Managing Projects in the Real World
This three-day course provides an understanding of the project management principles and best practices that help an organization transform opportunities into successful projects. The course covers all nine Knowledge Areas of the Project Management Institute's A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide):
- 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
- Project Procurement Management
Case studies and interactive discussions are used to ensure active participation.
By the end of the course, you will learn:
- How to use a disciplined, structured Stage-Gate Project Management Process for project selection and decision-making
- Guidelines for preparing an effective Project Execution Plan
- How to define and control changes to work scope
- How to identify, assess and mitigate project risk
- To use "contingency" in a manner that helps maximize capital efficiency
- How to assess the strengths and weakness of the various forms of project organizations
- Ways to improve overall team performance
- The essential elements to consider in developing an effective contracting strategy
- A process for developing an effective network schedule
- A technique for planning and controlling project resources
- How to develop a project Performance Measurement Baseline
- How to use Earned Value to measure progress and help forecast cost and schedule
You will receive:
- Participant's workbook
- PMBOK® Guide
- Computerized Management of Multiple Small Projects - by Richard Westney
- The Strategic Project Planner - Richard Westney
3-Day Courses
No classes currently scheduled
Course credits
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Continuing Education Units (CEUs): 2.4
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PMI® Professional Development Units (PDUs): 24
Call 713-861-0800 or 1-800-648-3475 to register.
