Project Management Essentials

Project Management Essentials Workshop

This is a very "hands-on" workshop, integrating the theory of project management (PM) with its application in the real world. The instructor, Janice Petley, presents new material using thought provoking computer-projected slides. The "real world" application of PM principles are driven home through anecdotes from Janice’s own PM background.

Participants are encouraged to relate their own project experiences and voice concerns over how the methodologies can be applied to their working environment. In small groups, participants assume project team roles and apply the newly learned PM methods to a realistic workshop that builds throughout the workshop.

Materials included:

Full-text workshop reference book which parallels the workshop content and serves as an excellent project management
Resource tool after the workshop complete copy of workshop slides with ample room to take notes
Sample project management workplan templates for use during workshops
Glossary of common project management terminology
Reprints of project management articles
Workshop exercise handouts and workshop scenario documents

Project Management Essentials (PME) is our flagship course. Originally developed about 14 years ago, PME is very likely the longest continuously offered, fundamental-level 3-day project management course in Canada. Although it has undergone changes over the years, this course has consistently remained one of the most popular project management courses available �recognized as such not only by our clients �but also by the organizations that have offered this course to their clients over the years in partnership with WCP.

While other courses of similar scope are available, what sets Project Management Essentials apart from the rest is the integration of a realistic project simulation. The simulation runs throughout the course and challenges participants with the same kinds of twists and turns that real projects inevitably throw at them.

Included as part of the course materials is a course reference book �approximately 50 pages of notes that parallel the key messages contained in the course. Also included are sample project management templates, provided in both hard-copy and electronic format. These materials assist participants in the transition from applying project management concepts in the classroom to applying them in the “real world�

By the time participants complete the course, they appreciate the value and flexibility of a project management methodology. Even more, they exit the course with the confidence to begin applying project management tools to their own projects.

Project Management Essentials (PME) is our flagship course. Originally developed about 14 years ago, PME is very likely the longest continuously offered, fundamental-level 3-day project management course in Canada. Although it has undergone changes over the years, this course has consistently remained one of the most popular project management courses available �recognized as such not only by our clients �but also by the organizations that have offered this course to their clients over the years in partnership with WCP.

While other courses of similar scope are available, what sets Project Management Essentials apart from the rest is the integration of a realistic project simulation. The simulation runs throughout the course and challenges participants with the same kinds of twists and turns that real projects inevitably throw at them.

Included as part of the course materials is a course reference book �approximately 50 pages of notes that parallel the key messages contained in the course. Also included are sample project management templates, provided in both hard-copy and electronic format. These materials assist participants in the transition from applying project management concepts in the classroom to applying them in the “real world�

By the time participants complete the course, they appreciate the value and flexibility of a project management methodology. Even more, they exit the course with the confidence to begin applying project management tools to their own projects.

It is seeing this kind of response from participants that has prompted companies to recognize the value of this course and choose it as the must-have project management course for their project managers, project team members, and account managers.

For information on how to arrange for an in-house delivery of this course, or for information on the location and dates for public deliveries of this course, contact in-house@wcpconsulting.com or call 905-660-7184

* At the University of Waterloo, this course is called Project Management Applied Tools and Techniques. Participants of the Project Management Essentials course will earn credit towards a University of Waterloo Certificate in Project Management.

(Startup): The nature of projects and project work; The IT project management life cycle; Identifying Business Requirements; Stakeholder Analysis; Creating a Scope Document; Risk Management; Structure, organisation and responsibilities
(Planning): The need for project planning and control; Outline and detailed planning techniques; Work Breakdown Structures; Identifying resource requirements; Estimating effort, duration and cost; Adjustments, allowances and contingency; Activity networks and Critical Path Analysis; Schedules and Gantt charts
(Execution & Closure): Managing Quality; Change control procedures; Collecting and analysing progress information; Earned Value Analysis; Dealing with Issues; Taking corrective action; Managing the Project Team; Managing Project Closure

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