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.

Course Content

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.

Audience

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.

Course Duration

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:

• Recognizing Typical Project Challenges
• Developing Network Diagrams (2 Exercises)
• Performing Schedule Calculations (3 Exercises)
• Compressing Project Plans to Meet Deadline Dates (2 Exercises)
• Updating the Project Plan to Reflect Actual Progress To-Date

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.