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Project Management for the Office Professional

November 12 - 14, 2008
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM		Instructor: Donald BethmanWashington, DC$795

April 7 - 9, 2009
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM		Instructor: Kathleen McCleskeySan Antonio, TX$795

July 13 - 15, 2009
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM		Instructor: Mary HarrisWashington, DC$795

July 27 - 29, 2009
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM		Instructor: Kathleen McCleskeyDallas, TX$795

August 11 - 13, 2009
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM		Instructor: Mary HarrisWashington, DC$795

Overview:
Gain the respect and confidence necessary for assuming more responsible roles in your organization. Project management is more than just getting things done; it involves careful planning, establishing authority and building teamwork. This course prepares you to stay on track and in control.

For more comprehensive coverage of project management principles aligned to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®) Guide, see Project Management (PGMT7005D). Auditors may want to take Planning Audit Assignments (AUDT8451G).
Who Should Attend?
Office professionals who seek an overview of project management techniques or who want to sharpen their project management skills; and support and administrative personnel who are periodically assigned to project work teams or who head small projects.
Additional Information:
Distance Education Options: Basic Project Management (PROJ7001N) or Microsoft Project 2007 via GS Connect (PROJ7590A).
Objectives:
  • Define the different roles of the project team members
  • Provide critical support to a major project by performing key functions
  • Gain control over project schedules and budgets through proper tracking
  • Participate fully in the various aspects of project management
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    Syllabus:
    Day one of three
    • What is Project Management
      • Definition of a project
      • Definition of project management
      • Basic project management concepts
      • Approaches to project organization
      • Five phases of the project life cycle
    • The Initiating Phase
      • Clarify the project’s definition
      • Close-out objective
      • Outcomes (deliverables)
      • External constraints and limitations
      • Possible alternatives
      • Course of action
    Day two of three
    • The Planning Phase
      • Basic work breakdown structure (WBS)
      • Critical dimensions of the planning phase
      • Responsibility during the planning phase
      • Final planning table
    • The Executing Phase
      • Relationship between planning and executing phases
      • Executing phase techniques and tools
      • Executing phase challenges
    Day three of three
    • Human Factors and Project Management
      • Impact human factors have on project’s outcome
      • Human decision making and problem solving processes
    • The Monitoring and Controlling Phase
      • Relationship between all the phases
      • Control work in progress using a table
      • Common monitoring and controlling techniques
      • Corrective action at appropriate time
    • The Closing Phase
      • Relationship between the planning phase and the closing phase
      • Close-out objective
      • Completion of project
      • Closing phase job aids
      • Closing a project


    Course Details
    CODE:  ADMB7011D
    TYPE:  Classroom-Day
    LENGTH:  3 Day(s)
    CREDIT:  1.8 CEU
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