Advanced Project Management (18 PDUs)

Master advanced project management techniques with our PMI-approved course, tailored for experienced project managers seeking to excel in executing, controlling, and closing projects effectively.

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Essential Skills Gained

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Implement advanced techniques to manage complex project issues.

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Influence project activities using trend analysis for better outcomes.

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Control project variables consistently and predictably.

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Close projects efficiently while generating comprehensive reports.

Format

  • Instructor-led
  • 3 days with lectures and hands-on labs.

Audience

  • Experienced Project Managers
  • Senior Project Coordinators
  • Operations Managers
  • Project Supervisors

Description

This course gives seasoned project managers the knowledge and skills necessary to successfully manage increasingly complex project issues to meet desired goals and objectives. Assuming a mastery of project planning, this course extends skills to the remaining project management processes covering areas such as avoiding mistakes when executing and controlling a project, dealing with evolving stakeholder expectations, using trend analysis to measure project performance and improving project outcomes. This course content is approved by the Project Management Institute and is eligible for 18 Professional Development Units (PDU’s).

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Course Outline

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Introduction

  1. Examine the principles of advanced project management

Project Selection and Initiation

  1. Define the project life cycle

  2. Examine key considerations for initiating a project

Project Execution Methodology

  1. Examine project execution methodology

  2. Ensure a successful start to project work

  3. Gain stakeholder commitment and team resources

  4. Examine inhibitors to future success

  5. Communicate work expectations

  6. Communicate progress, status and forecasting

Project Variance and Control

  1. Conduct a performance review

  2. Identify variances and root contributors

  3. Create a framework for performance reporting

  4. Use variance and trend analysis metrics

  5. Use earned value measurement (EVM)

  6. Measure projects and generate metrics reports

  7. Use a trend report and spot report

  8. Interpret project metrics

  9. Use EVM forecasting to complete performance index (TCPI)

  10. Understand and take corrective actions for variance

  11. Manage change, quality, and risk

  12. Execute change control and use quality assurance

Project Closure and Learning

  1. Examine the closing process and challenges

  2. Conduct detailed estimating and avoid unforeseen events

  3. Generate lessons learned and share project closure report

  4. Archive project records and conduct follow-up surveys

Appendix A: Managing a Better Project with Process

  1. Examine intent and ownership of processes

  2. Differentiate between project management and product development

  3. Examine the value and creation of a project management methodology

Appendix B – "Special Situations" (That Happen All the Time)

  1. Manage several projects simultaneously

  2. Examine strategies for taking over ongoing projects

  3. Respond to and assess impact of stakeholder change

  4. Identify factors in scaling project management

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