Advanced Project Management Tools and Techniques
Overview:
Introduction:
Develop a solid foundation of project management tools and techniques critical to project success with this comprehensive program, structured after the PMBOK® Guide. Gain proficiency in advanced methodologies while discovering valuable, easy-to-use tools and techniques to navigate the entire project life cycle effectively. Master practices that ensure the success of any project in any type of organization.
Program Objectives:
At the end of this program, the participants will be able to:
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Identify and prioritize project requirements to ensure successful delivery and stakeholder satisfaction.
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Apply best practices to plan and run a project successfully using proven project management processes.
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Implement risk management tools and techniques for the identification, analysis, and development of strategies.
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Estimate resources and budgets, and schedule task work and duration with confidence.
Targeted Audience:
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Project managers and team leaders.
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Project coordinators.
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Business analysts.
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Team members assigned to projects.
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Project control professionals.
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Operations managers.
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IT managers.
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Construction managers and supervisors.
Program outline:
Unit 1:
The Framework of Project Management:
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Choosing the right project lifecycle model.
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Identifying and analyzing project stakeholders.
Unit 2:
Project Management Processes.
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Understanding the project management process.
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Project management process groups and knowledge areas.
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Initiating the project with a clear project charter.
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Documenting and defining the project scope.
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Developing and executing a comprehensive project management plan.
Unit 3:
Tools and Techniques for Project Scope Management:
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Scope planning.
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Scope definition.
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Developing the Work Breakdown Structure.
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Scope verification.
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Scope control.
Unit 4:
Tools and Techniques for Project Time Management:
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Activity Definition.
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Activity Sequencing.
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Resource Estimating.
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Duration Estimating.
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Schedule Development.
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Schedule Control.
Unit 5:
Tools and Techniques for Project Cost Management:
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Cost estimating.
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Cost Budgeting.
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Cost Control.
Unit 6 :
Tools and Techniques for Project Quality Management:
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Quality Planning.
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Quality Assurance.
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Quality Control.
Unit 7:
Tools and Techniques for Project Human Resource Management:
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HR Planning.
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Team Acquisition.
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Team Development.
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Team Management.
Unit 8:
Tools and Techniques for Project Communication Management:
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Communication Planning.
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Information Distribution.
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Performance Reporting.
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Managing Stakeholders.
Unit 9:
Tools and Techniques for Project Risk Management:
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Risk Management Planning.
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Identifying Risk.
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Qualitative Risk Analysis.
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Quantitative Risk Analysis.
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Risk Response Planning.
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Monitoring and Controlling Risk.
Unit 10:
Tools and Techniques for Project Procurement Management:
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Procurement Planning.
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Contract Planning.
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Solicitation.
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Vendor Selection.
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Contract Management.
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Contract Closure.