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PML1003: Project Management [Process Meets Tool] Workshop

What on earth is a [Process Meets Tool] workshop?

It’s a hands-on workshop; that’s different from the rest in that students learn core processes *and* the tools that help implement processes. The Processes covered are industry-standard processes based on the Project Management Body of Knowledge™; and the Tools in the agenda are WBS, Microsoft Project, Earned Value, Risk Management tools and a few others.

At FxNexus, we believe Process comes first; and knowledge of the proper tools can prevent implementation of the process from turning into a nightmare! This workshop is NOT a regurgitation of processes from the PMBOK, and neither is it a Microsoft Project advanced class. It’s a hands-on workshop where you get the best of both worlds. Hence the name - “Process Meets Tool”.

For instance, we don’t just talk about creating a Work Breakdown Structure; we create one in class – on the computer. When dealing with processes related to Risk Management, Critical Path Scheduling, Resource Conflicts, and Project Progress Tracking, we start by explaining the process & ensuing best practices; and then jump into the relevant software packages to implement these concepts – thereby leaving the student with a better understanding of how to convert theory into practice.

Audience
Project Management Enthusiasts/Students, Project Managers, Project Team Members

Course Outline
 

l        Session-01: Project Management Framework

        What is a Project?

        Why do Projects fail?

        Project Management and PMI

        The Five Process Groups

        The Nine Knowledge Areas

        Embracing the PM Culture

 

l        Session-02: Getting Started

        Identifying Business Objectives

        Identifying Deliverables

        Identifying Constraints

        Identifying Risks

        Charter a Project

        Initiate Planning

 

l        Session-03: Work Breakdown Structure

        Define deliverables, sub-deliverables

        Define Work Packages

        Building the WBS in Microsoft Project

        Customizing WBS in Microsoft Project

        Effort & Duration Estimation

        Single Point Estimate

        Three Point Estimate

        Estimates in Microsoft Project

        Recurring Tasks

 

l        Session-04: Scheduling Tasks

        Scheduling Basics

        Building Dependencies (FS, FF, SS, SF)

        Lags and Leads

        Schedules in Microsoft Project

        Modifying the Project Calendar

        Critical Path in Microsoft Project                            

l        Session-05: Resources

        Types of Resources

        Working with Resources in Microsoft Project

        Effort Driven Tasks

        Task Types

        Project Costs

 

 

l        Session-06: Finalizing the Plan

        Sorting, Grouping and Filtering

        Resolving Resource Conflicts

        Resource Allocation

        Baselining a Plan in Microsoft Project

 

 

l        Session-07: Progress Tracking

        Executing a Project

        Updating Progress on a task

        Measuring Progress without EV

        Measuring Progress with EV

        Rescheduling Tasks

 

l        Session-08: Microsoft Project in the Enterprise

        Sharing Resources

        Building a Master Schedule

        Resolving Conflicts across Projects

 

l        Session-09: Other Essentials

        Communication

        Lessons Learned

        Soft Skills

 


Dates, Location and Pricing

3-day and 5-day Workshops are held once a month.
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