Project Management Foundation

A structured and integrated review of the PMBOK knowledge areas. Key concepts, terms, and principles of project management. A very practical hands-on course with loads of exercises.

Course Outline

What you will Learn

• A structured and integrated review of the PMBOK knowledge areas
• Key concepts, terms, and principles of project management
• A very practical hands-on course with loads of exercises

Who Should Attend

• Managers or IT Professionals who wish to increase their general understanding of project management.
• New and experienced project managers, as well as those with little or substantial understanding of the PMBOK.
• Project team members, project stakeholders, or project managers who require a more detailed understanding of project management

Content

Project Management Concepts & Standards
The Project Management Institute

Scope Management
4 Aspects of Scope Management
Goal Breakdown Structure (GBS)
Critical Success Factors (CSF)
Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
Managing "Scope Creep"
Human Resources Management
5 Stages of Team Dynamics
Brain-Storming/Team-Building Exercise
Resource Skills Matrix
Secrets of Successful H.R. Management
 
Communications Management
Types of Communications
Meetings -- Bloody Meetings!
Email Management Techniques
Creating a Communications Plan
Practical Communications Exercise
 
Time Management
4 Dimensions of Time Management
Time Estimation Techniques
Practical Time Estimation Exercise
Dependency Theory
Critical Path Calculation
Creating a Network Diagram
Creating a Gantt Chart
Schedule Optimization
 
Cost Management
Cost Estimation Tips and Techniques
Practical Cost Estimation Exercise
Assigning Resources to Tasks
Calculating Phases and Total Project Cost
 
Risk Management
5 Steps to Risk Management
Identifying and Analyzing Risks
The Top N Risk List
Risk Matrix
Contingency Planning
Practical Risk Exercise 
 
Procurement Management
4 Phases of Procurement
Procurement and the Project Life Cycle
Adding Lag for the RFP to the Schedule
Limits for Goods and Services
 
Quality Management
Quality Assurance vs. Quality Control
Quality Standards
 
Cause and Effect (Ishikawa) Diagrams
Creating an Ishikawa Diagram
Integration Management
3 Stages of Integration Management
 
Project Planning
Project Execution/Tracking/Monitoring
Change Control
Practical Integration Exercise
Workshop Evaluations & Next Steps

Additional Details

Pre-Requisites

Certificates offered

Certificate of completion

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations less than 2 business weeks before the expected delivery date are eligible for a 50% refund, or a credit voucher will be provided for regularly scheduled courses (choice being that of the registrant). Credit Vouchers are transferable within the same company. Please send your cancellation notice to info@itplanit.com.

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A very interesting course. Claude Gerin, our instructor, was excellent in making this a very interesting and learning experience. THANKS!

Reviewed by Oleg T. 2012