Project Management Essentials
Tuition: $1495 | Class Time: 8:30-5:30
Register: Please call 800.544.1995 to register.
Select Cities: Las Vegas - November 9 -11 | Orlando - December 14-16
WHAT THIS COURSE PROVIDES
Are you looking to enhance your skills as a professional project manager? If so, look closely at this 3-day course.
This course places heavy emphasis on your ability to apply the concepts, tools, and skills of a professional project manager. That’s why we encourage you to plan your actual project in class.
This hands-on approach accomplishes two goals during the training: You learn the tool-set of a professional project manager, while also preparing you for the business and technical challenges of your very next project.
Here is what you will learn during class:
• Project Management Integration
• Project Scope Management
• Project Time Management
• Project Human Resource Management
• Project Quality Management
• Project Cost Management
• Project Procurement Management
• Project Risk Management
• Project Communication Management
You will also learn other best practices in:
• Project Decision-Making
• Project Team Leadership
• Project Portfolio Management
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
• You are assuming more complex project responsibilities.
• You are looking to take the PMP Exam.
• You need a more detailed understanding of project management techniques.
• You expect to manage a high-profile initiative.
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Project Management Review/Overview |
Day 1 |
Topics Covered:
• Project Management Knowledge Areas
• Project Phases and Project Life Cycle
• Four Functions of the Project Manager
• Project Stakeholders
• Role of the Project Management Office
• Responsibilities of the Project Manager
• Project Management Processes
Exercise: Participants identify their in-class projects and discuss with the instructor.
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Project Scope Management |
Day 1 |
Topics Covered:
• Key definitions
• Techniques of Scope Planning
• Establishing the Scope Baseline
• Detailing the Scope Verification Process
• Creating an effective Project Charter
• Devising a Change Control System
• Controlling and Negotiating Scope
• Industry best practices in Scope Management
Exercise: Participants define the scope management practices for their project. Specially designed activities help participants practice their scope management techniques.
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Project Time Management |
Day 1 |
Topics Covered:
• Utilizing Task Definition techniques
• Employing Iterative Planning
• Critical Path Method
• Compressing the schedule
• Fast-Tracking the schedule
• Variance Analysis and Schedule Control
• Industry best practices in Time Management
Exercise: Participants build their project schedules, determine the Critical Path, fast-track, and apply different time management techniques to their projects.
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Project Cost Management |
Day 1 |
Topics Covered:
• Cost Estimation Techniques
• Utilizing Advanced Estimating Techniques
• Building Reserve into your Project
• Cost Risk and Contract Type
• Cost Budgeting and Cost Change Control
• Understanding Earned Value Management
• Cost and Schedule Variance (CV, SV)
Exercise: Participants define their project’s cost estimates, determine cost risks, and establish cost control standards.
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Project Quality Management |
Day 2 |
Topics Covered:
• Understanding Quality Planning
• Developing the Quality Management Plan
• Identifying Quality Planning Outputs
• Understanding Prevention and Inspection
• Causes of Quality Problems
• Using Quality Control Tools
• Industry best practices in Quality Management
Exercise: Learners discuss quality considerations for their projects, establish Quality Milestones, and determine specific quality standards.
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Project Risk Management |
Day 2 |
Topics Covered:
• Identifying Risk Factors
• Utilizing Risk Management Planning
• Understanding Risk Processes
• Qualitative Risk Analysis
• Quantitative Risk Analysis
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Project Risk Management Continued |
Day 2 |
Topics Covered:
• Using Decision-Tree Analysis
• Expected Monetary Value
• Performing Risk Response Planning
• Contingency Planning
• Industry best practices in Risk Management
Exercise: Attendees perform a detailed risk assessment for their projects; perform both quantitative and qualitative risk assessment procedures; adjust their plans for risk, and document contingency plans for the chosen risks.
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Project HR Management |
Day 2 |
Topics Covered:
• Understanding the Types of Organizations
• Identifying key HR Planning Constraints
• Techniques for Developing Dynamic Teams
• Tips for Leading Dynamic Teams
• Understanding the 5P’s of Teams
• Developing Reward and Recognition Systems
• Crafting the Team Charter
• Managing Team Conflict
• Leading a Focused and Purpose-Driven Team
• Industry best practices in Project HR Management
Exercise: Participants write the Team Charters for their projects; identify reward and recognition systems and participate in customized management simulations.
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Project Communications Management |
Day 3 |
Topics Covered:
• Analyzing Stakeholders
• Creating the Communications Management Plan
• Establishing Information Distribution Systems
• Understanding Barriers to Communication
• Different Management Styles and Skills
• Performance Reports and Status Reviews
• Managing Stakeholders Effectively
• Improving Interpersonal Communications
• Industry best practices in Communications Management
Exercise: Participants will discuss formal communications strategies for their projects while discussing the typical challenges they face in communicating effectively. Additionally, participants will determine key review and communication milestones.
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Project Procurement Management |
Day 3 |
Topics Covered:
• Understanding Contract Categories
• Establishing Contract Incentive
• Analyzing Make or Buy Decisions
• Creating the Procurement Management Plan
• Qualifying Bidders and Sellers
• Negotiating Strategies and Tactics
• Administering Contracts and Vendors
• Financial Procurement Policies and Standards
Exercise: Participants will review and discuss procurement policies and procedures while scheduling different make/buy decisions for their projects.
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Project Integration Management |
Day 3 |
Topics Covered:
• Using Quality Control Tools
• Project integration and plan development
• Implementing plans and controlling change
• Project management processes
• Execution and control
• Project close-out
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Wrap-Up – Questions & Answer |
Day 3 |
