One Day Course

Performance-Based Objectives:

You will examine the elements of sound project management and apply the generally recognized practices to successfully manage projects.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Identify the key processes and requirements of project management.
• Initiate a project.
• Plan for time and cost.
• Plan for project risks, communication, and change control.
• Manage a project.
• Execute the project closeout phase.

Prerequisites:

To ensure your success, it is recommended that you first take the following Element K courses: Word 2000, Word 2002, Word 2003, or Microsoft® Office Word® 2007: Level 1; or have equivalent knowledge. Some on-the-job experience in participating in managed projects would be preferable.

Course Content:

Getting Started with Project Management

• Describe a Project
• Describe the Project Management Life Cycle
• Identify the Role of a Project Manager

Initiating a Project

• Determine the Scope of a Project
• Identify the Skills for a Project Team
• Identify the Risks to a Project

Planning for Time and Cost

• Create a Work Breakdown Structure
• Sequence the Activities
• Create a Project Schedule
• Determine Project Costs

Planning for Project Risks, Communication, and Change Control

• Analyze the Risks to a Project
• Create a Communication Plan
• Plan for Change Control

Managing a Project

• Begin Project Work
• Execute the Project Plan
• Track Project Progress
• Report Performance
• Implement Change Control

Executing the Project Closeout Phase

• Close a Project
• Create a Final Report

For more information on Acumen Classes
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Saint Louis, MO 63119