Project Management Skills
Overview:
Introduction:
The Project Management Skills program is tailored to enhance participants' competency in essential project management practices and techniques. Through a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical applications, participants develop proficiency in leadership, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making within project environments.
Program Objectives:
At the end of this program the participants will be able to:
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Plan projects using the statement of work and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
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Schedule projects activities and build the project network model.
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Calculate project budgets and schedule variances using Earned Value (EV) techniques.
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Select the right projects using capital budgeting techniques.
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Relate to project stakeholders through better negotiation and communication skills.
Targeted Audience:
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Project managers.
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Members of project offices.
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Project Sponsors.
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Functional managers and Senior management.
Program Outlines:
Unit 1:
Planning Projects:
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Distinguishing Projects from Operations: Definitions and Applications.
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Managing Project Constraints and Benefits.
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Exploring the Project Life Cycle and Charter.
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Defining Project Scope, Specifications, and Constraints.
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Applying Work Breakdown Structure for Project Decomposition.
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Understanding the Fundamentals of Project Management Definitions and Practices.
Unit 2:
Scheduling Projects:
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Sequencing Activities: WBS Linkage and Predecessor Techniques.
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Mastering Project Evaluation: PERT and Critical Path Method (CPM).
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Scheduling Strategies: Forward and Backward Scheduling Methods.
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Visualizing Progress: Gantt and Milestone Charts.
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Optimizing Resources: Resource Planning and Leveling.
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Efficiency Techniques: Slack Management and Schedule Compression Strategies.
Unit 3:
Organizing and Controlling Projects:
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Project Organization and Control: Reporting and Auditing.
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Implementing Earned Value Management: Variances and Performance Indexes.
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Maximizing Project Efficiency: Benefits of Earned Value Management.
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Utilizing Software Tools: Role and Importance in Project Management.
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Evaluating Schedule and Budget Variances for Performance Improvement.
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Enhancing Project Management Reporting for Better Decision-Making.
Unit 4:
Selecting Projects Using Capital Budgeting Techniques:
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Definition of capital budgeting.
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Accounting Rate of Return (ARR).
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Payback Period (PP).
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Net Present Value (NPV).
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Internal Rate of Return (IRR).
Unit 5:
Managing Project Stakeholders:
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Identifying stakeholders.
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Types of stakeholders.
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Managing stakeholder engagement.
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Project manager skills.
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Project negotiation