Project Management Process

Course Oveview

Project Management is the best way for organizations to accomplish certain goals. Recognizing that projects do not fail, but rather people fail, Project Management Process focuses on the human aspects of project management. An understandable four-step process for achieving success in light of increased competition for dollars, people and other resources is detailed. Participants leave with specific tools for implementing the process immediately.

Course Description

Project Management Process is a two-day course designed to provide individuals with an understanding of project management tools and their applicability and benefits. Participants will have an opportunity to apply the course concepts in a series of carefully designed exercises and a project simulation.

Course Objectives

• Effectively define and analyze the project opportunity
• Build a defensible project plan which includes scheduling and budgeting components
• Implement a plan which flexibly maximizes the use of resources with minor conflict
• Identify measurement tools necessary for project monitoring and control
• Understand how to close down the project and how to use the project history for the future

Course Content

There are four phases of the Project Management Process: Define, Plan, Implement and Close. Within these phases the course focuses on:

• Project definition/project selection criteria
• Critical Success Factors (CSF's)/Risk Analysis
• Role of the project manager
• Role of project team members
• Project Management tools
• Estimating time and costs/calculating variances
• Handling change and managing conflict
• Project review

Course Design

Project Management Process provides project team members and project managers with an opportunity to identify key project management issues. Working in teams, participants will be able to assess and increase their knowledge and skill level while working on two project simulations, using the tools of the four-phased process. Methods include feedback, group discussions, lecture and tailored skill exercises.