| Introduction: |
You may find yourself on a project, wondering what is going on and how you can contribute effectively. Projects are hectic, and you may find it overwhelming, particularly when you don’t understand the project processes. Your project manager requires your support to be successful. This course provides you with a solid understanding of the important role you play in supporting the project manager in delivering results.
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| Benefits: |
By taking this course you will be able
to:
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understand the basic principles of managing
projects
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participate in identifying, tracking and
resolving risks and issues
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work with other team members in developing
workable project plans using work breakdown structures, schedules
and other proven tools and techniques
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provide practical input into risk management
activities
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understand common issues faced when preparing
and presenting estimates
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communicate effectively in a project environment
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| Who Will Benefit? |
You work in a project environment but are not responsible for the project.
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| Syllabus: |
PM Overview
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Causes of success and failure
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PM processes
Project Initiation
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Initiating projects
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Project charter
Project Planning
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Planning process overview
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Project plan elements
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Objective setting
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Importance of requirements gathering
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Develop and use the work breakdown structures
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Project organisation, roles and responsibilities
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Estimating - problems and approaches
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Scheduling techniques
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Resource planning
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Risk management - planning through response
development
Project Execution
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Conflict management
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Communication
Project Controlling
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Purpose of control
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Change management
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Risk monitoring and control
Project Closing
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Close out activities
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Lessons Learned
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| Relevant Standards: |
The course is aligned with the following standard:
- A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge. Pennsylvania, USA: Project Management Institute (Fourth Edition). (2008).
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| Duration: |
2 days |
| “PMI®” is
a trade and service mark registered in the United States and other
nations; “PMP” is a registered certification mark in the
United States and other nations; and “PMBOK” is a trademark
of Project Management Institute, Inc. |
