Introduction to Project Management

PM-100 (3 Days)

Project Management Training Overview

Accelebrate's Introduction to Project Management training teaches students the concepts, tools and techniques they need to successfully manage small and large projects.

Location and Pricing

Most Accelebrate courses are taught as private, customized training for 3 or more attendees at our clients' sites worldwide. In addition, we offer live, private online classes for teams who may be in multiple locations or wish to save on travel costs. Please visit our client list for organizations for whom we have delivered onsite training. To receive a customized proposal and price quote for private on-site or online training, please contact us.

In addition, some courses are available as live, online classes for individuals. See a schedule of online courses.

Project Management Training Objectives

All students will learn:

The five key process groups and 38 core competencies associated with effective and efficient project management practice.
Technique-based proficiencies including essential people skills and teamwork.
The concepts and methods learned needed for immediate use in the workplace, leading to a greater retention of newly acquired skills, measurable project improvements, and the achievement of desired project results.

Project Management Training Outline

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Introduction

Project Management Concepts

Project Management in the Enterprise Environment
Programs
Projects and Sub-Projects
Portfolios
Project Management Offices (PMOs)
So What is Project Management?
Project Management Activities
Project Management Process
Project Phases
Project Life Cycle (PLC)
Rolling Wave Planning
What Defines a Successful Project?
The Project Management Triangle
Critical Success Factors
The Project Manager’s Skills and Knowledge
The Project Manager’s Role
The Project Participants
The Project Sponsor
The Stakeholders
The Project Team
The Project Environment
Culture and Style
Structure
Project Management System

The People Side of Project Management

The People Side
The Social Style Model™
Behavioral Dimensions
Assertiveness/Responsiveness
The Social Style
Social Style Characteristics
Social Styles, Strengths and Challenges
Social Style and Backup Behavior
Versatility
Working With Others
Analytical Social Style
Driving Social Style
Working With Others (cont’d)
Expressive Social Style
Amiable Social Style
Building on Your Strengths
Classification Ethics
The Communication Process
Virtual Communications

Initiating the Project

Project Initiation
Defining Need
Defining Feasibility
Demonstrating Need and Feasibility
Project Stakeholder Management
Project Charter
Project Description
Project Purpose
Project Objectives
Project Requirements
Triangle Flexibility

Planning the Project

Why Do You Plan
Developing the Project Management Plan
Components of the Project Management Plan
Project Scope
Project Scope Statement
Project Deliverables
Exclusions
Constraints
Assumptions
Approach
Plan Procurement Management
Characteristic of an Effective Project Plan
The Investment of Planning

Decomposition Using a Work Breakdown Structure

Project Decomposition
Benefits of Decomposition
Decomposition Using a Work Breakdown Structure
Benefits of the Work Breakdown Structure
Work Breakdown Structure Hierarchy
Work Breakdown Structure Format
Work Package
Work Breakdown Structure Graphic Conventions
Work Breakdown Structure Diagramming Rules
Work Breakdown Structure List Conventions
Work Breakdown Structure Dictionary
Activity Definition
Activities
Skills Matrix
Scope Baseline

Estimating

Estimating Accuracy
Effort, Duration, and Cost
Effort vs. Duration
Methods for Estimating Effort
Weighted Average
Expert Judgment, Delphi, and Parametric Estimating
Analogous and Computerized Tools
Analogous Estimating
Computerized Tools
Function Point Estimating
Function Point Analysis
Estimating Variables
Estimating Cost
Cost Budgeting
Cost Baseline

Sequencing and Scheduling

Determining Sequence and Schedule
Precedence Diagramming Method (PDM)
Dependencies
Milestones
Producing the Network Diagram
Precedence Logic
Estimating Activity Resources
Estimating Activity Duration
Lag
Lead
Apply the Calendar
Network Terms
Critical Path Method
Determine the Critical Path – Forward Pass
Calculating Float – Backward Pass
Gantt and Bar Charts
Time/Cost Target

Organizing and Acquiring Staff

Human Resource Planning
Acquire the Project Team
Responsibility Assignment Matrix
Constraints
Resource Histograms
Resource Leveling
Develop the Project Team
Team Website

Control Plans

Planning for Control
Quality Management Plan
Quality Planning
Quality Assurance
Quality Control
Communications Management Plan
Developing the Communication Plan
Change Control
Reasons for Change
A Typical Change Control Procedure

Risk Management

What is Risk?
Elements of Risk Management
Risk Management Planning
Risk Identification
Qualitative Risk Analysis
Risk Response Planning
Responses for Negative Risk
Responses for Positive Risk and Opportunity
The Risk Register
Contingencies and Reserves
Risk Management Method
Risk Management Worksheet

Executing the Project

Project Execution
Guidelines for Executing a Project Phase
Tools and Techniques for Executing the Project Plan
Project Kickoff
Work Results
Tracking Progress via Status Reports
Assessing Project Status via Status Meetings
Pitfalls of Project Execution

Monitoring and Controlling the Project

Project Control
Key Control Activities
Planning vs. Monitor and Control
Prerequisites for Effective Monitoring and Control
Performance Monitoring and Reporting
Performance Reports
Current State Report
Original Baseline Report
Trend Report
Narrative Overview Report
Trend Analysis
Interpreting Trends
Questions to Ask Yourself
Taking Corrective Action
To Control Quality
To Shorten the Project Duration
To Reduce Costs
To Accommodate Increasing Scope
Tracking and Logging Changes
Requested Modifications
Corrective Actions
Guidelines for Monitoring and Controlling a Project Phase
Pitfalls to Project Control

Closing the Project

Closing
Administrative Closure Activities
Lessons Learned

Summary and Conclusion

Critical Success Factors
Project Management Functions

50%

Lecture/Demo

50%

Lab

Course Number:

PM-100

Duration:

3 Days

Prerequisites:

There are no prerequisites for this project management course.

Training Materials:

All attendees receive comprehensive courseware covering all topics in the course.

Software Requirements:

No computers are needed for this interactive class.

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