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Project Management Principles and Practices with Microsoft Project
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Project Management Principles and Practices with Microsoft Project (Blended)
Date:
03 May 2021
Price:
R 10350.00
Project Management Principles and Practices with Microsoft Project
Date:
11 Oct 2021
Price:
R 13800.00
Brief Description
The short course in Project Management Principles and Practices with Microsoft Project provides you with the skills to design, implement and manage basic project plans by means of proven project management software.
 
During the course, you will be able to use Microsoft Project as a tool to manage projects in your specific working environment and understand the role of the project support office to successfully complete your projects. Among other topics, you will also gain exposure to project lifecycles and phases, as well as initiating and defining projects. This course earns you credit towards the Programme in Project Management (PPM).
Learning Outcomes
After successfully completing this course, you will be able to
  • initiate projects, identify stakeholders and develop scope statements for projects in their work environment
  • manage scope changes
  • plan the life cycles of projects in their work environment
  • identify work packages, and the responsibilities and roles of stakeholders
  • schedule projects, allocate resources, estimate costs and control progress of delivery
  • explain the benefits and limitations of systems such as MS Project and others, and
  • explain the basics of critical chain project management and of systems to authorise project work.
Course Content
Day 1-3
  • Introduction to projects and project management
  • Product life cycles and phases
  • Initiating and defining the project
  • Identifying work, responsibilities and roles
  • Project time management
  • Critical chain project management
Day 4-5
  • Practical MS Project
Entry Requirements
Prospective delegates should at least have a National Senior Certificate (Grade 12).
Course Number:
P003082
Catalogue and Category:
Project and Risk Management
Who Should attend:
This course is ideal for you if you are involved in or associated with projects, whether as a project manager, planner, project team member or senior manager. The course is suitable for all sectors of business and government.
Delivery Mode:
Contact Sessions
Contact Days:
5

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