Toast to Project Mangement (3 Days) 21 PDUs

Overview
This course introduces the Project Manager to basic skills in managing a Project using generally accepted best
practices as described by PMBOK of PMI. The Course provides a foundation to the PMP aspirant although
does not provide a complete preparation for the same. The objective is to introduce the Project Management
Principles at a level for individuals with 3 to 7 years of experience and no formal education on Project
Management. The course is designed with adult learning technique of backing theory with practical
application immediately. All Activities are based on a Single Case study that would ensure cohesiveness in
understanding various theoretical concepts presented in the class. End of day test on each day, ensures
recapitulation.

After attending this program, you should be able to:

Imbibe sufficient knowledge and skills to be able to independently plan, organize and manage projects of
various sizes.
Use the techniques and templates provided in the class.

Target Audience:
The course is applicable to practitioners of Project Management including Project Manager, Engineer, Lead,
Executive, Business Analyst, member of PMO team and others.

Course Pre Requisites: None

Course Timings: 09:00 a.m. to 05:30 p.m.

Course Overview:
Introduction
Managing Scope
Time Management
Risk Management
Cost Management
Quality
Human Resource Management
Communication Management
Procurement Management
Integration

Course Evaluation:
Pre-Assesment
Day 1 Examination 20%
Day 2 Examination 20%

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 Final Examination 60%

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Course Details:
1. Introduction
Concept of Project, Program and Portfolio
Project Lifecycle and Concept of Project Management
Project Management Process Groups, Stakeholders, Sponsors
Triple Constraint Theorem

2. Managing Scope
Creating Requirement Specifications The Scope
Creating WBS and the scope baselines
Activity:
Create a Scope Statement through stakeholder analysis / brainstorming
Develop and present WBS

3. Time Management
Estimation of effort and duration- Expert Judgement
Sequencing activities and creating a schedule, using Critical Path
Managing Schedule baseline
Activity:
Estimate for resources and durations
Schedule development

4. Cost Management
Cost estimating and budgeting
Cost control issues

5. Risk Management
Risk Planning and Identification
Risk Analysis methods and response mechanisms
Activity:
Identify and classify risks
Find response to risks

6. Quality
CTQ, CTC and Concept of Variation and Sigma
Quality Assurance and Quality Control

7. Human Resources Management

Planning of Human Resources
Managing Teams
Activity:
Create a RACI matrix

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 8. Communication Management
Communication and People Skills
RAM Charts, Conducting meetings, information distribution
Performance reports
Activity:
Create a Communication Plan

9. Procurement Management
Method of Procurement (Buy/Rent/Lease)
Major steps involved in procurement

10. Integration
Developing a cohesive Project Management Plan
Project Monitoring and Control
Closing a Project
Activity:
Create and execute a Project Management Plan

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