Course Overview

PDU Credits: 21

Cost: $1095.00 (plus GST)

Apply your project management skills to the unique challenges of projects with strategies developed in the field by experienced project managers. Discover critical success factors, hidden risks and obtain proven, cost-effective solutions.

Gain a solid understanding of project management methods with this comprehensive introductory course. Gain practical experience in proven project management techniques and discover a wealth of valuable, flexible tools that you can use immediately to ensure the success of any project in any type of organization.

Project Management: (Fast Route) provides the foundation, experience, techniques, and tools to manage each stage of the project life cycle, work within organizational and cost constraints, set goals tied directly to stakeholder needs, get the most from your project management team, and utilize state-of-the-art project management tools to get the work done on time and within budget.

Covering the entire project life cycle, this course is built around the government project environment and is based on the principles established in the Project Management Institute's® A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge® (PMBOK® Guide), which incorporates information critical to project success and establishes international standards and guidelines for project management.

You'll learn project management skills through use of a case study, with hands-on exercises, and a broad range of practical experiences that can immediately be applied to your job. This approach yields a comprehensive project management experience, including the early stages of defining project scope, requirements, developing work breakdown structures, risk management, communications management, change control, and closeout.

As Enterprise Project Management's fundamental course, Project Management: (Fast Route) opens the door to more efficient project implementation.

NOTE: This course is also available with a focus for the government environment

Students Comments:

"I just completed the online sample exam. As discussed in class today. my score prior to taking the three day "Laying the Foundation" was 34/75 = 45.3% after the course my score was 53/75 = 70.7%"

"I just wanted to say "thank you" for a very enjoyable three days.. I must say with your very in depth knowledge of the subject matter, recall of details and, most importantly, the way in which you instructed.. No matter what the comment was from the group, you had a skillful way of making each of us feel as if we had contributed and what we said was important and relevant to the topic at hand. I know that I will definitely be using many of the tools provided.. so thanks for that".

"Just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed the course. The material was excellent."

Who Should Attend

Designed for both new project managers and experienced project managers who wish to refresh their skills or develop an understanding of formal project management processes and techniques. You will gain an understanding of the strategies and skills necessary to manage projects of any size. Plus, you'll receive tools to enhance your project management capabilities.

Course Outline

1. Introduction and Overview What are Projects?

• The Project Management Life Cycle
• Why So Many Projects Fail
• The Project Management Context

2. Phase 1 – Project Initiation Where Do Projects Come From?

• Validating the Need/Defining the Project Goals
• Developing Alternative Approaches
• Conducting an Environmental Scan
• Defining Requirements and Quality Standards
• Preparing a Business Case
• Drafting a Project Charter
• Negotiating the Terms & Conditions of Assignment

3. Phase 2 – Project Planning Preparing a Work Breakdown Structure

• Developing a Network Diagram
• Determining the Critical Path
• Using Crashing and Fast-Tracking Techniques
• Developing Time and Budget Estimates
• Leadership and Team Building
• Stakeholder Identification and Analysis
• Communications Planning
• Identifying and Assessing Risks
• Developing Risk Response Strategies

4. Phase 3 – Project Implementation Monitoring and Controlling the Project

• Status Reporting
• Change Control Procedures
• Managing and Resolving Conflict

5. Phase 4 – Project Close-Out Administrative Closure

• Reassigning the Project Team
• Completing a Post-Implementation Review
• Ensuring Project Success!