Project Management Skills                                                                                         

Summary

This three day interactive course is designed to introduce you to a consistent process for managing any Project in an Organization. It is based on the information in the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) from the Project Management Institute, and includes assignments for working through a project from beginning (approval to investigate) to end (closure and handoff). To maximize learning, an actual PM example may be used for in-house courses (in effect, jump-starting your process by expert facilitation and consultation).

Who Should Attend

Project Team Leaders (PTL) and Project Team Members (PTM)

Topics

The course is divided into sections for ease of reference / comprehension. The modules consist of the following:    

     Leadership
     Roles and Responsibilities
     Definition of a Project
     Planning of a Project
     Implementation and Management of a Project
     Closure and Phase-over of a Project

Course Materials

Course material includes fully annotated presentation material, to allow attendees to focus on what is being taught rather than on taking “good notes”.

Format of Class

This course is uniquely formatted as a “teach/do” class, so as each skill is taught, participants immediately practice that skill with each other. This ensures that attendees have the maximum opportunity to learn the skill and have it critiqued so correct methodology is immediately recognized and encouraged; it also ensures that every participant actively participates in the course. Class exercises are based on interaction exercises, to get attendees to think ‘outside the box’ where project management is concerned. Class is modular, and is given over 3 days.

Methods of Presentation

Classroom lecture/discussion, demonstration of concept, and participation exercise (entire class).

Duration

3 Days