Project Management Fundamentals

Course Code: QLT-120

Course Duration: 2 days

Course Objective(s):

Project Management Process consists of seven stages: goal setting, project planning, project organising, project scheduling, resource allocation, project control, and project termination. In this five day training course the participant will learn how to manage his project in order to successfully implement it, within the budget and on schedule.

Expected Accomplishment(s):

At the end of this course, the participant will be able to:

• Understand the basic principles of project management
• Apply network-based project management and scheduling methods
• Develop quality plans for projects
• Develop standard procedures for project implementation and control
• Apply basic resource planning principles

 Who Can Benefit:

Project managers, team members, engineers and professionals from all sectors who deal with projects in terms of project planning or control will benefit from this course.

Prerequisite(s):

• Good command of English
• Previous exposure to management training

 Course Outline:

Project Management Concepts

• Definition and characteristics of a project and how it differs from other forms of endeavour

• Interpersonal skills (leadership, team building, etc.)
• Mechanical skills (planning, estimating, resource acquisition, etc.)

 The Process of Project Management

• The four project management steps
• Planning philosophy: top-down defined versus bottom-up

 Network-Based Project Management

Project Scheduling Methods

• Critical Path Method (CPM)
• Gantt charts
• Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT)

Project Control

Resource Planning

• The three dimensions of project objectives
• Finding the right combination of resources

Basic Project Costing

Quality Management in Projects

Project Closeout (Terminating) and Evaluation

• Timing of project termination
• Project postmortem questions
• Phaseout plan
• Lessons learned report

Delivery Method:

The training delivery methods will include instructor-led classes with exercises, case studies, and group discussions.

Related Training:

• Quality Awareness for Junior Staff
• Total Quality Management and International Standards
• Motivation, Leadership and Team Building
• Time and Stress Management
• Creativity, Problem Solving and Decision Making
• Building a Dynamic Team
• Advanced Project Management
• Basic Managerial Skills
• Developing Effective Working Relationships
• Supervisory Skills
• Various other management training courses