Advanced Project Management Process Groups Overview

Introduction:

The Advanced Project Management Process Groups Overview program offers an in-depth exploration of the five key process groups in project management: Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring and Controlling, and Closing. Designed for seasoned professionals, this program provides advanced insights into the intricacies of each process group, emphasizing strategic decision-making and effective leadership within complex project environments. Through a combination of theoretical learning and practical application, participants gain the expertise needed to navigate diverse project challenges and drive successful outcomes at an advanced level. 

Program Objectives:

At the end of this program the participants will be able to:

• Understand the new concepts of Project Management created by PMI.

• Understand and demonstrate the project management process groups as per the PMBOK Guide 5th ?edition “Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring & Controlling and Closing”.

• Practice for the PMI professional exam “PMP, PMI-RMP, and SP”.

• Determine the gap areas they may have and follow a road map to enhance their competency level.

Targeted Audience:

• Project managers and practitioners.

• Program managers.

• Construction, Corporate planning, Finance, and Marketing departments.

• executives, managers, and supervisors in government.

Program Outlines:

Unit 1:

Foundations of Project Management Mastery:

• Introduction and Pre-assessment.

• Project Management Framework and Definitions.

• Project Management Context and Organizational Influences.

• Project Management Process Groups and Skills.

• Project Management Performance Competency and Professional Responsibility.

Unit 2:

Initiating Project Management: Charter Development, Stakeholder Identification, and Team Role:

• Project Management Initiation Process Group with Developing the Project Charter.

• Inputs, Tools & Techniques, Outputs for Group Exercise.

• Identifying Stakeholders and Understanding the Project Management Team's Role in Initiating the Project/Phase.

Unit 3: 

Strategic Project Planning: Scope Management, Requirement Collection, and Plan Development:

• Project Management Planning Process Group with Plan Scope Management and Collect Requirements.

• Inputs, Tools & Techniques, Outputs for Developing Project Management Plan.

• Technical & Management, and HSE Requirements with Practical Exercise.

Unit 4:

Scope Definition and Work Breakdown Structure Mastery:

• Define scope.

• Inputs, Tools & Techniques, Outputs.

• Create Work Breakdown Structure.

• Test your knowledge 2.

Unit 5:

Mastering MS Project: From Introduction to Final Assessment:

• Introduction to MS Project.

• WBS Case Study.

• Revision.

• Final Assessment.

• Wrap up & Closing.

Unit 6:

Project Management Planning Process Group:

• Project Management Planning Process Group: Schedule Management.

• Defining Activities and Sequencing: Inputs, Tools & Techniques, Outputs.

• Estimating Activity Resources: Inputs, Tools & Techniques, Outputs.

• Estimating Activity Duration: Inputs, Tools & Techniques, Outputs.

• Developing the Project Schedule: Inputs, Tools & Techniques, Outputs.

• Utilizing MS Project for Schedule Development.

Unit 7:

Strategic Management Essentials: Cost, Resource, and Communication Planning:

• Planning Essentials: Cost Management and Human Resource Management.

• Resource and Communication Strategy: Estimation, Budgeting, and Planning.

• Tools & Techniques for Cost Estimation, Human Resource Planning, and Communication Management.

• Outputs: Budget Determination and Communications Plan Development.

Unit 8:

Mastering Risk Management and Procurement Planning:

• Plan Risk Management: Inputs, Tools & Techniques, Outputs.

• Group Exercise RBS: Identifying Risks with Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis.

• Perform Risk Response Planning: Inputs, Tools & Techniques, Outputs.

• Plan Procurement and Stakeholder Management: Inputs, Tools & Techniques, Outputs.

• Understanding the Project Management Team's Role in Planning and Testing Knowledge.

Unit 9:

Project Management Executing Process Group:

• Direct & Manage Project Execution: Inputs, Tools & Techniques, Outputs.

• Perform Quality Assurance: Inputs, Tools & Techniques, Outputs.

• Acquire and Develop Project Team: Inputs, Tools & Techniques, Outputs.

• Manage Project Team: Inputs, Tools & Techniques, Outputs.

• Manage Communications: Inputs, Tools & Techniques, Outputs.

Unit 10:

Conduct Procurement:

• Inputs, Tools & Techniques, Outputs: Stakeholder Engagement Management.

• Project Management Team's Role in Execution: Inputs, Tools & Techniques, Outputs.

• Management Plan Review and Test Your Knowledge.

• Final Assessment and Wrap-Up for Effective Project Execution.