It is directed at managers who rarely use complex schedule calculations but face communication challenges. It is ideal for professions such as marketing, human resources, law and event planning.

PMC’s Classic Project Management training courses target participants seeking to develop their skills and competency levels in traditional or Waterfall Project Management, a structured and processdriven method of managing projects based on relatively well-known requirements.

Our courses cover a wide range of Project Management tools and techniques including Work breakdown structures (WBS), Critical path (CPM) and Critical Chain, Earned Value Management (EVMS) and are compliant with the latest PMBOK® Guide.

PMBOK is registered mark of the Project Management Institute, Inc.

ESSENTIALS OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT

This course includes essential project management concepts and proven processes, tools and techniques based on project best practices and aligned with the latest edition of the PMBOK® Guide.

PMBOK is registered mark of the Project Management Institute, Inc.

Course Code: MK201E

Duration: 7 hours

Credits: 7 PDUs

Individuals who will benefit from this course include Project Leaders, Team Members, Administration and Management

Promote project standardization and success with the implementation of an essential project management methodology to achieve project objectives.

Module 1: Introduction to Project Management

  • Project Definition
  • Project Management Concepts
  • Project Phases and Life Cycle
  • Project Success Factors

Module 4: Project Executing,Monitoring and Controlling

  • Performance reporting
  • Project team development
  • Managing issues
  • Managing stakeholders
  • Change management
  • Essential control processes

Module 2: Project Initiating

  • Stakeholders
  • Project charter

Module 5: Project Closing

  • Closing activities and reports
  • Lessons learned

Module 3: Project Planning

  • Planning kick-off
  • Project management plan
  • Project Measurement Baseline
  • Scope, Schedule, Cost

INTRODUCTION TO PROJECT RISK MANAGEMENT

Participants will be introduced to risks inherent to projects and how to manage them with proven best practiced processes, tools and techniques aligned with the latest edition of the PMBOK® Guide.

PMBOK is registered mark of the Project Management Institute, Inc.

Course Code: MK202E

Duration: 7 hours

Credits: 7 PDUs

Individuals who will benefit from this course include Project Leaders, Team Members, Administration and Management

Improve project performance and success with the introduction of an effective risk management methodology to proactively deal with inevitable project uncertainty.

Module 1: Risk Management Introduction

  • Risk terminology and concepts
  • Risk management methodology and benefits

Module 4: Risk Analysis and Prioritization

  • Qualitative risk analysis
  • Quantitative risk analysis

Module 2: Risk Management Planning and Strategy

  • Risk Management Plan (RMP)
  • Risk roles and responsibilities
  • Risk reporting and communication formats
  • Risk tracking, recording and tolerance

Module 5: Risk Responses

  • Risk response guidelines
  • Risk reserves
  • Risk response escalations
  • Threat and opportunity response strategies

Module 3: Risk Sources and Identification

  • Common risk sources
  • Risk breakdown structure (RBS)
  • Risk causes/triggers and register
  • Risk identification guidelines and techniques

Module 6: Risk Tracking and Adapting

  • Risk audits
  • Reserve analysis
  • Change requests and corrective actions
  • Risk metrics and lessons learned

HOW TO COMMUNICATE SUCCESSFULLY WITH PROJECT TEAMS - ACCELERATED

Participants will be introduced to various forms of communication and the skills to effectively communicate critical project information in a concise, timely and targeted format. Participants are provided examples taking into consideration communication barriers, verbal and non-verbal messaging elements, group and electronic communications and intercultural diversity. Individual exercises combined with interactive group discussions, and role play, participants apply learnt communication skills to engage and interact with project teams and stakeholders.

Course Code: MH203E

Duration: 7 hours

Credits: 7 PDUs

Individuals who will benefit from this course include Project Managers/Leaders, Team Members, Administration and Management

Effective communication is the foundation of project success, helping course participants better understand all project stakeholders and to express themselves more effectively.

Module 1: Effective Communication Elements

  • Definition and project context
  • Communication model and forms
  • Constructive feedback
  • Active listening

Module 4: Group Communications

  • Mass distribution and media channels
  • Organizational networks and meetings
  • Public speaking and presentations
  • Interpersonal communication styles

Module 2: Communication Barriers

  • Filters and selective perceptions
  • Attitudes, beliefs and values
  • Emotions and meanings
  • Noise and environmental factors
  • Language and misinterpretation
  • Differences and assumptions

Module 5: Electronic Communications

  • Teleconferencing/Videoconferencing
  • Website content and components
  • Social media use in project management
  • E-mail etiquette, structure, methodology

Module 3: Verbal and Non-Verbal Communications

  • Written and oral: styles and guidelines
  • Tactile: handshaking techniques
  • Spatial: personal space interaction
  • Vocal: voice pitch, tone, volume and pace
  • Visual: appearance and body language
  • The 7%-38%-55% rule: study findings

Module 6: Intercultural Communications

  • Cultural diversity considerations
  • Cultural sensitivity and awareness
  • Cultural impacts on project communications
  • The spectrum of prejudice

SETUP A HIGH-PERFORMANCE PROJECT MANAGEMENT OFFICE (PMO)

Participants will learn the essentials to setup a high-performing Project Management Office (PMO) based on fundamental best-practices. Participants will be exposed to the various supported PMO organizational structures, associated functional services, and key setup activities to establish and maintain a high-performing PMO to improve project performance based on the PMO Specific Interest Group (PMOSIG) findings. Individual exercises combined with interactive group discussions will guide participants through a comprehensive best-practiced methodology to setup a high-performing PMO.

Course Code: MA209E

Duration: 7 hours

Credits: 7 PDUs

Individuals who will benefit from this course include Directors/Leaders, Portfolio/Program/Project Managers, VPs, CIOs, PMO Admins.

Participants will learn the benefits to setup a PMO to further promote PM competency development, standardization, project performance and alignment to corporate strategic plans.

Module 1: PMO Fundamentals

  • PMO terminology and concepts
  • PMO-related standards/group
  • PMO success and failure factors
  • PMO benefits and challenges

Module 4: PMO Setup

  • PMO charter
  • PMO high-performance characteristics
  • PMO performance and sustainability
  • PMO reporting and evaluation

Module 2: PMO Organization

  • PMO value and justification
  • PMO models and authority levels
  • PMO metrics
  • PMO roles and responsibilities

Module 3: PMO Functional Services

  • PMO functional service prioritization
  • Monitor/controlling project performance
  • PM competencies/methods development
  • Multi-project management
  • Strategic management
  • Center of Excellence (CoE)

MANAGING AND BALANCING PROGRAMS AND PORTFOLIOS - ACCELERATED

Participants will learn to deal with the various challenges in managing schedules and resources in a multi-project environment. Proven tools, techniques and tips will be shared for increased work productivity and efficiency, reduced stakeholder stress and conflict with accurate tracking and reporting promoting successful multi-project completion. Individual exercises combined with interactive group discussions and team workshops will guide participants through a multiple project management methodology.

Course Code: MA211E

Duration: 7 hours

Credits: 7 PDUs

Individuals who will benefit from this course include Project/Program/Portfolio Managers, VPs, CFOs, and Team Leaders/Members

Participants will understand critical considerations in selecting the appropriate program and portfolio components aligned with corporate strategies, objectives and initiatives.

Module 1: Multiple Project Management Introduction

  • Terminology and Definitions
  • Multiple Project Management evolution
  • Best-practiced PMI® standards
  • Hierarchy and Relationships

Module 2: Program Management

  • Program manager role
  • Program and benefits lifecycles
  • Financial and stakeholder lifecycles
  • Program governance

Module 2: Program Management

  • Program manager role
  • Program and benefits lifecycles
  • Financial and stakeholder lifecycles
  • Program governance

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