Project Management: Comprehensive Tools and Techniques

Introduction

Build a strong foundation in project management with this comprehensive program. Explore a variety of practical, versatile, and easy-to-use tools and techniques designed to enhance project success across different organizational contexts.

Objectives

By the end of this project management tools training course, participants will be able to:

• Identify and prioritize the key features necessary for project success and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Apply best practices and internal project management tools to effectively plan and execute project activities.
• Utilize appropriate tools and techniques for risk management, including identification, assessment, and response formulation.
• Prepare accurate estimates for costs and resources, and confidently schedule tasks and timelines.

Training Methodology

• Group Dynamics
• Role Play
• Multimedia Presentations

Course Outline

Unit 1: The Framework of Project Management

• Selecting an appropriate Model for Project Life Cycle
• Selection and assessment of project concerns

Unit 2: Project Management Processes

• Defining project flow
• Project control processes
• Project charter formulation
• Project scope engagement
• Project management plan construction
• Project work management and leadership
• Implementation assessment
• Modification management
• Project closure

Unit 3: Tools and Techniques for Project Scope Management

• Scope planning
• Scope definition
• Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) preparation
• Scope verification
• Scope control

Unit 4: Tools and Techniques for Project Time Management

• Activity definition
• Activity sequencing
• Resource estimation
• Time estimation
• Schedule development
• Schedule control

Unit 5: Tools and Techniques for Project Cost Management

• Cost estimation
• Cost development
• Cost control

Unit 6: Tools and Techniques for Project Quality Management

• Quality planning
• Quality assurance
• Quality control

Unit 7: Tools and Techniques for Project Human Resource Management

• HR planning
• Team acquisition
• Team development
• Team management

Unit 8: Tools and Techniques for Project Communication Management

• Communication planning
• Information distribution
• Performance reporting
• Stakeholder management

Unit 9: Tools and Techniques for Project Risk Management

• Risk management planning
• Risk identification
• Qualitative risk analysis
• Quantitative risk analysis
• Risk response planning
• Risk monitoring and control

Unit 10: Tools and Techniques for Project Procurement Management

• Procurement planning
• Contract planning
• Solicitation
• Vendor selection
• Contract management