Project Management Overview with Simulation

Overview

This workshop covers the full complement of sub-plans, methods and procedures that span the typical project life-cycle from initiation to project close. It is designed to give the participant the skills and tools to consistently be an effective project manager. Participants will examine the role of the project manager and their involvement in managing the life-cycle of a project through defining task, time management, scheduling and resource allocation. Each of the ten PMI Knowledge Areas will be covered in the modules that will be presented to the workshop participants. The simulation tool is used to reinforce learning.

Learning Objectives

Describe project planning concepts
Identify and assess project requirements
Create a Work Breakdown Structure
Perform stakeholder analysis
Develop a communication plan
Employ risk analysis techniques
Apply quality management techniques
Discuss project metrics
Manage project execution and control
Identify project close procedures
Explain project management concepts and terminology
Identify project management tools and techniques to assist in planning and managing projects
Evaluate project progress and recommend corrective actions
Launch and manage a project
Update a Project Plan after the project begins

Topics & Content

Project Management Foundations: The Project Management Process, Work Breakdown Structure, Network Diagrams and the Critical Path
Schedule development
Resource allocation
Communication planning
Stakeholder analysis
Risk planning and management
Risk identification techniques
Requirements management
Project management simulation
Quality planning
Project execution, delivery and control
Project close
Lessons learned
SimulTrain® project management simulator

Course Information

Course Code: PM105
Delivery Method: 3 Day Instructor-Led
Target Audience: Novice project managers and anyone interested in PM

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