TOPICS TO BE COVERED

Module 1: Introduction to Strategic Project Design and Management

• Introduction

• Project versus Process

• Project Characteristics

• Historical overview of project management

• Project management and process management

• Project Management vs. General Management

Module 2: Project Organization

• Functional Organization

• Production Organization

• Matrix Organization

• Advantages and Disadvantages of Pure Matrix Form of Organization

• Modified Matrix Structures

• Pure Matrix Organization Structure

• Project Organization and Responsibilities

• Selection of Project Organization Structure

• Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)

1. Project Scope and Estimation of Times and Cost

• Project Kick-Off Meeting

• Project Scope Management

• Activity Resource Estimating

• Project Time Management

• Cost of the Project

• Components of Capital Cost of a Project

• Order of Magnitude Estimate

Module 3: Project Planning and Scheduling

• Project Scheduling

• Scheduling Techniques

• Developing a Project Network

• Plan Activity-On-Node Network techniques

• Time Calculations

Module 4: Progress and Performance Measurement

• The Project Control Process

• Performance Indicators

• Project Monitoring, Evaluation, and Control

Module 5: Project Risk Management and Management (PRAM)

Why Risk Management is Important to a Project

• Benefits of using Project Risk Analysis and Management

• When to use Project Risk Analysis and Management

• Who should do Project Risk Analysis and Management?

• Techniques and Methods for Project Risk and Management