After completing this course, the student should be able to:
 

	Describe aspects of the project management process
	Identifying goals and objectives
	Developing a work breakdown structure
	Establishing baseline plans
	Using schedule and cost control techniques
	Allocating resources
	Evaluating progress
	Reporting and documenting results
	Using manual or automated systems
	Apply basic concepts and techniques in project situations

Introduction
Defines the terms project and project management as they are used in the course and introduces the Case Study used throughout the course.
 

	Project management concepts covered in this course
	The goals of project management

Projects and Project Management
Looks at project characteristics that require a formal project management process.  Uses a systems analysis approach to investigate the components and relationships in the project management process.  Discusses the management requirements to be considered for every project.
 

Using the diagram of a system to identify the resources, management process, results and evaluation of a project

Defining the Scope of Work
Discusses the work breakdown structure as a means of defining the scope of work in a project.
 

	The purpose, components and diagram of a work breakdown structure
	General rules to develop well-written project objectives
	Guidelines for developing a work breakdown structure
	The format and purpose of three types of work breakdown structures

Developing the Schedule
Describes the concepts and techniques of project scheduling.
 

	The purpose and components of project schedules
	Factors affecting the duration and sequencing of project activities
	Common scheduling terms and techniques
	Advantages and disadvantages of various scheduling methods

Allocating Resources
Introduces resource allocation including a definition of resources and how resource management helps in planning and controlling projects.
 

	The purpose and characteristics of resource management
	The project manager's role in allocating resources
	The basic steps of the resource allocation process
	Application of these steps to a representative project
	General guidelines when assigning project personnel
	Standard components of formal written work orders

Managing Costs
Describes concepts and terms used in cost planning.  How cost data is used to refine the resource allocation plan and to permit financial analysis and control.
 

	Determining the most cost effective resource configuration for a project or activity
	Analyzing resource/cost and time/cost trade-offs
	The purpose and function of cost baseline plans
	Preparing and analyzing a typical cost baseline plan

Controlling the Project
Describes concepts and techniques designed to help you control project performance.
 

	The nature of project control
	A method to evaluate variations between planned and actual results
	The purpose and function of status reports and other project documents
	Preparing and analyzing a typical status report

Managing with Microcomputers
Briefly examines some of the advantages and disadvantages of using microcomputers in project management.
 

	The capabilities and appropriate application of microcomputers in project management
	Factors to examine when selecting a system

To take this course, you need the following materials:

Student, Administrator and Installation Guides