methodolgy:
APMA’s and AUA EXT Training courses methodology uses accelerated learning methods to deliver vast amounts of information in the shortest possible time. We adopted new approach for system teaching.
key outcomes:Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
· Define and develop the principles of procurement contract management in efficient way
· Describe the stages of the contract management implementation
· To understand the scope of the contract
· Create a cooperation team for effective contract management
· Identify, analyze and manage risks related to contract implementation
· Develop, monitor, and control schedules
· Make effective report to the Management about the contract implementation
syllabus outline:
The Contract Management Environment
- Define basic contract terms (contract, program, operation, contract management)
- Explain contract management methodology and the structural units who are involved in the contract
- To have effectively working chain – e.g. Technicians – Contract Monitoring – Logistics – Accounting - Management
Kicking Off the Contract
- Identify elements of a contract
- Identify the elements of an effective contract management
Analyzing the Contract Scope and Obligations of the Parties
- The scope of the parties
- What shall the supplier/contractor do
- What shall be the obligation of the Buyer/Purchaser?
Analyzing the Subject of the contract, i.e. what exactly is going to be supplied/rendered?
- materials, equipment
- S/W, Licenses
- Services
Developing the Contract Management Schedule
- understanding of contract terminology
- Identify the types and uses of delivery schedule views
- Identify critical path(s)
- Follow-up the Acceptance Procedure
- Payment request etc.
Understanding Contract Risk
- Identify the components of risks
- Describe approaches to the monitoring, controlling and possible reduction of the risk
- Inform management about the risks found
Managing and Controlling Outcomes
- Describe the technical and human resource aspects of monitoring and controlling outcomes
- Identify tools to assist with monitoring and controlling the contract
- Describe appropriate methods of conflict resolution
Closing the Contract
- Explain the benefits of a closeout process
- Identify and describe closeout activities
duration: Total of 16hours in class and 30 days for eLearning.
- Define basic contract terms (contract, program, operation, contract management)
- Course Length: 3 days
What is PRINCE2?
PRINCE (Projects in Controlled Environments) was first developed by the UK Government in 1989 as the standard method for Information Technology project management. Since then, the method has been enhanced (PRINCE2) and proven to be an excellent generic, best practice approach suitable for the management of all types of projects.
Who uses PRINCE2?
There is rapidly growing international interest and PRINCE2 is now in use with global organizations such as Sun Microsystems, DHL, and the UN Development Program. It is recognized as industry best practice by leading vendors such as Microsoft, HP and IBM. PRINCE2 is designed to incorporate the requirements and experiences of users from around the world.
Benefits of PRINCE2
* Better governance
* Saves time
* Saves money
* Improves quality
* Widely accepted
What is the Foundation exam?
* Duration – 1 hour
* Style – simple multiple choice
* 75 questions, pass mark is 50%
* Pass rate is approximately 99%
What is the Practitioner exam?
* Duration – 3 hours
* Style – objective testing – sophisticated multiple choice
* 9 questions, 360 marks, pass mark is 50%
* Pass rate is approximately 85%
Course ID: PR0001
Course Overview
Organizations around the world are increasingly using the PRINCE2 methodology (Projects in Controlled Environments) to ensure their project objectives are successfully and consistently achieved. In this foundation program, participants will achieve a good understanding of the PRojects IN Controlled Environments (PRINCE) project management method. Participants will learn about the key components and processes of PRINCE2 to be able to work as part of a PRINCE2 project team. This course is recommended for project team members and senior management.
Key Outcomes
PRINCE 2 Introduction
* PRINCE and the Big Picture
* 8 components of planning
* 8 processes for managing projects
Organization
* The project management team
* Responsibilities of:
o The Project Board
o Project and Team Manager
o Team Managers
Starting up a Project
* Purpose of a Project Brief
* The essential Business Case
Initiating a Project
* The scope of Project Initiation
* Purpose of a PID
Quality Management
* Understanding Customer expectations
* Participating in a Quality reviews
Planning
* Why Product Based planning?
* Understanding Product Based Plans
Controls and Stages
* Project controls
* Project Board controls
* Defining your level of authority
Risk Management
* The importance of Risk Management
* The sources and types of risk
Directing a Project
* Responsibilities of a Project Board
* Working as a Project Management Team
Managing a Project
* Controlling a stage
* Managing product delivery
* Managing stage boundaries
Change Management
* Why Change Control
* Configuration Management
Closing a Project
* Benefits of a formal project sign-off
* Why Post Project Reviews
Class Exercises
* Review of PRINCE2 project documents
* Sample Foundation Exam questions
Course Outline
Day 1
* Course Introduction
* Overview of PRINCE2
* Organization
* Starting Up a Project and Business Case
* Initiating a Project
* Quality
* Products
* Plans and Product Based Planning
* Homework
Day 2
* Review of Day 1
* Controls
* Management of Risk
* Controlling a Stage
* Change Control
* Directing a Project
* Homework
Day 3
* Review of Day 2
* Managing Product Delivery
* Configuration Management
* Managing Stage Boundaries
* Closing a Project
* Exam practice
* PRINCE2 Foundation Exam
- Course Length: 2 days
PMBOK® Guide Knowledge Areas Covered:
* Project Scope Management
* Project Cost Management
* Project Time Management
* Project Risk Management
* Project Communications Management
Course ID: PM30402
Course Overview
In today's project environment, project managers are challenged to meet the demands of both the customer and their own organization in delivering projects on time, within budget and within scope. This responsibility can't rest with the project manager alone. In order to achieve these objectives, all members of the project team must become aware of and use sound project management practices. This two-day course provides project team members with the basic knowledge and skills that will enable them to support the planning, implementation, and monitoring requirements of the project manager. It is intended to give team members an appreciation of the types and quantity of data that project managers require in order to keep a project within the confines of the triple constraints.
Key Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
* Demonstrate an understanding of everyday project management terminology.
* Contribute to planning for an effective project kick-off meeting.
* Develop a reliable assessment of the customer's requirements.
* Develop cost estimates to support the projects cost budget.
* Develop a more accurate schedule for their project activities
* Contribute the development of a project risk management plan.
* Participate in the development of accurate scope, cost, and schedule baselines.
* Implement effective scope, cost, and schedule tracking and monitoring processes.
* Contribute to the effective closeout of their project.
Course Outline
The Project Management Environment
* Define a project
* Describe the difference between a project and a program and a project and an operation
* Define the project management process groups
* Identify outputs of a team kickoff meeting
* Describe the contents of the project workbook
* Develop a team charter
Organizing the Project
* Define project scope
* Identify the elements of the triple constraint
* Develop a preliminary project scope statement
* Explain the elements of an effective scope management process
* Identify the characteristics of the work package
* Develop an effective WBS
Estimates for Project Activities
* Identify the difference between cost estimating and cost budgeting
* Define the different types of estimates
* Differentiate among effort, duration, and calendar times for a project
* Use estimating techniques to calculate estimates for duration and cost
Developing the Project Schedule
* Define a project schedule and its value
* Demonstrate an understanding of schedule terminology
* Identify the types and uses of schedule views
* Construct a precedence diagram method (PDM) network diagram
* Identify the critical path
Understanding Project Risk
* List the three components of risks
* Identify the six steps of the risk management process
* Describe approaches to risk monitoring and control
Effective Project Communication
* Distinguish between conversation and communication – and types
* Identify conversation barriers and causes
* Understand the impact of various types of communication on the project team and customers
* Describe techniques to identify and clarify assumptions
* Develop an individual action plan to improve conversations
Closing the Project
* Identify closeout activities
* Describe the benefits of a closeout process
Course Length: 5 days
PMBOK® Guide Knowledge Areas Covered:
* Project Integration Management
* Project Scope Management
* Project Cost Management
* Project Time Management
* Project Risk Management
* Project Human Resource Management
Course ID: PM39994
Course Overview
The foundation of what you need to know to manage projects is presented in this unique course that integrates project management theory and practice. Participants gain a broad overview of project management basic concepts and practices during PM Essentials while at the same time applying their knowledge using Microsoft Project 2003 as a project management tool. The course covers the basic concepts using the five essential project management processes, defining requirements, schedules, risk management, and change control as well as learning the capabilities of Microsoft Project 2003. Participants the opportunity to apply best practices, including the application of Microsoft Project 2003, through the use of short case studies, practical exercises, class discussions, and lectures.
Key Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
* Define the elements of an effective project charter
* Demonstrate the capabilities of Microsoft Project 2003
* Identify and develop all the elements of a team charter
* Identify the elements of the triple constraint
* Develop a project using the Work Breakdown Structure
* Define and use different types of estimates
* Determine strategies for handling change requests
* Identify, quantify, and manage risk
* Develop, monitor and control schedules
* Apply Microsoft Project 2003 concepts in a practical case study situation
* Explain the importance of a project closeout process
Course Outline
The Project Management Environment
* Define a project, project management, and a program
* Explain project management methodology and its application
* Identify processes and phases
* Perform a stakeholder analysis
* Demonstrate MSP 2003 project guide and project information dialog information
* Demonstrate MSP 2003 views, wizards, and calendars
Kicking off the Project
* Define elements of a project charter
* Explain the stages of team development
* Identify elements of a kickoff meeting
* Identify elements of a project workbook
* Use MSP 2003 templates to enter new tasks and durations
Defining the Project Scope
* Determine requirements
* Define project scope
* Explain Triple Constraint and use a Priority Matrix
Developing the Work Breakdown Structure
* Define the WBS objectives and terminology
* Decompose the project activities to manageable work packages
* Use outlining in MSP 2003
* Demote and promote tasks and customize the WBS in MSP 2003
Defining Estimates for Project Activities
* Develop quality estimates
* Define estimating terminology
* Describe methods to accurately estimate project costs
* Calculate top down and bottom up estimates
* Describe methods to validate project estimates
* Demonstrate how to assign and replace resources in MSP 2003
* Distinguish fixed work, fixed units, and fixed durations in MSP 2003
Understanding Project Risk
* Identify the three components of risk
* Identify and applying the risk management process
* Determine the value of risk management
* Add notes to tasks in MSP 2003
Developing the Project Schedule
* Define schedule terminology
* Identify types of schedule views
* Determine relationships, lags, and loops
* Explain scheduling approaches and tools-Gantt charts and network analysis
* Identify the critical path
* Establish dependencies, predecessors, and linking in MSP 2003
* Save and clear a baseline in MSP 2003
Managing Change
* Establish the baseline with the customer and other stakeholders
* Describe elements of a good control process
o Change control process
o Change control board
o Change request form
o Change control log
* Describe methods to communicate the process and results to stakeholders
Managing and Controlling Outcomes
* Define the project manager's role in project tracking
* Describe the technical and human aspects of monitoring and controlling
* Describe the decision making process
* Identify types of project reviews
* Identify the purpose of status meetings
* Describe tools to help monitor and control
* Determine methods to appropriately manage conflict on the project
* Demonstrate how to track progress using MSP 2003
Closing the Project
* Describe the benefits of the closing process
* Describe the process of implementing closeout activities
Course Length: 3 days
PMBOK® Guide Knowledge Areas Covered:
* Project Integration Management
* Project Scope Management
* Project Cost Management
* Project Time Management
* Project Risk Management
* Project Human Resource Management
Course ID: PM33992
Course Overview
The foundation of what every project manager needs to know in order to successfully manage projects is presented in this three-day course. PM Essentials covers the basic concepts of the five fundamental project management processes, defining requirements, schedules, risk management, and change control. Participants gain an understanding of how the project management processes are used during each phase of a project to build a better, more effective project plan. Through the use of short case studies, practical exercises, class discussions, and lectures, participants have the opportunity to apply these best practices in a non-threatening classroom environment.
Key Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
* Define and develop elements of an effective team charter
* Describe the stages of team development
* Identify the elements of triple constraint
* Develop a project scope statement
* Create a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
* Describe and use different types of estimates
* Determine strategies for handling change requests
* Identify, quantify, and manage risk
* Develop, monitor, and control schedules
* Explain the importance of a project closeout process
Course Outline
The Project Management Environment
* Define basic project terms (project, program, operation, project management)
* Explain project management methodology and process groups
* Perform a stakeholder analysis
Kicking Off the Project
* Identify elements of a project charter
* Describe the stages of team development
* Identify outputs of a kickoff meeting
* Identify the elements of an effective project workbook
* Develop a team charter
Defining the Project Scope
* Differentiate between project and product scope
* Explain the concept of Triple Constraint
* Create a scope statement
Developing the Work Breakdown Structure
* Describe WBS objectives and elements
* Identify characteristics of a work package
* Involving the team in the process
* Create a WBS
Defining Estimates for Project Activities
* Identify the difference between cost estimating and cost budgeting
* Define the different types of estimates
* Describe different methods of estimating
* Differentiate among the effort, duration, and calendar times of projects
Developing the Project Schedule
* Explain the value of the project schedule
* Demonstrate an understanding of schedule terminology
* Identify the types and uses of schedule views
* Identify critical path(s)
* Determine relationships between activities
* Construct a precedence diagram method (PDM) network diagram
Understanding Project Risk
* Identify the three components of risk
* Describe the six steps of the risk management process
* Describe approaches to the monitoring and controlling of risk
Managing Change
* Identify components of a project baseline
* Identify elements of change control
* Determine strategies for handling change requests
Managing and Controlling Outcomes
* Describe the technical and human resource aspects of monitoring and controlling outcomes
* Identify tools to assist with monitoring and controlling the project
* Explain the reasons for conflict on projects
* Describe appropriate methods of conflict resolution
Closing the Project
* Explain the benefits of a closeout process
* Identify and describe closeout activities
Course Length: 1 day
PMBOK® Guide Knowledge Areas Covered:
* Project Scope Management
* Project Cost Management
* Project Time Management
* Project Risk Management
Course ID: PM50202
Course Overview
In today’s project environment, project managers are challenged to meet the demands of both the customer and their own organization in delivering projects on time, within budget and within scope. To help the project manager succeed in achieving their objectives, it is essential that all members of his/her team become aware of and use sound project management practices. This course is designed to provide project team members with the rudimentary knowledge and skills that will enable them to support the planning, implementation, and monitoring requirements of the project manager. It is intended to give team members an appreciation of the types and quantity of data that project managers require in order to keep a project within the confines of the triple constraints.
Key Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
* Demonstrate an understanding of everyday project management terminology.
* Contribute to the presentation of an effective project kick-off meeting.
* Develop a more accurate schedule for their project activities
* Contribute to the development of a project risk management plan.
* Participate in the development of accurate scope, cost, and schedule baselines.
* Implement effective scope, cost, and schedule tracking and monitoring processes.
* Contribute to the effective closeout of their project.
Course Outline
Project Planning
* Identify project stakeholders
* Recognize the elements of a project charter
* Define project scope and its usage
* Develop an effective work breakdown structure
* Review an effective project workbook
The Triple Constraint and Project Planning
* Interpret the concept of the Triple Constraint
* Explain the difference between time estimates: effort, duration, and calendar
* Use schedule terminology consistently and appropriately
* Describe characteristics of a network diagram
* Identify work package dependencies for developing schedules
* Describe critical path
Understanding Project Risk
* List the three components of risks
* Identify the six steps of the risk management process
* Describe approaches to risk monitoring and control
Implementation and Control
* Describe the purpose and components of a project baseline
* Identify the elements of a change management process for your project
* Determine the differences between schedule, budget, and risk management
* Identify project tracking and control tools
* Describe the project “Close-out” process
Course Length: 3 days
PMBOK® Guide Knowledge Areas Covered:
* Project Integration Management
* Project Scope Management
* Project Cost Management
* Project Time Management
* Project Risk Management
* Project Human Resources Management
Course ID: PM34345
Course Overview
Technology projects come in a variety of forms, from product development, to software development, and integration management. Along with the need to use a specific development approach, there is also the need to apply the discipline of project management. This three-day course is intended to provide a broad overview of the concepts and practices used to effectively manage technology projects in today's fast-paced IT environment. It covers the basic concepts of the five project management processes, and integrates them with the prototypical development life cycle. Participants will gain an understanding of how the project management processes are used during the phases of a project to produce a plan that will deliver an IT project on time, within budget, and within scope. Through the use of case studies, practical exercises, class discussions, and lectures, participants will have the opportunity to directly apply these best practices.
Key Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
* Define the phases and deliverables of the project life cycle
* Define the phases and deliverables of the development life cycle
* Define the elements of an effective project charter
* Create the elements for effective team building
* Apply a variety of tools in developing a project plan
* Develop an effective requirements document
* Build and effective Work Breakdown Structure
* Define and use the different types of estimates
* Learn how to identify, quantify, and manage risk
* Develop, monitor and control schedules
* Describe the importance of a project closeout process
Course Outline
The Project Management Environment
* Define a project
* Describe the difference between a project and a program
* Describe the difference between a project and an operation
* Define the project management life cycle process
* Describe the purpose of project management
* Perform a stakeholder analysis
Kicking off the Project
* Identify essential elements for project initiation
* Develop and use an effective project charter
* Conduct a stakeholder analysis
* Develop a team charter
* Recognize the elements of a project workbook
Defining the Project Scope
* Define product scope
* Define project scope
* Identify the elements of the triple constraint
* Identify the hierarchy of requirements and their characteristics
* Develop a project scope statement
Developing the Work Breakdown Structure
* Develop an effective WBS
* Identify the characteristics of the work package
Defining Estimates for Project Activities
* Identify the difference between cost estimating and cost budgeting
* Define the different types of estimates
* Differentiate among the effort, duration, and calendar times of projects
Developing the Project Schedule
* Define project schedule and its value
* Demonstrate an understanding of schedule terminology
* Identify the major uses of schedule views
* Construct a precedence diagram method (PDM) network diagram
* Identify critical path(s)
Understanding Project Risk
* Identify the three components of risk
* Identify the six steps of the risk management process
* Identify approaches to risk monitoring and control
Managing Change
* Identify components of a project baseline
* Define the elements of configuration management
* Identify elements of change control
* Determine strategies for handling change requests
Managing and Controlling Outcomes
* Discuss the technical and human resource aspects of monitoring and controlling
* Identify the decision-making process
* Recognize the reasons for conflict on projects
* Determine the appropriate method of conflict resolution
Closing the Project
* Identify closeout activities
* Describe the benefits of a closeout proces
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