INSTRUCTOR: Nghi M. Nguyen, Ph.D., P.E., PMP, M.ASCE   

Purpose and Background

In today's competitive global economy, virtually all organizations are project-based. Whether they are governmental, industrial or commercial ones, these organizations supply products or services intended to satisfy the needs and requirements of their clients by applying the principles and methodologies of project management to implement their projects. Consequently, this seminar is designed to provide participants with the project management knowledge and skills associated with the planning, scheduling and controlling of all activities that must be done to meet project objectives and their benefits in effectively and efficiently managing projects that they can apply immediately in their project environment.

Seminar Benefits

• Assist organizations in developing professional project managers and project management professionals who are aware of the strategic importance that project management plays in the achievement of the mission of their organizations in today's project environment
• Provide the fundamental knowledge and skills project managers need to successfully complete a project to achieve strategic business objectives
• Increase the capability of organizations to deliver projects successfully by using appropriate processes and best practices
• Understand the project manager's role in leading and managing effectively and efficiently project resources to better project performance and profits consistent with and aligned to organizational strategies
• Understand the basic principles and methodologies of project management

Learning Outcomes

• Establish project goals and objectives that are directly linked to stakeholders' needs and expectations
• Develop and use Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), the foundational concept in project management
• Develop realistic and measurable objectives to ensure positive results for project performance
• Estimate project time and costs using proven techniques
• Establish an effective project control system and monitor efficiently project progress
• Use a practical, proactive and effective step-by-step process to manage project risks and opportunities
• Learn how to continually re-evaluate and re-assess risks and provide response plans during project implementation
• Utilize tried and proven project management tools and techniques to get the work done on time, within budget and in accordance with client's requirements

Assessment of Learning Outcomes

The seminar will combine conventional teaching with a high level of participation; including an interactive approach to involving participants in discussion of topics; exercises; and encouraging participants to bring their own experiences forward for discussions and debates. Wherever possible, real examples and short case studies will be included from different industries around the world to make the course as relevant as possible. It includes concepts definition, experiential exercises, practical examples, dialogues and discussions, video presentations and case studies.

Who Should Attend?

This intensive, comprehensive 2-day seminar is suitable for individuals from all industries, government bodies, non-profit organizations and anyone who are interested in obtaining the knowledge, skills and learning the tools and techniques for effectively and efficiently managing projects as it is based on the best practices found in the Project Management Institute's (PMI) A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, PMBOK® Fifth Edition, covering the entire project life cycle:

• Senior managers
• Portfolio/Program Managers
• Project managers
• Project team members
• Members of the Project Management Office (PMO)
• Contractors
• Owners
• Project Administrators
• Consultants
• Technical professionals and engineers moving into project leadership/management
• Those who are interested in learning and applying the most up-to-date, globally and internationally recognized project management processes applied on projects worldwide

Those new to the functions of project management, or preparing for a major project will find a solid grounding, and experienced managers looking for a refresher will also benefit from this seminar.

Seminar Outline

TIME:  8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

DAY 1

Foundations of Project Management

What is a project? 
Project/Program and Portfolio Management
The Growing Importance of Business Aspect in Project Management
Strategic Planning and Project Management 
Management Criteria versus Engineering Criteria
The Project Life Cycle 
Managing the Triple Constraints
Managing the Triple 'C' in Project Management
Managing Project Risks and Opportunities
Stakeholders In Project Management
Managing Stakeholders 
The Project Manager's Role and Responsibilities
The Role of Senior Management and Functional Management
The Hard/Soft Skills of Managing a Project 
The Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®)
The ISO-21500 Guidance on Project Management
Project Management Process Groups and Knowledge Areas Mapping
Project Management Maturity Level 
Typical Project Organization Structures  
Basic Contract Types in Managing Projects
The Generic  Planning and Control Cycle in Project Management

Project Initiating

The Project Charter 
Stakeholder Identification
Establish the Project Team

Project Planning

Project Planning Overview 
The Project Plan
Identifying Success Criteria 
Developing the Project Requirements 
Scope Definition 
Procurement Planning: Make or Buy Decision 
Defining the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) 
The Organization Breakdown Structure (OBS) 
The Responsibility Assignment Matrix (RAM) 
Defining and Sequencing Project Activities
Estimating Activity Resources and Durations
Scheduling the Project Work
The Critical Path
Estimating  Costs and Determining Budgets
Types of Estimates
Cost Estimating Methodologies
Contingency and Management Reserves
Managing Changes in Scope 
The Performance Measurement Baselines (PMB) 
Communication Planning 
Quality Planning     
Risk Management Planning
Risk Identification
Risk Register
Risk Avoidance Plans
Risk Mitigation Plans 
Flow of Risk Management Planning Responsibilities

DAY 2

Project Execution, Monitoring & Control

Directing & Managing Project Execution 
Managing the Project Team
Managing Stakeholder Expectation 
Project Deliverables Tracking 
Project Control Approach 
The Earned Value Management (EVM) Concept: An Integrated Project Control Approach 
Integrated Change Control 
Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) 
Communication and Documentation Control 
Procurement Administration & Control
Risk Management Control Process
Risk Avoidance Plan Implementation 
Risk Mitigation Plan Implementation 
Risk Reports and Reviews 
Risk Register Updates
Flow of Risk Management Control Responsibilities
Risk Management Best Practices

Project Closure

Effective Project Closure 
Project Closure Objectives 
Project Closure Plan
Contract Closure
Administrative Closure 
Project Closure & Contract Closure Interaction
The Punch-List Approach
Lessons Learned
Post-Project Evaluation 
Success Celebration 

Hotel Information

Discounted hotel rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis. See discount deadline and rates below.