It fulfils the needs of project management professionals. The courses include technical topics such as Earned Value, Lean Six Sigma techniques and methods and complex schedule calculations. These courses are particularly well suited for professionals in the fields of engineering, aerospace, manufacturing, IT and high technology.

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.

FUNDAMENTALS OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Participants will learn a fundamental approach in planning and monitoring a project throughout the entire project lifecycle from project initiating to project closing using proven processes, tools and techniques based on project best practices and aligned with the latest PMBOK® Guide.

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

Course Code: PK101E

Duration: 14 hours

Credits: 14 PDUs

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

Promote project standardization and success with the implementation of a fundamental project management methodology to achieve project objectives.

Module 1: Introduction to Project Management

  • PM definitions, history and evolution
  • Projects vs. Operations
  • Project management and lifecycle
  • Program management
  • Portfolio management
  • Project success factors

Module 4: Project Executing, Monitoring and Controlling

  • Monitoring and controlling processes.
  • Earned Value Management (EVM)
  • Performance reporting
  • Project team development
  • Managing issues and stakeholders
  • Change management

Module 2: Project Initiating

  • Project organization structures
  • Key project roles and responsibilities
  • Stakeholders: strategies and register
  • Project charter

Module 5: Project Closing

  • Closing activities and reports
  • Lessons learned

Module 3: Project Planning

  • Planning kick-off
  • Project management plan
  • Subsidiary management plans
  • Requirements with a “SMART” model
  • Project Baselines (Scope, Schedule, Cost)
  • Supporting management plans

EFFECTIVE PROJECT RISK MANAGEMENT

Participants will gain knowledge on how to effectively manage project risk that is inherent to projects by learning risk management terminology, concepts and an integrated risk management methodology including proven processes, tools and techniques based on project best practices and aligned with the latest PMBOK® Guide.

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

Course Code: PK102E

Duration: 14 hours

Credits: 14 PDUs

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

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

Module 1: Risk Management Fundamentals

  • Risk terminology and concepts
  • Risk perceptions and affecting factors
  • Risk management processes/methodology
  • Risk management benefits

Module 4: Risk Analysis and Prioritization

  • Risk rating and severity
  • Probability and impact matrix
  • Qualitative and quantitative risk analysis
  • Quantification techniques

Module 2: Risk Management Planning and Strategy

  • Risk Management Plan (RMP)
  • Risk roles and responsibilities
  • Risk types and categories
  • Risk breakdown structure (RBS)
  • 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

  • Risk sources
  • Risk causes and triggers
  • Risk identification
  • Risk register

Module 6: Risk Tracking and Adapting

  • Risk audits and reserve analysis
  • Evaluate and adapt risk responses
  • Change requests and corrective actions
  • Risk metrics and lessons learned

HOW TO COMMUNICATE SUCCESSFULLY WITH PROJECT TEAMS - EXTENDED

Participants will learn the various elements and forms of communications, the skills and best-practiced guidelines to effectively communicate critical project information in a concise, timely and targeted format taking into account communication barriers, verbal and non-verbal messaging elements, group and electronic communications and intercultural diversity. Individual exercises combined with interactive group discussions, team workshops and role play will offer participants ample opportunities to apply learnt communication skills.

Course Code: PA103E

Duration: 14 hours

Credits: 14 PDUs

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

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

Module 1: Effective Communication Elements

  • Definition and project context
  • Communications plan
  • Communication forms and methods
  • Communication models and channels
  • Constructive feedback
  • Active listening

Module 4: Group Communications

  • Interpersonal communication styles
  • Organizational networks and meetings
  • Mass distribution, channels and persuasion
  • Public speaking, presentations, visual aids

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 components and design
  • 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

DEVELOPING WORK BREAKDOWN STRUCTURES (WBS)

Participants will learn proven WBS techniques and the value of the WBS and the importance of having the appropriate level of detail.

Interactive group discussions, a team workshop with case study, and individual exercise will guide participants through a WBS development methodology.

Course Code: PA104E

Duration: 3.5 hours

Credits: 3.5 PDUs

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

Participants will develop a reliable and repeatable system for creating a project WBS.

Module 1:  Introduction

  • Definitions and Terminology
  • WBS components and benefits
  • PMI® WBS practice standard
  • WBS adoption challenges

Module 2: WBS Techniques

  • WBS decomposition
  • WBS orientation: function vs. phase
  • WBS examples
  • WBS tools

Module 3: WBS Project Application

  • Organization Breakdown Structure (OBS)
  • Responsibility Assignment Matrix (RAM)
  • Work package plan
  • WBS dictionary and tracking

PROJECT COST AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

Participants will gain knowledge on applying financial management in the selection of projects, and the creation of a project cost management plan to effectively manage and control project costs throughout the project lifecycle. Participants will learn fundamental cost and financial management terminology, concepts and methodologies including proven processes, tools and techniques based on project best practices and aligned with the latest PMBOK® Guide.

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

Course Code: PK106E

Duration: 14 hours

Credits: 14 PDUs

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

Improve project success and delivery within budget by better understanding financial project selection criteria, with improved understanding of establishing and maintaining a baseline project budget with efficient and effective cost planning, estimating and control tools.

Module 1: Introduction to Project Cost and Financial Management

  • Project costs and financial terminology
  • Project selection criteria and process
  • Project costs and financial statements
  • Project cost management plan

Module 4: Project Cost Control

  • Project cost control processes
  • Project cost change control methodology
  • Cost control & earned value mgmt. (EVM)
  • Project performance reports

Module 2: Project Cost Estimating

  • Cost estimating definitions and concepts
  • Data and cost element considerations
  • Cost estimating tools and processes
  • Estimating project risk & delay scenarios

Module 3: Project Budgeting

  • Budget definitions and types
  • Common project budget inputs
  • Budgeting methodology and baseline
  • Budget contingencies and buffers

MANAGING AND BALANCING PROGRAMS AND PORTFOLIOS - EXTENDED

Participants will learn essential program and portfolio management lifecycles and the importance of establishing effective governance and infrastructure to support multiple project management aligned with the latest PMI® Program and Portfolio Management standards. Individual exercises combined with interactive group discussions and team workshops will guide participants through a balanced program and portfolio management methodology.

Course Code: PA111E

Duration: 14 hours

Credits: 14 PDUs

Individuals who will benefit from this course include Project/Program/Portfolio Managers, VP, 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-practised PMI® standards
  • Hierarchy and Relationships

Module 4: Multiple Project Management Infrastructure

  • Structures and capabilities
  • Project Management Office (PMO)

Module 2: Program Management

  • Program manager role
  • Program charter and lifecycle
  • Benefits identification and realization
  • Financial framework and management
  • Stakeholder management & engagement
  • Program governance

Module 3: Portfolio Management

  • Portfolio manager role
  • Portfolio component lifecycle
  • Identification and categorization
  • Portfolio evaluation and selection
  • Portfolio prioritization
  • Portfolio balancing and scorecards
  • Portfolio authorization
  • Portfolio governance

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