project management fundamentals and techniques - info pack - 2015

Project Management Fundamentals and Techniques

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PMGI is recognised globally Jamaica’s Only PMI, Global Registered Education Provider

The only organisation in Jamaica awarded for ‘Sterling Contribution to Project Management’ Registered Education Provider approved by the Project Management Institute

Registered with the Ministry of Education

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PMBOK are registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc. A member organisation of: Development Partners and Management (DPM) International Ltd.


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What You Will Receive & Gain .................................................................................................................. 7

Contact Us ..................................................................................................................................................... 9

Start your career in Project Management TODAY!!!

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Description

23 Contact Hours 23PDUs 2.3 CEUs

Today, almost everyone in all professions is expected to report on results and get the

job done satisfactorily, under budget and on time. That is a component of the art and

science of Project Management!

This course will introduce you the learner to project management theories and principles.

Specifically, you will be introduced to the characteristics of a project, learn to distinguish

between projects and operations, and define progressive elaboration. You will identify key

project management concepts and terms, and be given information about the variables that can

influence project outcomes within the context of an organisation. You will also be introduced to

the ten project management knowledge areas and how they are integrated with the 5 process

groups according to international project management standards. This is an introductory nuts and

bolts course that will help you to be able to immediately start setting priorities, control budgets

and report on the results.

This course will introduce participants to project management standards such as definition of

Project Management, Project Lifecycles and stakeholders, Project Process Groups and Initiating

a Project, Project Planning and how these are applied in the real-world. This is a high level

course. Persons who wish to pursue project management as a career should consider our

Methods for Applying Project Management certificate (MAPMc) programme

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Target Audience

This course is designed for persons new to project management

Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for participants to have prior training in project management.

Objectives

At the end of the seminar, participants will be able to:

1. Understand the project management framework 2. Understand how to start a new project and manage needs and expectations

3. Understand the processes and steps required to manage successful projects and get great results

4. How to be a sought after project team member, coordinator or project manager’s manager!!!!!!

Benefits of Attending The Project Management Global Institute

You will be sought after by employers as a person has practical training Our graduates are sought after by Jamaican companies of all sizes Employers associate the PMGI brand with quality academic instructions Your new skills and knowledge will enhance your professional mobility You will expand your network by into various industries, professional fields You will be able to immediately apply what you learn each day to your real-world You will feel confident and motivated Online Collaboration in the innovation lab (i-Lab) Local and international networking 95% Pass rate on the PMI global exams

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Course Agenda

Compulsory modules to receive a Certificate in Project Management Fundamentals & Techniques

MODULES ON THE PROJECT LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

1. Introduction to Project Management

i. The meaning of “project management” and the PMI global standards, network and focus

ii. The roles of a “project manager” and the different types of management

iii. Introducing the 9 knowledge areas and 5 process groups of the project management

iv. Reflect upon your role as a manager/ leader within a project management framework.

2. The Project Management Contextual Framework

i. Project life cycle and phases

ii. Understanding stakeholder influence and management

iii. The impact of organizational cultures and structures on project management

3. Project Team Management Techniques

i. How to develop group competencies

ii. Selecting high performance teams

iii. Facilitating teamwork and team building

4. How to Manage Communications and Stakeholders

i. Describe communication planning, and the best use of communication skills, tools and technology

ii. Develop a project communications management plan to address the needs of all project stakeholders

iii. Identify stakeholders and develop management strategy

iv. Strategies for controlling stakeholders

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MODULES ON PROJECT STRATEGIES

5. Project Initiation Methods

i. Developing a project charter

ii. Key components of a project plan

6. How to Manage Project Scope

i. Define scope and understand requirements

ii. Identify root-cause of changes to the project scope.

7. Foundational Tools for Project Management

i. Process for Creating a WBS

ii. WBS Display formats

iii. Decomposing a project via a WBS

8. Project Reporting & Closure

i. Best Practices for Performance Reporting ii. Closing a Project or Phase

iii. Course Wrap Up

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Course Outputs

At the end of the course, participants will have created:

1. Project Charter 2. Requirements Documentation 3. Project Scope Statement 4. Work Breakdown Statement 5. Activity List 6. Communication Plan 7. Risk Register 8. Risk Response & Management Strategy 9. Action Plan to Address Personal Knowledge Gaps 10. And more…..

What You Will Receive & Gain A Certificate of Completion when participants attend at least 90% of the class An internationally recognized certificate from PM Global Institute (Global R.E.P) and

approved by PMI-International 23 Education hours or PDUs with the Project Management Institute (PMI®). The 23 Education hours that will be awarded by the PM Global Institute are pre-

approved by the Project Management Institute (PMI) for contact hours in fulfillment of education eligibility requirement to sit any PMI exam.

Book List (the PMBOK Guide and participant kits are included in cost for the In-House Training.)

1. PMBOK® Guide fifth edition, PMI ( for your library)- In-House Training only 2. Participant Kit, (templates, handouts, course detail)

http://www.pmi.org/

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Drops & Withdrawals Refund Policy

1. Participants will receive 100% refund if course is cancelled or postponed by the organizer. 2. Participants who cancel their attendance in a course 16 days or more before the start of the course

will be refunded 100% of the course cost, less a 5% administrative fee. 3. Participants who cancel their attendance in a course less than 16 days but more than 10 days before

the start of the course will be refunded 80% of the course cost. 4. No refund will be given for cancellations made 10 days or less before the start date of a course.

However, participants may opt to defer to another course of same value; or transfer their space to someone else (see below for Deferral and Transfer/substitution terms and conditions).

5. There will be no refund for customised training and in-house training after contract is signed. 6. There will be no refund for electronically delivered training such as online training, webinars, DVDs

and similar medium. 7. All notice of cancellation must be made in writing. The participant is responsible for ensuring that

the notice is received by the course administrator. 8. All refunds will be paid in the method of original purchase and to the payee as stated on the payment

receipt/invoice/check. 9. Refunds will be paid 14 days after request for refund has been received by the course administrator. 10. The organizer reserves the right to cancel or postpone a course and takes no responsibility for any

losses claimed by the participant/sponsor due to such actions. 11. Additional Terms for Refunds/Cancellations: Additional terms may be applied to the cancellation and

refund policies above. Participants are therefore required to agree to the terms of this Refund Policy as well as additional policies that may apply to specific courses, for example customised/in-house training and training involving third parties.

Deferral of Training A participant can choose to defer their participation in a course to a future training of the same value and content; a request must be submitted along with a deferment fee to cover administrative fees and facility expenses. The deferment fee payable will be calculated on a case by case basis. Deferment to a future training applies only to the specific training and must be done within 6 months from the date that the deferment was made, after which time the participant forfeits the training fee. Transfer/substitution of Training Enrolment A participant may transfer their registration to another person at any time prior to the start of a course. If substitution is made less than 3 days before course start date special arrangement such as dietary needs for the new person will attract a 5% administrative service charge Returns Customised / tailor made products and services including training material are non-refundable and non-returnable. PM Global Institute reserves the right to refuse return of books, DVDs and such devices that we deem to show signs of usage. Leave of Absence If circumstances beyond your control such as illness or family related issues arise during your training and you are unable to complete your course as originally enrolled, you will be allowed to return to another scheduled course within one year of your withdrawal date to finish only the days missed. Request for leave of absence must be made in writing along with relevant supporting documents.

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2 easy ways to register

Register online at www.pmglobalinstitute.com

OR

Complete a registration form, which may be accessed by email or hard copy from the PMGI office

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