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Improving Your Project Management Skills: The Basics for Success
Build a solid foundation of project management knowledge, techniques, and tools in this hands-on workshop that covers the entire project life cycle.
Many people filling a project manager role have minimal formal project management training. In this seminar, you will learn and practice the critical tools and techniques that have been proven necessary for project management success. This skills-based course provides the practical knowledge, tools and techniques to improve your project quality and performance right away.
This course content aligns with the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide). However, it is specifically designed to focus on the practical application of concepts.
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May 23, 2012
- May 25, 2012Toronto, ON 9:00 AM
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Course Details
Learning Objectives
- Explain the basic Project Management Framework and discuss it in a business context
- Initiate a project with SMART requirements, a strong project charter and effective research techniques
- Develop an effective Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
- Estimate and schedule work with structured techniques to meet realistic timelines
- Understand and implement the components of budgeting for a project
- Complete the project plan and execute with reassurance and confidence
- Close a project effectively with adequate follow-ups and closing procedures
Course Benefits
- Develop an integrated project plan that translates into successful action
- Track and report effectively on project progress
- Gain the respect of your project team and build credibility with top management
- Establish a proper business case for the project
- Improve project outcomes through a structured approach using best practices
Course Features
- Structured case study(ies) to apply learning in groups
- Sample templates and tools you can use in the workplace
- Worksheets and exercises to enhance participation and learning
Additional Details
EXTRA FEATURES: This seminar features case studies that allow participants to immediately practice course concepts in group exercises. Participants also have access to a full toolkit of project management templates to put to use immediately after the seminar.
Canadian Management Centre is a Global Registration Education Provider with the Project Management Institute. Participants in our courses can earn professional development units (PDUs) toward Project Management certification.
Fee
- $2195 Member
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$2395 non Member
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Who Should Attend
Individuals who are new to project management, “accidental” project managers (professionals for whom PM is a secondary part of their jobs), business analysts, subject-matter experts from any field who contribute to projects, managers responsible for projects and experienced project managers looking to review current tools, techniques, and processes.
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" The course instructor was excellent in terms of experience, knowledge and in his ability to facilitate learning in an adult environment. "
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" I really enjoyed the wonderful and well thought-out group activities that really increased my understanding of the theory. "
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" The speaker taught at an ideal speed and answered all questions thoroughly. I enjoyed the group assignments --they were highly effective. I also felt that I walked away with a good resource binder to complement what I learned in class. "
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" Harry Mingail is a very good instructor. He made the course an enjoyable experience by keeping people involved with the discussion. Though the course material could be very dry without a good instructor, Harry made it an enjoyable learning experience. "
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