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Project Management Foundations and Best Practices
Successful projects are critical for business
success, yet too many projects fail because of poor project
management. This course introduces students to the
foundations of successful project management, especially in
a technology environment. Students will learn key project
management concepts, then immediately apply them in a
hands-on team simulation.
Length: two days, including simulation
Prerequisites: no previous project management
training or leadership experience is required
2.
Managing Projects in Chaotic Environments
Increasingly, project and program managers
must lead projects where change is constant, such as in
product development, IT, and other high-tech environments.
This workshop teaches leadership, resourcefulness, tools and
methods crucial for leading projects to success in chaotic
environments. You will learn tools and techniques needed to
manage projects in environments where change is constant
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and have the confidence to apply them.
Length: two days
Prerequisites: previous experience leading
projects of medium to high complexity
3.
Project Planning In-Depth
This two-day hands-on workshop focuses deeply
on techniques for successfully planning medium to large
projects. It includes many templates, worksheets, and
real-world tips. Students apply all of the techniques to
planning a team project.
Length: two days
Prerequisites: some previous experience
working on project teams
4.
Techniques for Project Leaders
Project management is art mixed with
science. This customized course emphasizes the science
part. You select from over 30 project management tools
that are useful for people who lead or participate in
projects. The course includes example templates and
worksheets.
Length: ˝ day to 2 ˝ days, depending on the
tools you select. Can be offered as basic and advanced
courses.
Prerequisites: depends on the level of the
tools you select
5.
Advanced Project Management
This customized course is a managerial view
of advanced project management topics at the graduate
level. Options include:
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Case studies examining why real projects
succeeded or failed
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Advanced management frameworks, such as
Theory of Constraints, Lean Project Management, and
managing projects that use an Agile development
methodology
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Managing collections of related projects
as a program
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Using platform management to increase
design reusability and lower product line costs
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Portfolio management and other techniques
to select the right projects
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Financial and resource planning,
including developing business cases
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Designing an effective stage-gate system
Length: ˝ day to 5 days, depending on
content you select.
Prerequisites: experience as a line or
project manager
6.
Portfolio Management: Aligning Projects and Strategy
“How do I …
… use scarce resources in the best way?
… align projects and initiatives with
strategy?
… deliver more value with less investment?”
These are burning issues for many management
teams today. Organizations as diverse as Intel, Hershey,
and the US Government have found that portfolio management
is an essential part of the answer. This class shows how
it works in theory and in the real world.
Length: 1 day
Prerequisites: for managers who select and
manage projects to achieve business objectives
7.
Navigating the Fuzzy Front End of New Projects
The fuzzy front end of a project should be a
time for innovation. This highly interactive workshop will
show you how to leverage the power of a project's front
end. Develop an initial idea into a solid product concept
and project plan. Build a project and team that can
confidently navigate the fuzzy front end to achieve a strong
basis for full-scale development.
Length: 2 days
Prerequisites: bring your own ideas and
projects to work on
8.
Microsoft Project® Suite
– Fundamentals, Managing and Tracking Schedules, Advanced
These three classes are a highly practical
distillation of how to use Microsoft Project® to create and
manage schedules and resource plans. They focus on
successful real world business practices used by companies
worldwide and will save you frustration and countless hours
in setting up and managing a project schedule.
Length: ˝d – 2d each
Prerequisites: Advanced class requires
previous experience using Microsoft Project® |
