Points forts

• This programme is PMI Certified (12 PDUs)
• While aligned with the Project Management Institute’s (PMI) framework, this programme is specifically designed to focus on the practical application of concepts.
• You’ll return to work with the knowledge and tools you need to get your projects started right and completed successful

Objectifs

After taking this programme, you will be able to:

• Ensure that your projects are set-up for succ
• Ensure that your projects are set-up for success from the start
• Learn the basics for effectively gathering and documenting requirements
• Understand the role of the project manager, business analyst, and others in managing projects

Programme

LESSON ONE

The Project Management Framework

• Define the Basic Project Management Framework
• Describe Key Project Management Terminology
• Explain the Triple Constraints (Project Triangle)
• Differentiate Between Operations and Projects
• Describe Project Management in a Business Context

Initiate the Project

• Discuss How Projects Are Initiated
• Describe the Difference Between Project Requirements and Product Requirements
• Discuss the Purpose and Content of a Project Charter
• Discuss the Purpose and Content of a Product Requirements Document
• Use the SMART Model When Writing Documents

LESSON TWO

Initiate the Project (cont’d)

• Discuss How Projects Are Initiated
• Describe the Difference Between Project Requirements and Product Requirements
• Discuss the Purpose and Content of a Project Charter
• Discuss the Purpose and Content of a Product Requirements Document
• Use the SMART Model When Writing Documents

Identify the Work

• Discuss the Purpose of a Kickoff Meeting
• Develop a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

Estimate the Work

• Discuss Guidelines for Making Better Estimates
• Demonstrate the Use of Three-Point Estimates

LESSON THREE

Schedule the Work

• Describe Task Dependencies
• Identify the Sequence of Tasks
• Develop a Project Schedule

Create the Budget

• Determine the Personnel Costs for a Project
• Determine the Out-of-Pocket Expense Costs for a Project
• Differentiate Between Bottom-Up and Top-Down Cost Planning, and State Which Is More Appropriate for Different Situations

LESSON FOUR

Complete the Plan

• Create the Project Communications Plan
• Describe the Project Risk Management Process
• Describe the Purpose of the Project Procurement Plan
• Discuss the Purpose of Reserves

Execute the Plan

• Create a Project Status Report
• Describe the Key Elements Required to Determine Project Health
• Describe How to Run an Effective Project Status Meeting
• Describe the Change Management Process

Close the Project

• Identify the Elements in the Project Closure Procedure
• Describe Administrative and Contractual Closure
• Describe How Projects Are Terminated
• Explain the Importance of a Repository and Lessons Learned

Avis

Training attended was online with one other attendee. Trainer took time and effort to supplement the course material with ample real-life experiences making the course much more real and in perspective. I liked the idea with the break-out rooms and completing the exercises together online. Jacques Geenen - Commercial Marketing Manager

Damien was not only and extraordinary teacher but also a wonderful Project Manager/Leader mentor. His lessons were promptly and very suitably complemented with additional slides and information coming from long lasting experience in this sector. Luca Manocci - ADC Senior Chemist

Pré-requis

• no pre-requirements

Public visé

• Individuals who are new to project management, “accidental” project managers (i.e. professionals for whom project management is secondary to their jobs)
• business analysts, subject-matter experts from any field who contribute to projects
• managers responsible for projects and experienced project managers looking to review current tools, techniques, and processes.