Training

Class Introduction - “IT” means different things to different people. These courses address all areas of IT project management: hardware, software, systems integration, communications and human resources. It addresses the role of the project manager and the project team at each phase of the project life cycle, helping you gain the foundation, basic experience, techniques and tools to manage each stage of your project.

Class Candidates - (1) Project Managers, Program Managers, Team Members, PMO Directors, IT professionals, Project Planners, Business Analysts, Product Managers. (2) R&D Engineers, Consultants, Government Contractors, Small Business Owners. (3) Anyone seeking the CompTIA Project+^® or PMP^® or CAPM^® credential who wants to make project management their profession.

PART Ι：THE REVIEW OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT KNOWLEDGE AREAS
Day 1 (6hrs)	THE PROJECT MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK
	Definitions of Project & Project Management Project Management vs. General Management Structure of the PMBOKR Guide Areas of Expertise Project management context The project life cycle Project stakeholders Organizational influences
	STANDARD FOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT
	Project Management Processes Project Management Process Groups Process Interactions Project Management Process Mapping
	PROJECT INTEGRATION MANAGEMENT
	Develop Project Charter Develop Preliminary Project Scope Statement Develop Project Management Plan Direct and Manage Project Execution Monitor & Control Project Work Integrated Change Control Close project
	PROJECT SCOPE MANAGEMENT
	Scope Planning Scope Definition Create WBS Scope Verification Scope Control
	PROJECT TIME MANAGEMENT
	Activity Definition Activity Sequencing Activity Resource Estimating Activity Duration Estimating Schedule Development Schedule Control
Day 2 (6hrs)	PROJECT COST MANAGEMENT
	Cost Estimating Cost Budgeting Cost Control
	PROJECT QUALITY MANAGEMENT
	Quality Planning Perform Quality Assurance Perform Quality Control Responsibilities and Costs of Quality
	PROJECT HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
	Human Resource Planning Acquire Project Team Develop Project Team Manage Project Team
	PROJECT COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT
	Communications Planning Information Distribution Performance Reporting Manage Stakeholders
	PROJECT RISK MANAGEMENT
	Risk management Planning Risk Identification Qualitative Risk Analysis Quantitative Risk Analysis Risk Response Planning Risk Monitor and Control
	PROJECT PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT
	Plan Purchases and Acquisitions Plan Contracting Request Seller Responses Select Sellers Contract Administration Contract Closure
PART Ⅱ：PROJECT MANGEMENT PROCESS and CompTIA Project+, PMP OVERVIEW
Day3 (6hrs)
	Initiating Process
	Conduct Project Selection Methods Define Preliminary Scope of the Project Document Project Risks, Assumptions, and Constraints Identify and Perform Stakeholder Analysis Develop Project Charter Obtain Project Charter Approval 1st Practice Test and Problem Solver
	Planning Process
	Define and Refine Record Requirements, Constraints and Assumptions Create the WBS Define the project performance baseline Identify Project Team and Define Roles and Responsibilities Identify Risks and Define Risk Strategies Develop the project management plan Obtain Plan Approval Conduct Kick-off Meeting 2st Practice Test and Problem Solver
	Executing Process
	Execute Tasks Defined in Project Plan Ensure Common Understanding and Set Expectations Implement the Procurement of Project Resources Manage Resource Allocation Implement Quality Management Plan Implement Approved Changes Implement Approved Actions and Workarounds Improve Team Performance 3st Practice Test and Problem Solver
Day4 (6hrs)	Controlling Process
	Measure Project Performance Verify and Manage Changes to the Project Ensure Project Deliverables Conform to Quality Standards Monitor all Risks 4st Practice Test and Problem Solver
	Closing Process
	Formalize Final Acceptance for the Project Obtain Financial, Legal, and Administrative Closure Release Project Resources Identify, Document and Communicate Lessons Learned Create and Distribute Final Project Report Archive and Retain Project Records Measure Customer Satisfaction 5st Practice Test and Problem Solver
	Professional Responsibility
	Ensure Individual Integrity Contribute to the Project Management Knowledge Base Enhance Personal Professional Competence Promote Interaction Among Stakeholders 6st Practice Test and Problem Solver
	PM CERTIFICATION INTRODUCTION
	CompTIA Project+, PMP exam overview PM processes matrix analysis Types of questions Sample questions practice & discussion
	FINAL REVIEW
	The Matrix Game Common Technique What to be done in the next 3 months One Day before the exam During the exam Q&A

PART Ι：THE REVIEW OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT KNOWLEDGE AREAS
Day 1 (6hrs)	THE PROJECT MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK
	Definitions of Project & Project Management Project Management vs. General Management Structure of the PMBOKR Guide Areas of Expertise Project management context The project life cycle Project stakeholders Organizational influences
	STANDARD FOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT
	Project Management Processes Project Management Process Groups Process Interactions Project Management Process Mapping
	PROJECT INTEGRATION MANAGEMENT
	Develop Project Charter Develop Preliminary Project Scope Statement Develop Project Management Plan Direct and Manage Project Execution Monitor & Control Project Work Integrated Change Control Close project
	PROJECT SCOPE MANAGEMENT
	Scope Planning Scope Definition Create WBS Scope Verification Scope Control
	PROJECT TIME MANAGEMENT
	Activity Definition Activity Sequencing Activity Resource Estimating Activity Duration Estimating Schedule Development Schedule Control
Day 2 (6hrs)	PROJECT COST MANAGEMENT
	Cost Estimating Cost Budgeting Cost Control
	PROJECT QUALITY MANAGEMENT
	Quality Planning Perform Quality Assurance Perform Quality Control Responsibilities and Costs of Quality
	PROJECT HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
	Human Resource Planning Acquire Project Team Develop Project Team Manage Project Team
	PROJECT COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT
	Communications Planning Information Distribution Performance Reporting Manage Stakeholders
	PROJECT RISK MANAGEMENT
	Risk management Planning Risk Identification Qualitative Risk Analysis Quantitative Risk Analysis Risk Response Planning Risk Monitor and Control
	PROJECT PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT
	Plan Purchases and Acquisitions Plan Contracting Request Seller Responses Select Sellers Contract Administration Contract Closure
PART Ⅱ：PROJECT MANGEMENT PROCESS and CompTIA Project+, PMP OVERVIEW
Day3 (6hrs)
	Initiating Process
	Conduct Project Selection Methods Define Preliminary Scope of the Project Document Project Risks, Assumptions, and Constraints Identify and Perform Stakeholder Analysis Develop Project Charter Obtain Project Charter Approval 1st Practice Test and Problem Solver
	Planning Process
	Define and Refine Record Requirements, Constraints and Assumptions Create the WBS Define the project performance baseline Identify Project Team and Define Roles and Responsibilities Identify Risks and Define Risk Strategies Develop the project management plan Obtain Plan Approval Conduct Kick-off Meeting 2st Practice Test and Problem Solver
	Executing Process
	Execute Tasks Defined in Project Plan Ensure Common Understanding and Set Expectations Implement the Procurement of Project Resources Manage Resource Allocation Implement Quality Management Plan Implement Approved Changes Implement Approved Actions and Workarounds Improve Team Performance 3st Practice Test and Problem Solver
Day4 (6hrs)	Controlling Process
	Measure Project Performance Verify and Manage Changes to the Project Ensure Project Deliverables Conform to Quality Standards Monitor all Risks 4st Practice Test and Problem Solver
	Closing Process
	Formalize Final Acceptance for the Project Obtain Financial, Legal, and Administrative Closure Release Project Resources Identify, Document and Communicate Lessons Learned Create and Distribute Final Project Report Archive and Retain Project Records Measure Customer Satisfaction 5st Practice Test and Problem Solver
	Professional Responsibility
	Ensure Individual Integrity Contribute to the Project Management Knowledge Base Enhance Personal Professional Competence Promote Interaction Among Stakeholders 6st Practice Test and Problem Solver
	PM CERTIFICATION INTRODUCTION
	CompTIA Project+, PMP exam overview PM processes matrix analysis Types of questions Sample questions practice & discussion
	FINAL REVIEW
	The Matrix Game Common Technique What to be done in the next 3 months One Day before the exam During the exam Q&A
Day5 (6hrs)	Workshop Case Study
Day5 (6hrs)	The Case Introduction Common Technique Q&A
Day6 (6hrs)	Microsoft Project 2003 Basic Section #1 -
Day6 (6hrs)	Getting Started with Microsoft Project Creating a Project Plan Finalizing the Project Plan Exchanging Project Plan Data with Other Applications
Day7 (6hrs)	Microsoft Project 2003 Basic Section #2 -
Day7 (6hrs)	Updating a Project Plan Managing Project Costs Reporting Project Data Visually Reusing Project Plan Information