Duration: 2 days – 14 hrs
Overview
One of the most challenging responsibilities of Project Engineers /Managers in every project is managing the competing constraints of scope, schedule, cost and quality in meeting project goals. Since each project is unique, the approach to managing these constraints may vary depending on the stakeholder’s needs, environmental factors, organizational structure, and other relevant project parameters. This course will provide the appropriate project management processes, tools and techniques in addressing these concerns based on the standards presented by the Project Management Institute (PMI).
This course encompasses the five (5) project management process groups of initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and control, and closing within the nine (9) knowledge areas of Integration, Scope, Schedule, Cost, Quality, Human Resource, Communication, Risk, and Procurement Management. This course will provide the participants the foundation and the structured approach to managing projects in meeting project goals, and do away with the strategy system that commonly leads to project failures. This will, likewise, enhance the skills of the participants with the use of globally accepted best practices and standards in project management, and expose them to the same vocabulary and advocacy with international project management practitioners to achieve business excellence.
Objectives
- Participants will be able to analyze and understand where the scope of the project is coming from. Knowledge of the project requirements, assumptions, and constraints is necessary to be able to manage them within the project life cycle.
- Participants will know how to identify and process relevant project information and transform them into Work Breakdown Structures and a Project Management Plan using a globally-accepted approach.
- Participants will be able to create a detailed schedule and execution plan to meet project deliverables.
- Participants will be able to create the budget and project cost.
- Participants will be able to define criteria in measuring and monitoring project deliverables while the project is in progress.
- Participants will be able to set controls on every deliverable to be able to manage changes on time, cost, quality and scope.
- Participants will be able to close and turn-over the project at the client’s and/or management’s satisfaction.
- Participants will be able to deliver projects within the bounds of time, cost, quality and scope by using specified project management tools and techniques recommended by the Project Management Institute (PMI) as presented in PMBOK 5th Edition (Project Management Body of Knowledge).
- Participants will be able to define their respective roles as part of the project team. There will be clarity of goals and clarity of roles.
- Participants should be able to prepare the following documents, and individual or group presentations will be discussed in the class collaboratively to facilitate learning and sharing of ideas:
- The Project Charter
- The Work Breakdown Structure
- The Project Schedule
- The Project Cost / Budget
Audience
- Individuals who contribute specialized skills to a project team can benefit from this
- Project Engineers/Managers: Professionals responsible for managing projects and seeking to enhance their project management skills and knowledge.
- Team Leads: Individuals leading project teams and looking to gain a comprehensive understanding of project management principles.
- Aspiring Project Managers: Individuals aiming to transition into project management roles and seeking to acquire the necessary foundational knowledge.
- Functional Managers: Professionals responsible for overseeing projects within their departments and desiring a structured approach to project management.
- Project Coordinators: Individuals involved in project coordination and seeking to expand their knowledge of project management methodologies.
- Professionals Seeking PMP Certification: Individuals interested in pursuing the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification offered by the Project Management Institute (PMI).
- Anyone Involved in Project Work: Individuals from various industries who are involved in project work or cross-functional initiatives and wish to develop a solid understanding of project management practices.
Pre- requisites
- Prior project management experience (recommended)
- Familiarity with project management concepts (recommended)
- Knowledge of the PMBOK (Project Management Body of Knowledge) guide (recommended)
Course Content
Day 1:
Session 1: Introduction to Project Management
- What is project management?
- Importance of project management in achieving project goals
- Overview of the Project Management Institute (PMI)
- Introduction to the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Session 2: Project Management Framework
- Project management process groups
- Project management knowledge areas
- Interactions between process groups and knowledge areas
- Overview of the PMBOK Guide (Project Management Body of Knowledge)
Session 3: Project Integration Management
- Key concepts of project integration management
- Develop Project Charter process
- Develop Project Management Plan process
- Direct and Manage Project Work process
- Monitor and Control Project Work process
- Perform Integrated Change Control process
- Close Project or Phase process
Session 4: Project Scope Management
- Key concepts of project scope management
- Plan Scope Management process
- Collect Requirements process
- Define Scope process
- Create WBS (Work Breakdown Structure) process
- Validate Scope process
- Control Scope process
Session 5: Project Schedule Management
- Key concepts of project schedule management
- Plan Schedule Management process
- Define Activities process
- Sequence Activities process
- Estimate Activity Durations process
- Develop Schedule process
- Control Schedule process
Day 2:
Session 6: Project Cost Management
- Key concepts of project cost management
- Plan Cost Management process
- Estimate Costs process
- Determine Budget process
- Control Costs process
Session 7: Project Quality Management
- Key concepts of project quality management
- Plan Quality Management process
- Perform Quality Assurance process
- Control Quality process
Session 8: Project Human Resource Management
- Key concepts of project human resource management
- Plan Resource Management process
- Estimate Activity Resources process
- Acquire Resources process
- Develop Team process
- Manage Team process
Session 9: Project Communication Management
- Key concepts of project communication management
- Plan Communication Management process
- Manage Communication process
- Monitor Communication process
Session 10: Project Risk Management
- Key concepts of project risk management
- Plan Risk Management process
- Identify Risks process
- Perform Qualitative Risk Analysis process
- Perform Quantitative Risk Analysis process
- Plan Risk Responses process
- Control Risks process
Session 11: Project Procurement Management
- Key concepts of project procurement management
- Plan Procurement Management process
- Conduct Procurements process
- Control Procurements process
- Close Procurements process
Session 12: Closing and Review
- Project closure process
- Lessons learned and knowledge transfer
- Review of key concepts and processes
- Exam preparation and study tips
