The Professional Project Manager

Who will benefit


Anyone who intends to be, or is involved in managing a high risk or complex project as well as anyone who wishes to continue the development of their Project Management career skills.




Course objectives


Delegates will be able to:




 Manage the optimum balance between cost, quality and time


 Use a systematic approach to analysing and planning a project


 Apply Work Breakdown Structures


 Understand the use of the basic tools of Microsoft Project


 Construct precedence networks


 Use critical path analysis techniques


 Select and apply appropriate project monitoring and control methods and provide quality project reports


 Use creative thinking processes


 Apply project cost analysis and control


 Understanding negotiation techniques




Who will benefit


Anyone who intends to be, or is involved in managing a high risk or complex project as well as anyone who wishes to continue the development of their Project Management career skills.




Course content


 Advanced project concepts


 Project team characteristics


 A systematic approach to planning including an introduction to Microsoft Project


 Constructing a project plan


 Project risk and financial analysis


 Constructing precedence networks, resource estimating and allocation


 Project monitoring, quality, project cost estimating and control and project reporting


 Creative thinking


 Negotiation skills


 Managing Subcontractors




Pre-requisites


Good project management basic skills or attendance on the Project Working Principles course plus 3 months practical experience.




Course style


The course is highly participative using exercises, case studies and practical work.




Course duration


3 days




Course venues and dates


Newbury, Berkshire - 10-12 Feb, 12 - 14 May, 7-9 July, 8-10 Sept 2003




Scheduled price


£795 + VAT per student, inclusive of lunch and refreshments.




Booking your course


For a booking form and details of course availability you can either book directly on our website www.provek.co.uk or contact the training department on 01635 524610 or e-mail training@provek.co.uk




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