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This 4-day course* incorporates proven project management processes with tools instruction. Each team will use the processes taught in class to build a real business project that participants can bring to class. Using a real business project provides richer and more realistic learning; unlike some courses that use a simple case study like, “bake a cake.”

Processes covered include defining a project (scope, schedule and resources). Project Planning - Participants will learn how to break a project down into manageable components so a project plan can be built. Prior to finalizing the project plan participants will practice techniques for optimizing the project to meet the needs of management. Additionally, the project will be assessed for risks, as well as strategies for risk mitigation. At various places in the process specific/formal management checkpoints will be discussed to assure that the project meets appropriate business requirements. Finally, participants will practice simple and accurate techniques for project tracking.

* The 4th day of this class is an optional day of Microsoft Project training.

Items provided in the workshop include: A participant manual, a manual for project sponsors, a Microsoft Project Template, and, a template in Microsoft Word (this is used to capture project definitions, risks, etc.) The instructor will demonstrate how additional project management tools can be used to enhance the effectiveness of the project planning process (ie: WBS Chart Pro and PERT Chart EXPERT).

3 Day Project Management Theory and Tools Class offered by Critical Tools, Inc.

Day 1

· Project Simulation

· Objectives and Introduction

· Introduction to the PM Process Model

· Outline the Project

· Establish the Project Organization

· Characterize the Project Boundaries

· Write a Project Objective Statement

· Specify the Projects’ Scope

· Create a Project Flexibility Matrix

· Document the Project Definition

· Build the Project Plan

· Create a Work Breakdown Structure

· Break the Project Down into Detail Tasks

· Assign Ownership, & Family Numbers to Activities

Day 2

· Build a Preliminary Schedule

· Sequence the Detail Tasks

· Create Task Duration Estimates

· Enter Data into MS Project

· Format Project Data in MS Project

· Refine Selected Task Duration Estimates

· Enter and Analyze Resource Information in MS Project

Day 3

· Review Strategies for Optimizing the Project

· Develop Risk Management Plans

· Identify and Assess Risk Factors

· Generate Risk Management Plans

· Enter Risk Information into Project Description Document

· Set the Baseline in MS Project

· Track & Manage the Project

· Collect Status

· Enter Status information in MS Project

· Modify MS Project to Display Variance Information

· Plan & Take Adaptive Action

· Report Project Status

· View Various MS Project Reports

· How to Use the Organizer in MS Project

· Close Out the Project

· Close Out the Course