Advanced Topics for the Experienced PM Course

This workshop covers a variety of topics important to the Project Manager. The reviewed numbers that are near and dear to bringing projects in on time and on budget, include the business case decision and how it is made, Earned Value calculations, report interpretation and trend analysis, all of which are necessary for effective control. We will also examine the newer concept, Critical Chain, including why it was developed, and its use in improving scheduling. The remainder of the workshop focuses on day to day challenges of project management, including taking over existing projects, particularly when the PM is no longer around. You will also gain important insight and tools in dealing with politics and quality issues influencing the decisions surrounding projects of all shapes and sizes. 

Participants need to bring calculators with them to class.

This workshop is intended for experienced project managers or those who have taken the Project Management Essentials workshop.

Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to:

> Provide management with data that will help them in making informed decisions
> Avoid common estimating mistakes
> Apply a process to rank projects
> Determine which measures can be used as a scorecard for their project
> Manage risks for even the most complex projects
> Explore how to survive project politics that can support or hinder projects
> Recognize the importance of the Project Manager’s network and how key business decisions get made

Taking Over an Existing Project
Risk Management
Business Case and Portfolio Management
Critical Chain and Estimating
Earned Value
Politics

Participants should have a working knowledge of project management fundamentals, including work breakdown structures and network diagrams, as well as project management experience.