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Fundamentals
of
Successful Project Management
A Two-Day Instructor Led Course
Course Synopsis
Project Management is neither a mystical art or pure science.
The successful project manager is one who can blend practical experience with established project methods, procedures, methods and techniques.
This course teaches the essential skills that every project manager must have to plan, estimate, organize and schedule project assignments. From the initial selection of a systems development methodology to defining the distinct phases, tasks and sub-tasks for a specific project, this seminar is designed for both the beginning Project Manager who needs a firm foundation and the experienced Project Manager who wants a refresher.
Throughout this seminar our goal is to define projects which have clear objectives, tangible deliverables and well-organized project plans.
When the participants have completed this course each should feel confident to approach new assignments with the fundamental knowledge of project management techniques required for successful project completion.
Course Contents
This seminar provides an opportunity to explore and understand basic project management techniques and to develop fundamental project management skills.
Included in the seminar are the following key topics:
Project Characteristics
Projects, teams and managers, team structures, end user roles, assessing project assignments, working with the executive/project sponsor
The Project Triangle
Budget, schedule and scope, assessing the impact of change, managing all project factors
The Project Manager Role and Responsibilities
Eight
skills required: managerial, cultural, organizational, business, processes,
procedures, techniques and tools
Project Planning
Organizing
phases and identifying tasks, performing skill assessments,
defining deliverables, preparing and validating estimates,
allocating other critical resources, Budgeting, obtaining sign-offs
Project Scheduling
The
History of Scheduling Methods, Establishing Dependencies,
Managing Dependencies, Critical Paths, GANTT and PERT Charting,
Forward and Reverse Project Calculations, Float Time
Task Analysis
Resource and Skill Constraints, Adjusting Estimates, Resource Leveling,
Risk Analysis, Best Case/ Worst Case Estimates
Common
Project Manager Mistakes
Overview of 22 common mistakes, how to avoid them, symptoms,
strategies for controlling and correcting them
Logistics
Class duration is 2 days.
Course contents may be customized to meet your company needs.
Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Extensive instructional materials and case study are provided.
This course is offered as in-house training or webcast.
Audience
Information Technology or Software Development Project Managers
Product Managers and Product Implementation Teams
End User Project Managers
Business Analysts
Information Technology Managers & Supervisors
System Developers and Project Team Members
Consultants
Project Auditors
Any professional requiring a sound knowledge of project planning, estimating,
scheduling, monitoring, managing and completing projects.
Course
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