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Planning and Control

Managing the project detail

This workshop is designed for Project Managers, Program Managers and Project Administrators in your organization who are responsible for the successful planning and control of projects. Based on proven project management techniques the course will provide the opportunity to learn and practice the key tools and techniques for ensuring your projects are planned professionally.

Course Aims:

Delegates will...

gain knowledge of planning and control tools and how to use them
gain knowledge on how Project Managers can carry out these planning and control responsibilities
gain "hands on" experience in the use of these planning and control tools

Typical Course Agenda:

Work Breakdown:

Top down approach
The work unit - knowing when to stop
Two level planning
The benefits

Estimating Techniques:

Effort versus duration
Various techniques - top down and bottom up
Analogous projects
Work distribution model
Standard task/activity
Activity analysis
The Delphi approach

Network Diagrams:

Representing activities
Identifying dependency relationships
Analysing the network
Critical Path Analysis
Using the network effectively

Scheduling:

Creating a Gantt chart
Scheduling tasks
Considering the constraints
Identifying deliverables
Allocating resources
The resource histogram
Resource levelling
Criteria for an effective plan
Contingency - where and when to use it

Controlling the Project:

Project control systems
Establishing a baseline for change
Establishing a formal control procedure
Monitoring the progress of the project
Status evaluation
Identifying appropriate action

Controlling Change within the Project:

Causes of change
Scope and impact analysis
Scope creep
Review and authorisation
Implementation
Documentation and history

Please note that this is a typical course outline. Workshops can be tailored to our clients' specific requirements.

Training methods:

We use a number of training methods on our courses including workshops and group exercises.

This course is very active and fast-paced.

This course features our Key Point Cards which provide delegates with a quick reference back at the workplace.

Who will benefit from this course:

Project managers
Program managers
Project Administrators
Anyone involved in running projects

Delegates will receive:

a course workbook which can be used as a reference book back at the workplace
a set of out Key Point Cards for Project Planning and Control

Recommended Duration of Course: 2 days

Recommended Number of Delegates: 6 - 12
Larger groups can be accommodated on request.

Follow-up Support:

Telephone support is available for all course delegates who have any questions after an event.

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