Course description
The focus will be on how to track and report on the implementation of an approved project management plan. Participants will learn how project metrics can predict when a project will be completed and at what cost. Participants will also be exposed to managing project changes, issues, risks and quality. Learning will be encouraged through group discussions and a project reporting case workshop. All materials taught are compliant with the guidelines established in A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, PMBOK®, 5th Edition, from the Project Management Institute.
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Training content
Introduction
- Review Key Planning Concepts
- Project Planning and Control Model
Implementing the Plan for Execution
- Organizing the Project Plan
- Optimization Dashboard
- Establishing the Project Baseline
- Reviewing the Project Plan
- Optimistic Version
- Realistic Version
- Metrics for Project Control
- Transition from Planning to Execution
- Project Kick-off and Team Mobilization
- Transition from Planning to Execution
- Project Kick-off and Team Mobilization
- Discussion Workshop: Transition
Administrating the Project
- Project Workbook
- Project Repository
- Issues Management
Project Execution and Control
- Project Scope Control
- Change Management Objectives
- Change Process Model
- Updating Process: Work Package and Project Levels
- Time and Cost Control
- Time Keeping
- Earned Value Analysis
- Trend Analysis
- Performance Reporting
- Execution and Control of Facilitating Processes
- Workshop: Project Reporting
Project Closure
- Administrative Closeout
- Project Assessment/Evaluation
- Project Closeout Report
- Project Closeout Process
Conclusion & Wrap Up
Course delivery details
By the completion of the seminar, participants will:
- Understand how to optimize the project plan and establish the project baseline
- Learn how to manage scope changes, issues and assumptions, earned value and project performance trends
- Learn how to manage risk, communications, quality and team performance
- Learn how to track and manage time and cost variances during project execution
- Be able to write a project status report
- Learn how to close the project – including team, administrative and client processes
Why choose BBLN?
In operation for over 20 years, Building Blocks takes a consultative approach to customer engagement to deeply asses the needs. We offer a variety of options for consideration.
All of our instructors have a minimum of 20 years of teaching experience using adult learning theory.
We can proudly say that our customers routinely say we exceeded their expectations and in doing so, we offer many benefits that are included in the service and pricing.
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Building Blocks Learning Network
Building Blocks Learning Network (Building Blocks) is a training company with over 20 years of experience in Adult Education. Our specific expertise includes professional development in the areas of Executive Leadership, Management and Leadership, Coaching, Policy Development, How Government Works,...