With this course you will gain a basic understanding of Project Management based on the Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge® – 5th Edition. The course covers information on project management theory, principles, techniques, and methods.
During the course, exercises are made based upon a case study. The case study may be one of three predefined case studies or a customized case study from the participant’s organization (see below: customization).
Duration Learning Credits
2 Days – 16 hours of 16 PDU’s
Session
Public Classroom Pricing:
Early Bird Price: CAD 1295.00
Regular Price: CAD 1495.00
Instructor-Led Virtual Live Pricing:
Early Bird Price: CAD 995.00
Regular Price: CAD 1195.00
Private Group / In-House Learning:
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Module 1: Getting Started
Module 2: The Big Picture
● Basic principles about Project Management
● The necessity of project preparation
● Explanation of the course roadmap
Module 3: Definitions, Concept & Life Cycles
● Project management (PM) definitions
● Focus and benefits of PM
● Concepts of triple constraints and competing demands
● Project life cycles
Module 4: People, Projects and Framework
● People and projects overview
● The project manager
● The project sponsor / director
● The client, the project team and other stakeholders
● People and projects in organizations
● Framework
Module 5: Initiating and Defining Requirements
● Initiating the project and developing the project charter
● Conducting stakeholder assessments
● Defining requirements
● Establishing the change control process
Module 6: Using the Work Breakdown Structure
● Defining the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
● Developing a usable WBS
● Using the WBS
Module 7: Managing Project Risk
● Making the case for risk management
● Using risk management processes and tools
Module 8: Estimating
● Defining an estimate
● Distinguishing approaches to estimating
● Using specific estimating practices & techniques for duration
● Estimating cost
● Validating an estimate – schedule or budget
Module 9: Scheduling
● Defining the scheduling process & related terminology
● Sequencing and defining dependencies
● Determining the critical path
● Considering schedule risks and optimizing the schedule
Module 10: Executing, Communicating, and Developing the Team
● Defining Execution
● Executing through Effective Communication & Stakeholder Relationships
● Executing with High-Performing Teams
Module 11: Monitoring and Controlling
● Defining monitoring and controlling
● Viewing control through the lens of competing demands
● Using earned value for schedule and cost control
Module 12: Closing the Project
● Closing projects
● Focusing on project transition
● Focusing on post-project evaluations
Module 13: Summary and Next Steps
Managers, project team members or non-project managers working in a project environment who want to improve their effectiveness. Entry level for PM practitioners.
Individuals certified at this level will have demonstrated their understanding of:
● The basics of Project Management and be able to contribute to projects based upon the knowledge related to the Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge® – 5th Edition.
Benefits of Taking This Course:
The course will enable them to operate efficiently in a project environment, participants will be able to contribute to successful projects and how to manage them.