Project Management In Practice

Project Management is a key skill for the 21st century workforce in the modern business world. The ability to set clear objectives, create a realistic plan, and work together with your team to see the plan through to successful completion will set you apart from others, and help you to successfully manage company projects to stay competitive.

This course is designed to take delegates through the entire project management process from Initiating to Closeout, including all the specific steps needed to successfully plan and manage your next project, Learn what to do when faced with common challenges including; unclear requirements, unrealistic deadlines, unrealistic budget, frequent changes, lack of direct authority and complex group dynamics.

In this interactive workshop, you will work with others in teams and learn how to create a realistic project plan using proven tools and techniques. You will also learn how to develop a schedule and budget; how to actively manage the risks that could affect your project; and how to manage your team effectively to ensure the highest certainty of success.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

During this program,  delegates will:

• Learn how to build a world-class project management plan
• Use Scope, Cost, and Schedule baselines as a means of evaluating project progress and incorporating Earned Value measurement
• Clarify project objectives with measurable outcomes
• Learn the tools of  building, motivating, and leading  high performing project team
• Deliver successful projects  to scope specifications, on time,  and within budget.

COURSE OUTLINE

Overview of Project Management

• Project Management and Project Management Context
• Project, Program, and Portfolio Management
• Project Management Processes
• Roles and Responsibilities

Project Initiation

• Business Needs and Opportunities
• Project Selection Methods
• Developing the Project Charter
• Project Stakeholder Management

Project Planning

• The Project Management Plan and Performance Measurement Baseline
• Project Scope Planning
• Preparing a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
• Developing the Schedule
• Resources and Budgeting
• Risk Management

Project Execution and Delivery

• Managing Stakeholder Expectations
• Team Building
• Managing communications

Project Monitoring, Control, and Closeout

• Monitoring Project Performance
• Integrated Change Control
• Documenting Lessons Learned
• Closing out the Project

Managing Projects with Microsoft Project Software