Course Background:

The application of knowledge, skills, tools and techniques to a broad range of activities to meet the requirements of the particular project. Project management knowledge and practices are best described in terms of their component processes. These processes can be placed into five process groups (initiating, planning, executing, controlling and closing) and nine knowledge areas (project integration management, project scope management, project time management, project cost management, project quality management, project human resource management, project communications management, project risk management and project procurement management).

Suitable For

The event is recommended for people new to Project Management or those who have experience of working on projects and would like to move into Project Management.

Course Objectives

At the end of this course the participants are expected to

• Improve productivity.
• Effectively organize projects.
• Understand the project life cycle.
• Master basic project management skills.
• Link realistic objectives to stakeholder needs.
• Establish dependable monitoring techniques.
• Estimate project costs.
• Agree on realistic time schedules.

DATE, DURATION AND VENUE

Date : Client’s Choice

No of Hrs/ Days : 24 Hours

Venue : Client's Choice

Methodologies:

To ensure learning, this workshop will utilize the following:

· Lectures

· Individual and Group activities

· Structured Learning Experiences

Program Outline

Class	Topic	Time
DAY 1
Session 1	Course Overview - Course Introduction - Project Management (PM) Fundamentals (Delves into the basic project phases) o Initiation o Planning o Execution o Control o Closing o Professional Responsibility - Critical inputs in projects: People, Process, and Technology	9 AM-12 NN
Session 2	Overview of Project Management - PMI Framework - PMI Knowledge Areas o Integration o Scope o Schedule o Cost o Quality o Human Resources o Communication o Risk o Procurement -	1-3:00 PM
Session 3	Initiation and Planning Phase - Project charter - Statement of Work (SOW) - Project plans - Exercise: Creating Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)	2:00-5:00 PM
DAY 2
Session 4	Estimation and Budgeting - Estimation - Budgeting - Project selection - NPV, ROI, Payback models	9AM -12AM
Session 5	Scheduling - Project network diagram fundamentals - Gantt charts - Exercice: PERT techniques	1PM-4PM
Session 6	Risk and Change Management - Mid-term review - Risk management - Change control	4PM-5PM
DAY 3
Session 7	Development Management - Team models - Requirements process - Communication Management - Managing conflict and motivating	9AM-12PM
Session 8	Project Control - Status reporting - Problem Solving - Communications Techniques - Process Improvement	1-5PM

Facilitator: Jan Pabellon