Project Management

PM Practicals

Simulating a real world Project experience.

Classroom

Course No: PRACPM01
Duration: 2.5 Days (Two and half days)
Credits: 20 PDUs
Prerequisites

Certified professional or people with solid hands-on experience in Project Management
Course Level

Advanced
 
Course Overview
This course is for the hard-core project managers who want to go to the next level of project management and do that in a very real project like conditions to see where they are lacking or how to use the project management knowledge in real world changing situations. The engagement is replete with case studies, role plays, political situations and changing scenarios and use of tools. This engagement applies to any domain or industry whatsoever.  As prior knowledge and experience is assumed, this workshop will not provide any topical project management training. It will, however, provide candidates with an opportunity to demonstrate the tools and techniques of project management.  This is a very fast paced PM Practical Simulation exercise where real world conditions are simulated without any toning down. This engagement is not a certification course. 
 
Who should attend?
  • Individuals who are planning to develop their experience further
  • Organizations which are intent on creating battle ready project managers
  • Individuals who are about to get into a complex project
  • Individuals who want to understand their real abilities
 
Performance Focus
  • Gaining a fundamental understanding of how to apply project management skills and knowledge
  • Exploring the key criteria set out by the client on their specific delivery needs
  • Experiencing an assessment session under “live” assessment conditions
 
What You Will Learn
  • Apply the skills, tools, and techniques needed to be a successful project manager
  • Demonstrate your vast knowledge of project management and how to use it in various scenarios
  • Work under challenging conditions within a team and as a leader
 
Training Content and Basic Outline of the course

Getting Started

  • Introductions
  • Course structure
  • Course goals and objectives

Project Brief Exercise

Project Brief Presentation

Product Breakdown Structure Exercise

Product Breakdown Structure Presentation

Risk Assessment Exercise

Risk Assessment Presentation

Scheduling Exercise

Scheduling Presentation

Change One Exercise

Change One Presentation

Change Two Exercise

Change Two Presentation

Lessons Learned and Closure Exercise