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Overview
This course shows the application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to project activities to meet the project requirements.
Objectives
- Understanding Project Management and identifying risks in projects
- The Planning Element
- Creating WBS plan
- Working with calendars and time elements
- Monitor performance
Course Prerequisite
Microsoft Excel
Language of Delivery
English
Delivery Methods
Course is facilitated by a competent & experienced subject matter trainer, who utilises the following techniques to ensure that the session is practical and experiential:Â Questions; Discussion; Exercises & Assessments.
Who should attend?
The course has been designed for delegates whose goal is to understand project management and want to become proficient project managers.
Duration
1 Day
Includes:
- Comprehensive Manual
- Lunch & Refreshments (not applicable to on-site training)
- Electronic Certificate (on successful completion of the course)
- Electronic Trainer Feedback Report
- Electronic Delegate Feedback Questionnaire
Course outline
| Module 1 | Introduction to Project Management What Is Project Management? What is a Project? Understanding what defines a Project Components of a Project Project Management The Project Management Triangle Project Constraints General Stakeholders |
| Module 2 | Identifying Risks Managing Risks Benefits of Risk Management Risk Management Processes The Project Life Cycle Project Initiation Stage Project Execution Stage Project Closing Stage |
| Module 3 | The Project Initiation Stage Project Management Roles The Project Definition Document The Product Description Determining Project Goals Determining Project Specifications Determine Project Deliverables Determine Project Constraints Determine Project Assumptions Determining Project Assumptions Presenting your Business Case Speaking to the Business Need Presenting The Business Case Completing the Project Definition Document |
| Module 4 | The Planning Stage etermine the Scope of Work Business Case Document Scope Management Plan |
| Module 5 | The Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Creating The Work Breakdown Structure Benefits Of A WBS Constructing the Work Breakdown Structure Improving the Quality of your WBS Identifying Risks while Detailing your Work Define Task Descriptions |
| Module 6 | Planning the Time Element Pert Calculations The Project Schedule Project Schedule Charts Updating Project Assumption & Time Constraints Cost Estimation Methods Administrative Costs Buffer Costs |
| Module 7 | Procurement Plan Human Resource Management Plan Project Cost Constraints and Assumptions Assigning Resources and Responsibility Planning the Quality Element Decision Making and Risk-Taking Skills |
| Module 8 | Using Technology in Project Management Using Computer Software Effectively Making use of Email |
| Module 9 | Monitoring Performance with Earned Value Management Defining Earned Value Management Defining the Formulas of EVM Performance Descriptors Applying Earned Value Management to your Project Determining a Task’s Earned Value |
| Module 10 | Ten Questions to ask yourself as you plan your Project What is the purpose of your Project? Whom do you need to involve? What results will you Produce? What constraints must you Satisfy? What Assumptions Are You Making? What work has to be done? When does each Activity Start and End? Who will perform the Project Work? What other Resources do you need? What can go wrong? |
| Module 11 | How to be a better Project Manager Smooth-Flowing Processes Preparing your Project Plan Controlling your Project during Performance |