This project management training course teaches practical management techniques that will prepare participants to develop and update plans for their projects. Group exercises enhance the learning experience and allow students to discuss with the instructor how the general techniques they’ve learned can be adapted to the unique characteristics of their own projects.
Students will learn how to clearly define a project, develop an initial project plan, compress the schedule to achieve deadline dates, and effectively control the project through to completion. Each student is given a six-chapter notebook to be used to follow the lecture material; record notes, tips, and other project-specific information; and perform individual and group exercises. The notebook serves as an excellent reference tool for planning and controlling
future projects.
This course targets students who require a basic understanding of structured project planning and control techniques. The course content applies to individuals who will function as project managers as well as team members who will be working alongside them as they develop and update their project plans.
The course consists of 16 hours of instruction including lecture and hands-on exercises taught over a two-day period. The course includes exercises on the following topics:
There are no prerequisites for this course.
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Project Management Definitions
Project Challenges
Elements of Project Management (Time, Cost and Quality)
The Project Life Cycle
The Project Management Process
Defining the Project
Roles/Responsibilities of Project Managers
Roles and Characteristics of Project Sponsors
The Sponsor Document
Project Team Composition/Characteristics
Project Charters
Developing an Initial Project Plan
Work Breakdown Structures
Network Diagrams/Analysis
Estimating Durations and Resource Requirements
Critical Path Method (CPM) Network Calculations
Compressing the Schedule and Establishing a Baseline Plan
Using the Schedule Compression Process to Meet Project Deadline Dates
Using the Time-Cost Tradeoff Concept to Optimize Project Plans
Establishing a Baseline Plan
Controlling the Project
The Control Process
Use of Intermediate Milestones
Collecting Activity Status
Updating The Project Plan
Rules For Effective Project Control
Conclusion
Why Projects Succeed
Project Challenges Revisited
Some Final Thoughts
PMAlliance project management training fills the project management knowledge gap between team members and provides a consistent approach for use by the entire team. Our PMI®-certified trainers use a state-of-the-art curriculum to pose practical challenges, cultivate strong working relationships and arm your team with tools they can put to immediate use.
When you have a project too important to fail, choose PMAlliance.
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