Course description
Knowing that extended time away from the office can be difficult, Building Blocks offers this intensive workshop to accommodate busy work schedules while at the same time providing participants with a comprehensive project management methodology in only two days. You will learn about an organized method of planning, executing, controlling, monitoring and closing out a project. In addition to featuring basic definitions and concepts of project management, this course provides a proven “how to” project management methodology applicable to the public service environment for any project type and size. All materials taught are compliant with the guidelines established in A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, PMBOK®, 6th Edition, from the Project Management Institute.
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Who should attend?
Training content
Introduction
Positioning for Project Management in Government
- Key Definitions
- Project Management Titles in Government
- Project Lifecycle
- Project Management Methodology
- Project Management Challenges in Government
- Accountability vs. Responsibility
Project Initiation
Project Scope Planning
- Initial Project Charter
- Charter Workshop
- Scope Definition
- Project Requirements
- Work Breakdown Structures
- WBS Dictionary
- Responsibility List
- Workshop: WBS
Work Package Planning
- WP Description
- Work Package Activities
- Workshop: WP Scoping
- Estimating Resources
- Time and Cost
- Workshops: Estimating
Project Base Scheduling
- Scheduling Terms
- Creating Critical Path Schedules
- Exercises Scheduling
Schedule Impacts
- Labour Contingency
- Overhead Loss Time
- Workshop: Schedule
Project Base Budgeting
- Project Budget
- Performance Budget
- Workshop: Project Budget
Project Plan Approval
- Update Project Charter
Project Execution & Control
- Key Definitions
- Transition to Execution
- Issues Management
Scope Status
- Verification
- Quality
- Change Control
Project Reporting
- Work Package Plan Updating
- Risks & Assumptions
- Earned Value
- Schedule & Budget
- WP Summary Status
Project Level Status
- Scope
- Schedule
- Budget
- Earned Value
- Project Status Report
Project Close Out
- Close Out Process
Conclusions
Course Wrap Up
Course delivery details
The workshop is hands-on with group exercises built around a government oriented case, which leads participants to create a basic project plan during the course. A combination of lectures, discussions, practical case studies, and exercises are used in this delivery. All materials taught are compliant with the guidelines established in A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, PMBOK®, 6th Edition, from the Project Management Institute.
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,...