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Online Project Management Course
- take your business management skills to
new levels
Course
Fees
This course sells for only £69
Course
Description
(Total Items: 12
Total Time: 22.00 hours)
This course provides a detailed examination of project management concepts and strategies. It discusses the seven components of a management system and the five phases of the project life cycle, and looks at factors that affect cost and quality. The project manager's role is explored in detail, and strategies for defining the project are examined. Tasks such as developing the Work Breakdown Structure, estimating and scheduling resources, scheduling computations, and tracking project activities are discussed. The close-out phase of a project is also covered. Other topics include formalizing project management standards, developing a project team, and strategies for becoming a more effective project manager.
Optional Certification:
Project Management Professional (PMP) Examination. Note that PMP
certification requires that you become a member of PMI (Project Management
Institute) and once you are a member you can apply to take the international
exam at a fee.
Who should take this course?
This course is for anyone wanting to learn about project management. It can
also be helpful in preparing for the Project Management Institute project
management certification.
Features:
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Simulations teach learners to perform specific
tasks in applications through guided, multi-step
exercises.
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Activities allow learners to apply course
concepts in an interactive questioning
environment.
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Exercises allow learners to practice in the
actual application being studied.
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Course Topics list contains active hyperlinks,
permitting quick access to specific topics.
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Find-A-Word allows learners to look up an
unfamiliar term in the Glossary, on the Web, or
in a dictionary. In addition, it lets them find
other occurrences of the term in the same
course.
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Search text enables learners to rapidly search
all text within a course to easily retrieve
information required.
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Courses challenge the learner with a variety of
question formats, including multi-step
simulations, true/false, multiple choice, and
fill-in-the-blank.
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skill assessment generates a customized learning
path based on the results of a pre-test.
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glossary provides a reference for definitions of
unfamiliar terms.
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Bookmarking tracks the learner's progress in a
course.
Technical Requirements:
P500+ Processor, 128MB of RAM; Windows 2000, 2003, XP, Minimum screen
resolution 800x600, Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher; Windows Media Player
9.0 or higher; Adobe Flash Player 8.0 or higher; 56K minimum connection;
broadband (256 kpbs or higher) connection recommended; Cookies enabled;
Sound card with speakers or headphones strongly recommended.
Course
Modules
Project Management Overview
Topics:
* Definition of project and project management
* The project management system
* The project life cycle
* Project constraints
* The costs of quality
* Managing small projects
* Gaining organizational support
Understanding the Project Manager's Role
Topics:
* Traits of a project manager
* Responsibilities and duties
* The need for good people skills
* The importance of leadership
* Effective meeting guidelines
* Problems in assuming multiple roles
Defining the Problem
Topics:
* The Importance of the Definition Phase
* Stakeholders
* Aspects of the Definition Phase
* Solving Closed-Ended Problems
* Defining Open-Ended Problems
* The Project Charter
Determining the Strategy
Topics:
* Definition of Strategy
* Steps to Determine Strategy
* Develop the Strategies List
* Rank the Strategies List
* Identify Risk
* Contingency Planning
* People Problems
Developing the Work Breakdown Structure
Topics:
* WBS basics
* Identifying tasks
* WBS procedures
* WBS guidelines
* Network diagram basics
* Network diagram procedures
Estimating and Scheduling Resources
Topics:
* Basics of Scheduling
* The Definition of Estimating
* Assumptions When Estimating
* Estimating Methods
* Resource Estimates
* Basics of Budgeting
* Approval of Work Plan
* Project Management Software
Understanding Scheduling Computations
Topics:
* Basics of scheduling computations
* Forward pass computations
* Backward pass computations
* Activity maximum float
* Network calculations
* Constrained end date scheduling
* Reducing activity durations
* Use of the bar chart
Tracking Project Activities
Topics:
* Basics of Control
* Guidelines for Controlling a Project
* Approaches to Monitoring
* Graph Analysis
* Spreadsheet Analysis
* Status Reporting
* Review Meetings
* Accommodating Changes Deviations
Closing Out the Project
Topics:
* How Projects End
* Closing a Project
* Verification and Approval of Results
* Reallocation of Resources
* Delivery of Results
* Final Report
Formalizing Project Management Standards
Topics:
* Developing a project methodology
* Roles and responsibilities
* Deliverables and approvals
* Process review
* ISO requirements
Developing Project Teams
Topics:
* Definition of Team
* How Project Teams Are Different
* Team Building
* Communication
* Issues in Team Building
* Team Member Roles and Responsibilities
* Teams and Decision Making
* An Individual's Needs
* Differences in Thinking Styles
Ensuring Your Own Effectiveness
Topics:
* The values approach
* Life planning
* Time management guidelines
* Speaking and writing skills
* Certification
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