Project Management Skills

Overview:

Introduction:

This training program program is designed to enhance participants' competency in essential project management practices and techniques. Through it, participants will develop proficiency in leadership, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making within project environments.

Program Objectives:

At the end of this program, participants will be able to:

• Plan projects using the statement of work and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).

• Schedule projects activities and build the project network model.

• Calculate project budgets and schedule variances using Earned Value (EV) techniques.

• Select the right projects using capital budgeting techniques.

• Relate to project stakeholders through better negotiation and communication skills.

Targeted Audience:

• Project managers.

• Members of project offices.

• Project Sponsors.

• Functional managers and Senior management.

Program Outlines:

Unit 1:

Planning Projects:

• Distinguishing Projects from Operations: Definitions and Applications.

• Managing Project Constraints and Benefits.

• Exploring the Project Life Cycle and Charter.

• Defining Project Scope, Specifications, and Constraints.

• Applying Work Breakdown Structure for Project Decomposition.

• Understanding the Fundamentals of Project Management Definitions and Practices.

Unit 2:

Scheduling Projects:

• Sequencing Activities: WBS Linkage and Predecessor Techniques.

• Mastering Project Evaluation: PERT and Critical Path Method (CPM).

• Scheduling Strategies: Forward and Backward Scheduling Methods.

• Visualizing Progress: Gantt and Milestone Charts.

• Optimizing Resources: Resource Planning and Leveling.

• Efficiency Techniques: Slack Management and Schedule Compression Strategies.

Unit 3:

Organizing and Controlling Projects:

• Project Organization and Control: Reporting and Auditing.

• Implementing Earned Value Management: Variances and Performance Indexes.

• Maximizing Project Efficiency: Benefits of Earned Value Management.

• Utilizing Software Tools: Role and Importance in Project Management.

• Evaluating Schedule and Budget Variances for Performance Improvement.

• Enhancing Project Management Reporting for Better Decision-Making.

Unit 4:

Selecting Projects Using Capital Budgeting Techniques:

• Definition of capital budgeting.

• Accounting Rate of Return (ARR).

• Payback Period (PP).

• Net Present Value (NPV).

• Internal Rate of Return (IRR).

Unit 5:

Managing Project Stakeholders:

• Identifying stakeholders.

• Types of stakeholders.

• Managing stakeholder engagement.

• Project manager skills.

• Project negotiation