| Course Code: |
MQ 430 |
| Course Abstract: |
This workshop provides a foundation level understanding of project management. Participants are introduced to the Project Management Framework as described by the Project Management Institute’s Project Management Body of Knowledge. All project management processes and knowledge areas are covered. Participants are guided by a case study to justify a typical project, develop a charter, define the scope and assess stakeholders. The work breakdown structure (WBS) is developed and used to create a network diagram, estimate duration and create a schedule so that a critical path is identified. Risk responses are developed along with a communications plan. Participants leave with templates and a plan to “take action”. Materials comply with PMBOK® Fourth Edition.
6.5 PDU's/day |
| Audience: |
This course is designed for project managers, project coordinators and team leaders responsible for leading, communicating, negotiating, problem solving and influencing the organization. |
| Duration: |
2 days |
| Learning Outcomes: |
Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to:
> Complete a project charter and scope statement
> Decompose project and product deliverables while developing a work breakdown structure (WBS)
> Assess stakeholder perspectives so that expectations can be managed
> Create a risk management plan so that high impact, high probability items are proactively managed
> Utilize the project baseline to execute, control, and closeout projects effectively
> Conduct an impact analysis so that a change request can be formalized |
| Course Topics: |
Key Concepts in Project Management
The value of project management and the Capability Maturity Model (CMM)
Knowledge Areas and Process Groups
Project Management Organizational Structures
Project Roles
Project Identification and Justification
Scoping the Project
Stakeholders Mapping
Project versus Product Scope
Deliverables, Assumptions, Constraints
Capturing High Level Requirements
The Business Case and the Project Charter
Defining High Level Scope and Prioritizing
Selecting the Right Approach/Methodology
Project Planning
The People Side of Project Management
Work Breakdown Structure and Decomposition
Sequencing, Scheduling and Critical Path
Identifying Resources and Assigning Responsibilities (RAM)
Planning for Communication
Preparing for Risks
Project Costs, Schedules and Quality Management
Progressive Elaboration and Rolling Wave Planning
Effective Estimating Techniques
Budgeting baselines and estimates to complete
Roles, Responsibilities and Resource Planning
Schedule Development
Risk and Quality Management
Execution-Putting the Plan in Motion - Change will happen, expect it and know how to manage it.
The Project Organization and Structuring the Team
Communications Planning
Procurement Processes
Leadership and Team Building
Monitoring and Controlling
Managing Changes to the Project
Transitions Planning and Lessons Learned
Closing the Project |
| Prerequisites: |
None |