Managing Projects

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Learn How To | Synopsis | Course Topics | Other Information

Learn How To

• Link project goals and objectives to stakeholder needs
  
• Develop work breakdown structures
  
• Set realistic and measurable objectives
  
• Estimate project costs and schedules
  
• Establish a dependable project control and monitoring system

Synopsis

Managing Projects gives you the foundation to manage each stage of the project life cycle, work within organizational and cost constraints, set goals tied directly to stakeholder needs, get the most from your project management team, and utilize state-of-the-art project management tools to get the work done on time and within budget. You?ll learn best practices currently used in today?s fast-paced business environment, as well as the latest insights from the Project Management Institute?s A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK^® Guide). You?ll also discover a wealth of valuable, flexible tools that you can use immediately to ensure the success of any project in any type of organization.

Polling, surveys, brainstorming sessions, discussions, and quick quizzes are used to keep things lively and ensure understanding. Brief individual assignments enable you to apply concepts to your own jobs and experience and practice new skills. Most modules have a breakout session allowing you to work collaboratively in teams. Your instructor provides feedback relevant to you through out your course experience and is always available to answer any questions about course concepts.

This course is composed of twelve, 90-minute modules with additional time for breaks, assignments and a final exam.

Call (866) ESI-8840 for a detailed schedule of session dates and times.

Course Topics

Module 1	Definition of a project Definition of project management The triple constraint Project life cycle The PMBOK® Guide Purpose Nine knowledge areas Project management process groups Project manager roles and responsibilities
Module 2	Stakeholder identification Influences on a project Understanding roles of senior management Project selection Assess business needs and opportunities Quantitative tools (benefit-cost ratio (BCR), present value, net present value, and payback period) Qualitative factors
Module 3	The right start Needs assessment Prototyping and progressive elaboration Formulating good objectives Functional and technical requirements Project charter Project requirements document (PRD)
Module 4	Core project team Scope planning Work breakdown structure (WBS) Key WBS terms WBS models: graphical and indented Building a WBS A WBS dictionary Translating the WBS into the plan
Module 5	Estimating Good estimating practices Three levels of estimates Estimate levels Estimating techniques (PERT, three-point, historical) Cost planning Cost components Cumulative cost curve
Module 6	Schedule planning and common tools Network diagramming (estimating activity duration, forward and backward pass, float, critical path)
Module 7	Common scheduling tools Gantt charts Project calendar Milestones Resource planning and tools Roles and responsibilities matrix Resource Gantt chart Resource loading table Resource loading histogram Resource leveling
Module 8	Risk Definition of risk Risk management plan PMIs risk management processes ESI?s risk management model Risk response strategies Procurement planning Contract types Procurement documents Selecting contractor Communication planning Quality planning Elements of a project plan
Module 9	Project baselines Who needs baselines Assessing project performance Monitoring project performance Earned value (definition, purpose, terminology, calculations)
Module 10	Monitoring project performance Earned value (definition, purpose, terminology, calculations, interpreting variances) Assessing project status Project evaluation Performance Reporting Project evaluation Corrective actions Ways to speed up schedules "Sunk" costs
Module 11	Developing Project Team Characteristics of an effective team Organizational structures Possible team structures Acquiring project team members How to form a successful team Managing the project team Stakeholder expectations Managing change Configuration management (change control system) Managing risk Quality assurance
Module 12	Guideline for project closeout Project closeout Issues Project team Client/customer Scope verification and customer acceptance Administrative and contract closure Lessons learned Other closeout activities

Other Information

PMBOK^® Guide knowledge areas:

• Project Integration Management
• Project Scope Management
• Project Quality Management
• Project Time Management
• Project Cost Management
• Project Risk Management
• Project Human Resource Management
• Project Procurement Management
• Project Communication Management

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