Description

If you or your company have problems getting projects to finish on time or if your projects fail to meet your client’s expectations; then you have to capitalize on the opportunity to take this course and lean how to take a project from beginning to end, in an efficient, yet timely fashion. This intensive two-session training course focuses on how to maximise the value for the project and organisation by applying project management essentials.

During this course the participants learn the terminology, tools, techniques and methodology required to take an initiative through the project life cycle from starting to planning, executing, monitoring, controlling and closing. The practical approach of the training embraces a comprehensive introduction to international trends and best practices used worldwide by modern project managers, as well as, to the principles of successful leadership in project administration, including project definition, cost, benefit analysis, planning, scheduling, group dynamics and projection of completion. Additionally, students are exposed to the use of a “Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management” demo to understand the use of “built-in” templates and to get familiarized with scheduling tools that assist project managers staying productive.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this course, participants will have a sound understanding about:

• The principles that rule project management
• Distinction between projects, programs and portfolios
• Planning a project – keys to successful completion
• Project quality objectives and successful project outcomes
• Identification of project management risks
• Communication techniques for managing a project
• Project estimation – time and financial resources
• Project budgeting and scheduling

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

By the end of this course, participants should be able to:

• Prepare a project description and scope statement
• Plan a project –Understanding the key steps in designing, planning, scheduling and implementation
• Prepare a project work breakdown structure, network diagrams and schedule
• Estimate project costs and prepare a project budget
• Identify and manage project risks
• Manage relationships with project team members and other stakeholders
• Deal effectively with project issues and changes
• Track a project’s progress
• Achieve project quality objectives and successful project outcomes