Project Management Training

Description

Project management is not just for certain industries or job titles. Most of us are expected to complete assignments that are not a usual part of our job and to get the job done well, within a budget, and on time. This course will share some project management techniques that can help you achieve your goals. We recommend that you complete “Project Management Fundamentals” before beginning this course.

Objectives

In this course, you will focus on the last three stages of the project life cycle: planning, execution, and termination. This includes identifying tasks and resources; using scheduling techniques like the work breakdown structure, Gantt charts, and network diagrams; preparing a budget; executing a project; and controlling changes.

Outline

Session One: Course Overview

Session Two: What Really Needs To Be Done?

1. Identifying Tasks
2. Identifying Resources
3. Pete’s Cost List

Session Three: The Work Breakdown Structure

Session Four: Scheduling Techniques

1. Preparing a Basic Schedule
2. Other Scheduling Factors
3. Planning Tools
4. Gantt Charts
5. Creating a Gantt Chart
6. Network Diagrams
7. Flow Charts

Session Five: Budgeting Tips and Tricks

1. Budgeting Basics
2. Pete’s Budget

Session Six: Assessing Project Risks

Session Seven: Preparing the Final Plan

Session Eight: Making it Fit

1 Schedule and Budget Compression
2. Case Study

Session Nine: The Execution Phase

Session Ten: Controlling Changes

Session Eleven: Closing Out a Project