Course Overview

What Will Students Learn?

• Identify your project’s tasks and resources
• Order tasks using the Work Breakdown Structure
• Schedule tasks effectively
• Use basic planning tools such as a Gantt chart, PERT diagram, and network diagram
• Prepare a project budget
• Modify the project budget and schedule to meet targets
• Identify and manage risks
• Prepare a final project plan
• Execute and terminate a project
• Develop and manage a change control process

What Topics are Covered?

• What really needs to be done?
• The Work Breakdown Structure
• Scheduling techniques (including Gantt charts, network diagrams, flow charts, and PERT diagrams)
• Budgeting tips and tricks
• Assessing project risks
• Preparing the final plan
• Making it fit
• The execution phase
• Controlling changes
• Closing out a project