Overview of Project Management

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:  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.

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