Project Management According to the Project+ Standard
Do you want to manage projects in a structured way, with confidence and good results?
As part of this training, you will learn a practical project management approach based on the internationally recognized CompTIA Project+ methodology. It will be useful for both experienced project managers and project team members to learn effective methods for planning, implementing and controlling projects.
During the training, you will:
- learn how to determine the scope of the project and set clear goals;
- learn to develop a structured plan with tasks and a timeline;
- learn team management, resource planning, effective communication and quality assurance;
- learn how to control the progress of the project, manage risks and avoid common mistakes;
- prepare for the international CompTIA Project+ certification exam to prove your knowledge and skills at a global level.
EU co-financing of 50-100% is available to companies.
The total cost of tuition may vary depending on the rules of the specific association.
Jānis Koklačs
Uldis Zandbergs
Course target
Success as an Project manager depends on the ability to define, plan, organize, control and complete a variety of tasks with a finite set of resources. Project + course develops and tests critical business knowledge, interpersonal skills and Project Management techniques, focusing on the development of the Project manager rather than on a collection of tasks and terms.
Audience
- Project managers;
- Project team members;
- Individuals who want to work in the field of project management.
At Course Completion you will be able to
- Creating the scope of an project;
- Developing a work breakdown structure (WBS);
- Defining critical path and interdependencies in a project;
- Developing a complete project management plan and scope definition;
- Creating a useful project management team;
- Developing status and tracking reports;
- Common mistakes of the beginning project manager;
- Interpersonal skills;
- Contract management.
Prerequisites
At least 3 months project management experience and familiarity with project teams.
Training materials
CompTIA training materials.
Certification Exam
CompTIA Project+ certification exam (the exam fee is already included in the course price).
Course outline
1. Project
- What is a Project?
- What is Project Management?
- Project Management Skills
- Why is Project Management Needed?
- Checklist for a Doomed Project
- Leading Contributors to Project Success
- The Cost of Failure: An Example.
2. Identify Stakeholder Needs and Expectations
- Identify Business Requirements
- Perform a Systems Requirements Analysis
- Identify Roles and Responsibilities
- Create a Scope Document
- Gain Stakeholders Consensus and Approval
- ABC Financials Product Database Case, Part 1.
3. Planning
- Creating a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
- Performing Risk Management
- Developing Effort, Time, and Cost Estimates
- Creating a Project Schedule
- Creating a Budget
- Creating a Project Team.
4. Creating a Vendor Management Plan
- Creating a Resource Management Plan
- Creating a Communication Plan
- Creating a Quality Management Plan
- Creating a Project Management Plan
- ABC Financials Product Database Case, Part 2
- Execution
- Track the Project and Resolve Issues
- Manage Resources.
5. Manage Quality
- Manage the Project Team
- Manage Change
- BC Financials Product Database Case, Part 3
- Project Closure
- Hold a Customer Acceptance Meeting
- Conduct a Project Review
- Identify the Lessons Learned
- Compile a Project Report
- ABC Financials Product Database Case, Part 4.
If you want to get more information about this course, please contact us by phone +371 67505091 or send an e-mail at mrn@bda.lv.
