Introduction
This course covers the application of knowledge, skills, tools and techniques to a broad range of activities to meet the requirements of the particular project. Project management knowledge and practices are best described in terms of their component processes. These processes can be placed into five process groups (initiating, planning, executing, controlling and closing) and nine knowledge areas (project integration management, project scope management, project time management, project cost management, project quality management, project human resource management, project communications management, project risk management and project procurement management).

Who Should Attend
The event is recommended for people new to Project Management or those who have experience of working on projects and would like to move into Project Management.
Course Objectives
After completing the course the participant will be able to:
- Improve productivity.
- Effectively organize projects.
- Understand the project life cycle.
- Master basic project management skills.
- Link realistic objectives to stakeholder needs.
- Establish dependable monitoring techniques.
- Estimate project costs.
- Agree on realistic time schedules.
Course Outline
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Class
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Topic
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Time
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DAY 1
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Session 1
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Course Overview
Course Introduction
Project Management (PM) Fundamentals (Delves into the basic project phases)
Initiation
Planning
Execution
Control
Closing
Professional Responsibility
Critical inputs in projects: People, Process, and Technology
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9 AM-12 NN
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Session 2
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Overview of Project Management
PMI Framework
PMI Knowledge Areas
Integration
Scope
Schedule
Cost
Quality
Human Resources
Communication
Risk
Procurement
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1-3:00 PM
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Session 3
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Initiation and Planning Phase
Project charter
Statement of Work (SOW)
Project plans
Exercise: Creating Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)
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2:00-5:00 PM
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DAY 2
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Session 4
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Estimation and Budgeting
Estimation
Budgeting
Project selection
NPV, ROI, Payback models
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9AM -12AM
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Session 5
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Scheduling
Project network diagram fundamentals
Gantt charts
Exercice: PERT techniques
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1PM-4PM
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Session 6
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Risk and Change Management
Mid-term review
Risk management
Change control
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4PM-5PM
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DAY 3
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Session 7
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Development Management
Team models
Requirements process
Communication Management
Managing conflict and motivating
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9AM-12PM
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Session 8
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Project Control
Status reporting
Problem Solving
Communications Techniques
Process Improvement
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1-5PM
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