What is covered?

This interactive class is the logical choice for development of project management principles and tool application for all types of industry. Previous experience is not necessary to benefit from this course. Thousands have attended this course to acquire the necessary skills to successfully deliver their projects within expected parameters.

Presentation Topics:

  • Project management definition and principles - critical process elements and tool application...project charter development... successful project organization...obtaining customer and management support...critical communication requirements
  • Project manager and the team-leading and coordinating... negotiation skills...developing the project team...assessment of team members' skills...differences in formal and real authority...managing and resolving conflict...obtaining team commitment
  • Project planning-validation of the project mission...defining objectives ...aligning objectives with the goal...developing the plan and budget... work breakdown structure development
  • Project scheduling-developing accurate estimates... resource leveling to prevent over allocation...available scheduling methods...determination of resource levels necessary to meet deadlines
  • Controlling the project-managing change effectively...variance analysis and adjustment to remain on track...developing alternatives for less effective changes...risk identification, prevention and contingency analysis...reporting project status and formats...identification of lessons learned for future projects