This program is a very important function for project management. It represents the time estimating and tracking of the project. Projects that run behind schedule cost the contractor losses, while a contractor may earn bonuses for accelerating schedules. Project scheduling is a science and not just experience, trial and error, or gut feeling. This course is applicable to any type of project and it is an essential part of the overall project management.

Topics include bar charts, logic networks, the Critical Path Method (CPM) calculations, creation of CPM schedules, analysis of float, precedence networks (PDM), schedule updating, project control and Earned Value analysis, resource allocation and leveling, schedule compression (acceleration), and tricks and tips for better project scheduling. Although the seminar contains many references to software programs, its main objective is to teach the fundamentals, not computer applications. In this course you will learn how to:

· Establish and accomplish goals that are linked directly to stakeholder needs

· Utilize tried and proven project management tools to get the job done on time, within budget and accordance with requirements

· Work through a proactive approach to risk that will give you a clear understanding of both qualitative and quantitative risk analysis

By the end of this course, delegates will be able to:

· Understand the concept of planning and scheduling projects 

· Use a step-by-step process for successful projects

· Complete multiple project tasks on time

· Improve estimation of project costs, resources, and time

· Improve your overall project management tracking

· Control projects through special methods, tools, and techniques

· Assess and improve your current project management system

· Immediately apply project management principles back at work

· Effectively initiate, plan, execute, control, and close out projects

· Establish project goals and objectives that are directly linked to stakeholders’ needs

· Develop and use work breakdown structures

· Develop realistic and measurable objectives to ensure positive results

· Estimate project time and costs using proven techniques

· Establish a project control system and monitor progress

· Use a practical, step-by-step process to manage project risk

· Identify threats and opportunities to your project, and weigh their relative value

· Identify and overturn the psychological barriers to risk in stakeholders

Individuals from all industries, government bodies, non-profit organizations and anyone who are interested in learning techniques for managing projects will find this course valuable. Program managers, Civil Engineers & Facilities Personnel, Project Team Leaders, Managers, Coordinators, Administrators responsible for managing projects, Technical professionals and engineers moving into project leadership

Foundations of Project Management

· The nature of Projects and Project Management

· Managing the triple constraints and the project life cycle

· Managing stakeholders?

· The project manager’s responsibilities and the role of senior management

· Project selection considerations and Needs Assessment

· Developing Requirements

Project Planning

· Scope definition

· Developing the Work Breakdown Structure

· Basic rules of estimating and Types of estimates

· Estimating methodologies

· Identifying costs

· Time-controlled estimates vs. resource-limited estimates

Scheduling the Work

· Network scheduling

· Use of the Gantt chart and Milestones

· Making up time in the Schedule

· Procurement planning

· Communication planning

· Quality planning

Risk Management Planning

· The Basic Foundations of Risk Management

· Risk management Planning

· Risk identification

· Risk analysis

· Qualification, quantification and prioritization

· Risk response Planning

· Response strategies for threats and opportunities

· Risk response control

Project Implementation

· Project Baselines

· Project Control

· Monitoring, Evaluation and Forecasting

· Earned value

· Causes of variances

· Project Audits

· Dealing with Changes

· Project Closeout

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