Project Management for Team Leads and Supervisors (Online)

$120.00

Project management is not just restricted to certain industries, or to individuals with certification as a project manager. Lots of us are expected to complete assignments that are not a usual part of our job and to get the job done well, within our budget, and on time.

This course is intended for those who understand the conceptual phase of a project’s life cycle, including setting goals, creating a vision statement, and creating a Statement of Work. This course will take you through the remaining three stages: planning, execution, and termination.

Description

Course Objectives

After you complete this Project Management course, you will be able to:

  • Identify your project’s tasks and resources
  • Order tasks using the Work Breakdown Structure
  • Schedule tasks effectively
  • Use basic planning tools such as a Gantt chart, PERT diagram, and network diagram
  • Prepare a project budget
  • Modify the project budget and schedule to meet targets
  • Identify and manage risks
  • Prepare a final project plan
  • Execute and terminate a project
  • Develop and manage a change control process

Who is this Training Course for?

  • Project managers
  • Members of project offices
  • Project sponsors
  • Functional managers
  • Senior management and individuals interested in project management.

The Course Content

  1. Course Overview
  2. What Really Needs To Be Done?
  • Identifying Tasks
  • Identifying Resources
  • A Sample Cost List
  1. The Work Breakdown Structure
  2. Scheduling Techniques
  • Preparing a Basic Schedule
  • Other Scheduling Factors
  • Planning Tools
  • Gantt Charts
  • Creating a Gantt Chart
  • Network Diagrams
  • Flow Charts
  1. Budgeting Tips and Tricks
  • Budgeting Basics
  • Pete’s Budget
  1. Assessing Project Risks
  2. Preparing the Final Plan
  3. Making it Fit
  • Schedule and Budget Compression
  • Case Study
  1. The Execution Phase
  2. Controlling Changes
  3. Closing Out a Project
  • Recommended Reading List
  • Post-Course Assessment
  • Pre- and Post-Assessment Answer Keys
  • Personal Action Plan