Project Management Training Syllabus

1. Introduction

What is Project Management? Discusses the role a project manager plays and what his/her key duties really are.

2. Project Conception

Helps the class understand why a project is needed and what the drives are for the project. This segment addresses such topics as:

A.   Why is the project needed?
B.   Drivers for the project
C.   Project funding
D.   Project decision-makers
E.   Project relationship to other projects
F.   Definition of "project success"
G.   Are consultants needed?

3. Project Scope

Provides an understanding of what a project scope is and how to clearly define all aspects of a scope of work such as:

A. Products
B. Schedule
C. Budget
D. Personnel to work on project

4. Project Implementation

This segment covers the key aspects of actually implementing a project. The focus here is to provide a general direction on the key activities a project manager must be aware of during project implementation.

A. Communications

I. Frequency
II. Methods
III. Who
IV. Importance

B. Project Management Plan
C. Project Instruction Manual
D. Resource Commitment
E. Schedule Management
F. Progress Evaluation
G. Problem Resolution
H. Changes - How to deal with them

5. Consultant Management

This segment addresses the management of engineering or architectural consultants. Such topics as the following are addressed:

A. What motivates a Consultant?
B. Considerations when Selecting a Consultant
C. Ways to influence a consultant's performance
D. Consultant Evaluation