The Project Technologies Group - Project Management

Module Summary

In today's fast-paced business world, organizations that practice sound project management principles secure competitive advantage over those that run the projects by past experience alone. To get products and services to the market faster with cost advantage, today the projects must be time-based as well as cost-based. Project Managers who understand how to use the tools of Project Management are taking leadership roles in the constant drive toward operating improvement.

This comprehensive 4-day seminar is an in-depth and participative course providing project managers with the skills, knowledge and tools needed for project success. The attendees to this session learn the essential steps in setting up project plans, scheduling work, exercising appropriate control and monitoring progress to achieve desired project goals.

Content

Module 0: Project Management Overview

What is a Project and what are its Characteristics?

What is Project Management?

Structure of Organization Suited for Project Management

Phases and Life Cycle of a Project

Nine Areas of Project Management Knowledge (PMBOK # 1 - 9 Overviews)

Module 1: Project Initiation (Concept & Definition)

Project Selection and Justification

Project Integration and Scope Management (PMBOK # 1&2 Highlights)

Budgeting and Managing Cost (PMBOK #4 Highlights), etc.

Tasks Performed (10 Tasks)

Examples and Q&A

Module 2: Project Planning

What is planning?

Project Planning Steps

Develop a Mission, Vision, Goal, and Objective for the Project

Work breakdown Structure (WBS)

Benefits and Reasons of Scheduling

Tools for Time management (PMBOK #3 Highlights), etc.

Tasks Performed (7 Tasks)

Module 3: Project Execution

Managing Communications (PMBOK #7 Highlights)

Tasks Performed (5 Tasks)

Module 4: Project Control

Project Control and Evaluation

Self Control by Team Members

Project Control Characteristics

Project Control Using Earned Value Analysis

Examples and Q&A

Review Key Project Control Techniques

Earned Value Management

Tasks Performed (8 Tasks)

Module 5: Project Closeout

Tasks Performed (5 Tasks)

Module 6: Professional Responsibilities

Project Management in Your Company - Considerations for Implementation

Tasks Performed (5 Tasks)

Index

Who Should Attend

Managers and executives with responsibility for diverse projects

Anyone seeking a structured project management method

Project managers currently experiencing difficulty keeping projects on the track.

Support function managers and supervisors who want a better understanding of the project management process.

Individuals who want to prepare for project management exam.

Deliverables

Class presentations, facilitation of group exercises, and copy of the slides.

Prerequisites

None

Program Length

1- 4 days (RJRFDR)

Project Management - Principles and Practices