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Course aim
The course is aimed at improving delegates' understanding of the
process of defining a project, its scope and life cycle. Task scheduling
and identification of resource requirements are covered along with risk
management and methods for project control. Softer elements of project
management are also considered, such as stakeholder management and teamwork.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this course delegates will
be able to:
• Understand the context of the project
• Prepare a network diagram and carry out critical path analysis
• Review the impact of risk
• Understand the methods used for controlling projects
• Use techniques to manage change
• Understand the principles and practice of project handover and
post project review
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Course contents
Project Management Life Cycle
What is a project?
The project management life cycle
The role of the project manager
Setting Up for Success
The meaning of success
Project definition and scope
Putting together a statement of work
The Project Team
What makes your group a team?
Selecting team members
The Team Charter
Risk Management
What is risk?
Sources of risk
Risk management approaches
Project Plans
The Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
Who should create the WBS
Dependencies
Network Logic Diagram - PERT Chart
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The Project Schedule
Scheduling steps
Who should be involved?
Work effort
Critical path and float/slack
From duration to schedule - Gantt Chart
The Project Budget
From cost estimate to budget
Budget and schedule balancing
Project Tracking & Control
The implementation phase
Creating a project baseline
Getting back on track
Dealing with variances
Project Reports
The communications plan
Project performance reports
Project Close-Out
Project hand off
Evaluation of people and projects
Final report
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