AMA's Comprehensive Project Management Workshop

Plan. Execute. And monitor your projects

Delays, cost overruns, or quality problems can wreck your project. Keep it on course with this 5-day overview of project management. Aligned with PMI’s PMBOK®, this project management workshop helps you master the entire PM process. You’ll earn 35 professional development units (PDUs) pre-approved by PMI, and you’ll gain skills and in-depth knowledge that prepare you for the next level: the Project Management Professional certification. You Will Learn How To: Manage projects with confidence Avoid dangerous shortcuts and omissions Monitor risks and correct trouble spots Put together a solid team and effective documentation Pave the way for achieving PMP® status You’ll Also Receive: A complimentary copy of A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide), 6th Edition, by PMI®—a $65.95 value

Seminar Number: 06595

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Who Should Attend

Project managers, program managers, and project team leaders who have several years of experience initiating, planning and managing projects, and project team members who are interested in enhancing their career by preparing to become a certified PMP.

Prerequisite: This course requires you to have basic knowledge and experience in project management. AMA recommends attending Improving Your Project Management Skills: The Basics for Success (Seminar #6503) or its equivalent before enrolling in this seminar.

In-Person5 Day(s)
3 CEU, 30 CLP, 35 PDU, 30 PMU
Live Online5 Day(s)
3 CEU, 30 CLP, 35 PDU, 30 PMU

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Delays, cost overruns, or quality problems can wreck your project. Keep it on course with this 5-day overview of project management.

Aligned with PMI’s PMBOK®, this project management workshop helps you master the entire PM process. You’ll earn 35 professional development units (PDUs) pre-approved by PMI, and you’ll gain skills and in-depth knowledge that prepare you for the next level: the Project Management Professional certification.

You Will Learn How To:

Manage projects with confidence
Avoid dangerous shortcuts and omissions
Monitor risks and correct trouble spots
Put together a solid team and effective documentation
Pave the way for achieving PMP® status

You’ll Also Receive:

A complimentary copy of A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide), 6th Edition, by PMI®—a $65.95 value

Learn all aspects of project management from the perspective of the PMBOK Guide
Acquire necessary prerequisite knowledge to enter a PMP Exam Prep training program
Achieve competence in the 10 project management knowledge areas and five process groups
Master the 47 competencies outlined in the PMBOK Guide
Learn the techniques of documenting project risks, assumptions and constraints
Become skilled at identifying and performing stakeholder analysis
Learn how to develop a WBS and create a project charter
Get skills to determine the critical path of a project
Learn how to staff your project for optimum results
Become skilled in executing, monitoring and controlling the tasks defined in your project plan

DAY 1
Examining the Project Management Framework

Exploring characteristics of projects
Reviewing project management terminology
Considering environmental influences

Reviewing the Project Management Body of Knowledge

Describing the project management process groups
The project management knowledge areas
Project management competency standards

Initiating the Project

Using project selection methods
Defining project scope
Documenting project risks, assumptions and constraints
Identifying and performing stakeholder analysis
Evaluating the project charter

DAY 2
Planning the Project

Defining and recording requirements, constraints and assumptions
Identifying project team members and defining roles and responsibilities
Creating the work breakdown structure (WBS)
Developing the change management plan
Identifying risks and defining risk strategies
Obtaining plan approval
Conducting the kickoff meeting

DAY 3
Executing the Project Plan

Executing the tasks defined in the project plan
Ensuring a common understanding and setting expectations
Implementing a quality management plan
Executing approved changes, actions and workarounds
Improving team performance

DAY 4
Monitoring and Controlling the Project

Measuring project performance
Verifying and managing changes to the project
Ensuring that project deliverables conform to quality standards
Monitoring all project risks

DAY 5
Closing the Project

Obtaining final acceptance for the project
Getting financial, legal and administrative closure
Releasing project resources
Creating and distributing a final project report
Archiving and retaining project records
Measuring customer satisfaction

Learning Objectives

Recognize, Apply, and Align Your Project Management Approach with the Fundamental Concepts of Project Management in the PMBOK® Guide
Connect the Process Groups, Project Management Knowledge Areas, and Processes in a Practical and Useable Way
Build the Key Deliverables and Structure to Get Your Project Started Effectively and Efficiently
Develop a Comprehensive and Appropriate Project Management Plan as a Blueprint to Effective Project Execution
Implement the Project Management Plan By Managing, Coordinating, and Collaborating with the Project Team and Key Project Stakeholders
Monitor and Control Project Work to Meet Well-Defined Performance Objectives and Success Criteria
Develop and Implement a Plan to Close the Project and Transition Ongoing Product Support to Operations

Foundation Concepts

Define Key Characteristics of Projects, Products, Programs, and Portfolios
Apply Project Management Terminology from the PMBOK® Guide
Recognize Organizational and Environmental Influences on Projects
Identify Key General Management and Interpersonal Skills of Effective Project Managers

Project Management Process Groups and Knowledge Areas

Define and Map the Project Management Process Groups, Knowledge Areas, and Processes
Use the PMBOK® Guide as a Reference for Your Projects
Recognize the Importance of Establishing a Project Management Methodology and Project Management Information System

Getting Projects Started

Describe Pre-Project Activities
Identify and Analyze Key Project Stakeholders
Develop the Project Charter

Developing the Project Management Plan: Scope, Schedule, Human Resources, Communications, and Stakeholders

Develop the Key Elements of the Project Management Plan
Collect and Define Stakeholder Requirements
Define and Detail the Project Scope Baseline
Develop the Project Schedule Baseline
Identify the Project Team Members and Their Skills/Roles/Responsibilities
Plan Stakeholder Communications

Developing the Project Management Plan: Cost, Quality, Risk, Procurement, and Obtaining Project Management Plan Approval

Create the Project Budget and Cost Performance Baseline
Establish a Sound Project Quality Management Plan
Determine How to Approach and Conduct Project Risk Management Activities
Analyze the Procurement Requirements for the Project
Obtain Approval for the Completed Project Management Plan

Managing Project Execution

Conduct an Effective Project Kick-Off Meeting
Authorize and Manage Project Work to Achieve Project Objectives
Implement Approve Change Requests
Manage the Project Team While Work Is Being Completed
Identify Qualified External Sellers While Work Is Being Performed
Communicate Information Effectively During Project Execution

Monitoring and Controlling Project Work

Monitor and Control the Triple Constraints: Scope, Schedule, and Budget
Compare Actual Project Performance Against the Project Management Plan
Forecast Future Project Performance and Trend Analysis
Manage Project Changes as Work Is Being Done
Identify, Track, and Monitor Project Issues and Risks
Report Project Status and Progress Measurements
Monitor Stakeholder Relationships

Closing the Project

Achieve Administrative Closure for the Project
Document Formal Acceptance of the Final Project Outcome
Close Out the Project Contracts
Create and Distribute the Final Project and Lessons Learned Reports
Archive and Retain Project Records

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4.8

352 reviews

The instructor was very knowledgeable and relatable. I walked away from the workshop having learned so many techniques and ideas that I will absolutely implement in my daily functions as a project manager.

Lyska D.

Project Management Engineer

Industry: Transportation

Very worthwhile class to take. I learned the basics of projects management and the skills that are critical for a project manager to be successful.

Michael B.

Senior Production Supervisor

Industry: Manufacturing

Master of the material, clear and concise, many interesting real-world examples, focused, overall very pleasant and professional.

Sean N.

Scientist

Industry: Manufacturing

Very engaging instructor with lots of interesting real-world stories and anecdotes.

Sanya D.

Associate Director, Clinton Climate Initiative

Industry: Organizations

The dynamic of the class (both attendees and instructor) made the consumption of a lot of information pleasurable and empowering.

John M.

Survey Research Operations Associate

Industry: Organizations

This course is valid for 30 PMUs.
30 Business Acumen [BA]

AMA has been reviewed and approved as a provider of project management training by the Project Management Institute (PMI).

Talent Triangle PDUs

[S&B] 7 [T] 28

American Management Association is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and is accredited to issue the IACET CEU.

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11 Sessions Available

$3,495.00 Non Members
$3,195.00 AMA Members
$3,099.00 GSA

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