Project Management Methodology – APMM GP-010

Course Overview

The course will allow participants to gain a basic understanding of project management and its different lifecycle phases.  Participants can then apply a structured methodology and the tools and techniques required throughout the project lifecycle to their projects.

Objectives

• Acquire a structured and integrated project management methodology;
• Understand the project management phases: initiating, planning, executing, closing;
• Apply the main project management tools and techniques required for small and medium-sized projects.

Teaching method

Our teaching method is based on the application of the methodology and work tools in four steps:

• Presentations of the processes and work tools;
• Applying the methodology and the tools to a context (project) that is familiar to the participants;
• Student participation based on their work experience as well as contribution to team activities;
• Feedback and input from the trainer.

Participants are required to bring a work project to be used during the training course.

Content

Introduction

• The instructor presents himself and each participant provides a brief description of their role at the organization
• Discussion on the participants’ expectations regarding the course
• Presentation of GPBL Inc.
• Objectives and content of the course
• Teaching approach methods
• Quiz on project management
• General overview of project management

Project Initiating (Project Charter)

• Project Description Summary
  • Project Context
  • Project Goal
  • Project Objectives
  • Project Scope
  • Project Stakeholders
  • Project Risks
• Summary Analysis
  • Required Capacities (Time/Effort/Cost)
  • Strategic Alignment and Potential Benefits
  • Impacts of not undertaking the project
• Recommendations – Preliminary Analysis
• Comments and Approvals
• Workshop – Project Charter

Project Planning

• Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
• Project Overview Worksheet
  • Project Description and it’s Work Packages
  • Work Package Estimation
  • Responsibility Matrix
  • Operational Planning (Schedule)
  • Financial Planning (Cash flows)
• Workshop – Project Plan

Project Execution

• Leadership
• Progress Report
• Change Management
• Project Monitoring Worksheet

Project Closing

• Lessons Learned

Conclusion

• Conclusion
• Have we met your expectations?
• Compare acquired knowledge with the “Quiz” on project management
• Training evaluation
• Follow up available
• Final word