Course not currently available
Project Management Tools
Short course
In Slough ()
Description
-
Type
Short course
-
Level
Intermediate
-
Duration
1 Day
This intensive one-day training course builds on the fundamentals taught in our Project Management Introduction course. It takes delegates through the remaining three stages of the project lifecycle: planning, execution, and termination, providing the knowledge required for the technical aspects of managing a project.
About this course
By the end of the day, delegates will be able to:
Identify your project’s tasks and resources
Order tasks using the Work Breakdown Structure
Schedule tasks effectively
Use basic planning tools such as a Gantt chart, PERT diagram, and network diagram
Prepare a project budget
Modify the project budget and schedule to meet targets
Identify and manage risks
Prepare a final project plan
Execute and terminate a project
Develop and manage a change control process
This workshop is intended for those who understand the conceptual phase of a project’s life cycle, including setting goals, creating a vision statement, and creating the Statement of Work. They should have attended our Setting Up Projects For Success course or be fully familiar with the subjects it covers.
Reviews
-
I found the trainer very knowledgeable.
← | →
Course rating
Recommended
Centre rating
Sarah Howden
This centre's achievements
All courses are up to date
The average rating is higher than 3.7
More than 50 reviews in the last 12 months
This centre has featured on Emagister for 15 years
Subjects
- Project Manager
- Project Methodology
- IT Project Management
- Network
- Project
- Planning
- Project Management
- Project Life Cycle
- Network Training
Course programme
MODULE 2: What Really needs to be Done?
Topics covered:
- Identifying Tasks
- Identifying Resources
Topics covered:
- Milestones
Topics covered:
- Preparing a Basic Schedule
- Float Time
- Scheduling Checklist
- Activity Scheduling
- Planning Tools
- Action Planning Worksheets
- Milestone Charts
- PERT
- Along the Critical Path
- Gantt Charts
- The Network Diagram
- Five Steps to Create a Network Diagram
- The Flow Chart
Topics covered:
- Budgeting Basics
Topics covered:
- Types of Risks
- Five Steps to Manage Risk
Topics covered:
- Preparing the Final Plan
Topics covered:
- Schedule and Budget Compression
- Compressing the Schedule
- Compressing the Budget
- Case Study
Topics covered:
- The Execution Phase
- Maintaining the Rhythm
- The 95% Phenomenon
Topics covered:
- Controlling Changes
Topics covered:
- Closing Out A Project
- Lessons Learned
Project Management Tools