Course No. PJM11

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Project Management - I

Description:

This fast paced workshop introduces the concepts of Project Management and prepares the participant to quickly start, and manage Projects. A hands on approach is used to facilitate learning of the elements of Project, and how to use Microsoft Project, or Visio as required. This methodology ensures you can have a running start and avoid the many pitfalls that a beginner may run into. Differences between a Process, Program, and Project are also discussed at length, illustrating which is suitable under what conditions. This class is a pre-requisite for Project Management II.

Benefits:

Recognize the differences between a Project, Program, and a Process

Ease of starting, managing, and closure of projects

Eliminate / reduce possibility of projects that do not seem to end

Getting things done

Proper direction and focus of effort and resources

Topics Covered:

Programs, Projects, and Processes

Project Selection and Planning

Project Scheduling - Gantt Charts

Identifying conflicts / constraints and alternatives

Project Execution and Control

Critical Path identification

Using Microsoft Project for above OR

Using Visio for above

Pre-requisites:                  None