Principles & Techniques of Project Management

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Detailed Overview/Outline

Today, more and more businesses are focusing on project management as an effective way to deal with a wide variety of issues. This practical approach course will familiarize you with the fundamentals of project management and give you the essential skills you will be able to utilize right away to ensure your long-term success.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Professionals who want to improve their job performance and excel at project management should attend this course.

WHAT YOU WILL ACHIEVE

• The skill and confidence to plan and control your projects successfully
• The ability to deliver a desired product on time within budget
• The know-how to indentify what a project actually requires in time and resources
• The confidence to communicate project requirements clearly and set attainable goals with your clients, managers, and team members
• An understanding of what it takes to succeed as a project manager.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

• The Project Planning Process - why it is important and how to do it well
• The Project Plan - a model for effective project planning and how to determine what is essential for successful completion
• Computerized Tools - concepts reinforced through the hands-on use of a popular planning tool (MS-Project)
• The Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) - what it is and how it is used in project management
• Measuring Change and Status Reporting - how to measure variance, post progress, and report project status
• Simulation -“what if scenarios to help you control change and manage long-term projects
• Network (CPM Scheduling) - how to use it for project scheduling

Sponsor Background:
Boston University’s Corporate Education Center provides a wide range of educational and training programs designed for today’s working professional. Offering both public seminars and custom-tailored programs delivered on-site, the Corporate Education Center combines the resources of a university with leading industry experts to create programs that keep professionals up-to-date and highly competitive in today’s marketplace.

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Cancellation and Rescheduling

Course fees for public registration courses are fully refundable if Boston University receives written communication of the cancellation or reschedule on or before the 14th day before the course start date. Boston University will accept notification via U.S. mail, fax, or email.

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If you fail to attend the course or boot camp without giving notification to Boston University, the full course or boot camp fee will be charged. A substitute may be sent in your place to avoid penalties. Credit card payment refunds must be credited to the same credit card account number.

The Boston University Corporate Education Center may cancel a class due to low enrollment; a 10-day notice is typically provided to enrolled students.

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