Project Management

Duration: 5 Days | Price: Contact a Career Consultant for pricing

Description: This course focuses on industry recognized best practices for managing complex projects. Attendees will learn how to create a Project Management plan consisting of subsidiary plans, how to ensure successful execution of the plan, and how to bring a project to completion on time. The course covers all project phases, including project planning, scheduling, control, and closing. Students will come away with the knowledge and tools to complete projects on time, within budget, and with the right scope. Comprehensive interactive exercises build competence and confidence in the skills being taught, with students applying tools and techniques in real-world scenarios to gain experience carrying out proven approaches to project management.

The course focuses on the processes articulated in the Project Management Institute's "Body of Knowledge" (PMBOK)® and provides a solid introduction to the fundamental principles of the PMBOK approach and best practices.

This class helps towards earning the required project management education hours needed for PMI® certifications such as Project Management Professional (PMP)® and Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® as well as earning PDU's required for maintaining certification. Please visit here for details on certification and PDU requirements.

Prerequisites: Business experience working in teams is highly recommended although not required.

Overview of Project Management Definitions: Project, Deliverables, Constraints Requisite Skills for Project Managers 5 Project Phases 9 Knowledge Areas of Management	Human Resource Management Developing a Human Resource Plan Developing a RACI Matrix Acquiring Project Teams Considering Virtual Teams Developing Strong, Productive Teams Managing Project Teams
Integration Management Creating a Project Charter Creating a Project Management Plan Baselines for Scope, Cost, and Schedule Monitoring and Controlling Projects Managing Approved Changes	Communications Management Developing a Stakeholder Registry Developing a Communications Plan Communications Requirements Analysis Communication Technologies Distributing Information Conducting Successful Meetings Effective Presentations and Facilitation Managing Stakeholder Expectations Reporting on Performance
Scope Management Document Requirements Creating a Project Scope Statement Creating Work Breakdown Structures Creating the Scope Baseline Gaining Acceptance of Deliverables Understanding Variance Analysis	Risk Management Planning Risk Management Techniques to Identify Risks Using Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis Planning Risk Responses Updating the Risk Register
Time Management Tools for Creating Realistic Estimates Defining and Sequencing Activities Estimating Resources and Durations Determining Critical Path Determining Status of Project Influencing Factors that Change Schedules Adjusting Leads and Lags	Procurement Management Planning Procurements Performing Make or Buy Analysis Conducting Procurements Bidder Conferences Considering Different Contract Options Administering Procurements
Cost Management Tools for Estimating Costs Determining Budgets Controlling Costs Comparing Actual Costs to Baseline Calculating Project’s Earned Value	Closing a Project Verifying Completion of Exit Criteria Transferring Product, Services or Results Closing Procurements Auditing Project Success or Failure Archiving Project Information
Quality Management Quality Management Tools Developing a Quality Management Plan Performing Quality Assurance Performing Quality Control Determining Corrective Actions Initiating Preventive Actions Defining Defect Repairs Creating Change Requests

"This was a great course. It was supremely beneficial and will be so helpful to my organization. Very reasonably priced too."
– C.P., SSI

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