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Project Management Basics

Section 1 - Introduction into the Course
Opening Address to the Participants
Preview
Learning Outcomes of the Course
Overview of the Course Content
Practical Arrangements
Recapitulation of Section 1
Section 2 - Introduction to Project Management: Terminology and Definitions
Introduction to Section 2
Learning Outcomes of Section 2
Examples of Projects
Defining a Project
Projects, Processes and Programs
Managing Projects
Functions of the Project Manager
Project Management Process
Project Management Definition
Skillset of the Project Manager
Benefits if the Project Manager
Scope Triangle
Creep, Gold Plating and the Pain Curve
Organisational Structures
Power of the Project Manager
Recapitulation of Section 2
Section 3 - Project Management Process and Life Cycle
Introduction to Section 3
Learning Outcomes of Section 3
Where Do Projects Come From?
Evaluation of Different Solutions, Project Selection
The Project Management Process
Progressive Elaboration and Rolling Wave
Application of Lean in Project Management
Other Project Envoronments
The Project in 10 Steps
Project Management Knowledge Areas
Recapitulation of Section 3
Section 4 - Project Definition and Initiation
Introduction to Section 4
Learning Objectives of Section 4
Identification and Analysis of Stakeholders
Parameters for Project Initiation
Use of Words in the Project Charter
Defining Project Success
Project Definition Process
Project Definition Step 1
Project Definition Step 3 and Content of the Charter
Model Project Charter
Lexus Case Study
Recapitulation of Section 4
Section 5 - Define Requirements and Scope: Build Work Breakdown Structure
Introduction to Section 5
Learning Outcomes of Section 5
Identify the Requirements
Define the Project Scope
Decompose the Project
Build the Work Breakdown Structure
WBS and the WBS Dictionary
Examples of WBS
Finding the Activities
Different Uses of the WBS
Recapitulation of Section 5
Section 6 - Roles and Responsibilities: Estimates
Introduction to Section 6
Learning Outcomes of Section 6
Identification of Resource Needs to complete Activities
Assign Resources to Activities
Estimating Duration of Activities
Different Types of Activities
Calculating Activity Duration Using PERT
Effect of People on Activity Duration - Crash Point
Recapitulation of Section 6
Section 7 - Define Dependencies and the Critical path
Introduction to Section 7
Learning Outcomes for Section 7
Chronological Order of Activities
Different Diagramming Methods
Precedences, Leads and Lags
Developing the Precedence Diagram using PDM
Precedence Diagramming - Example
Identifying the Different Paths Through the Network
The Critical Path Method - The Precedence Diagram
The Critical Path Method - Forward Pass - Calculate ES an EF
The Critical Path Method - Backward Pass - Calculate LS and LF
The Critical Path Method - Calculate Slack or Float, Identify the Critical Path
Define the Critical Path and Alternative Calculation
Project Duration Reduction
Recapitulation of Section 7
Section 8 - Develop the Project Schedule
Introduction to Section 8
Learning Outcomes of Section 8
How to Make a Gantt or Harmonogram
Exercise Gantt with the Activities in ES Position
Exercise Gantt with the Activities in LS Position
Introducing ProjectLibre
Making the Gantt with ProjectLibre
ProjectLibre - Live Demo
Uses of the Gantt Chart
Recapitulation of Section 8
Section 9 - Resource Loading, Smoothing and Leveling
Introduction to Section 9
Learning Outcomes Section 9
Adding Resources to the Project
Principles of Resources Loading and Verification Process
Three Step Evaluation of Resource Activity - Exercise
Finding Solutions for Resources Issues
Adding Resources to ProjectLibre
ProjetLibre - Live Demo
Recapitulation of Section 9
Section 10 - Generate the Project Budget
Content of Section 10
Learning Outcomes for Section 10
Importance of Cost Management and Budgeting
Defining the Different Costs
Estimating Costs
Tangible and Intangible Costs
Different Types of Budget Loading
Time Phased Budget
Cumulative Budget
Budget ES, LS, PS and Critical Path Position
Earned Value Parameters
Project and Company Budget
Exercise Critical Path Position
Recapitulation of Section 10
Section 11 - Uncertainty in Projects. Risk Management
Content of Section 11
Learning Outcomes of Section 11
Defining Risks in a Project Environment
The Risk Management Process
Risks and The Project
Risk Identification
Risk Identification Tools
Qualitative Risk Evaluation
Quantitative Risk Evaluation
PERT and Monte Carlo
Risk Responses
Recapitulation of Section 11
Section 12 - Project Execution, Monitor and Control
Content of Section 12
Learning Outcomes of Section 12
The Project Plan is Completed, What Now?
Project Kick Off Meeting
Data to Use for Project Execution
Status Overview Related to Schedule
Status Overview Related to Cost
The Earned Value Approach
Change Management During Execution
How to React to Variances?
Recapitulation of Section 12
Section 13 - Project Close Out
Content of Section 13
Learning Outcomes of Section 13
Importance of Project Closing
Transferring the Project to Life Cycle Management
Closing Outstanding Contracts and Invoices
As Built Plans
Closing Review
Closing and Knowledge Management
Recapitulation of Section 13
Section 14 - Final Review Section
Quick Review Section 2 - Introduction to Project Management
Quick Review Section 3 - Project Management Process and Life Cycle
Quick Review Section 4 - Project Definition and Initiation
Quick Review Section 5 - Define Requirements, Scope and WBS
Quick Review Section 6 - Roles and Responsibilities: Estimates
Quick Review Section 7 - Define Dependencies and Critical Path
Quick Review Section 8 - Develop Project Schedule
Quick Review Section 9 - Resources Loading, Smoothing and Leveling
Quick Review Section 10 - Generate Project Budget
Quick Review Section 11 - Uncertainty in Projects: Risk Management
Quick Review Section 12 - Project Execution, Monitor and Control
Quick Review Section 13 - Project Close Out

Section 2 - Introduction to Project Management: Terminology and Definitions

Project Management Basics
By: Luc De Ceuster, MSc, PMP
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In Section 2, we will look deeper into project management and define the specific terminology and introduce specific definitions. Before starting this section, it could be interesting to look at the following videos by clicking on their title.

Examples of Projects and definition of a project

Differences between Projects and Processes

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