post-award
Joining us onsite for a new training session entitled Project Management Tools for Managing Your Research Project was a group of research staff from The University of Bristol. Focusing on tools to apply to research projects post-award, we were delighted that research staff rated the session a perfect 5 out of 5 (5 being Excellent) […]
Continue reading“Engaging and useful” – Intro to Project Planning for Doctoral College students
Postgraduate Researchers from The University of Manchester joined us online for Fistral’s Introduction to Project Planning webinar session. The Doctoral College group rated the training 4.50/5 (5 being Excellent) and 100% agreed they: We asked what they’d tell a colleague who asks about this session:
Continue reading“Extremely useful for career” – Advanced PM training
Onsite for this session, we welcomed a group of PhD students from the University of Strathclyde, to a training course in Glasgow entitled Advanced Project Management. The course builds upon Project and Risk Management courses to provide a pathway to globally-recognised professional PM certification, as well as the practical tools and techniques provided in-session. Combined […]
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