2195 Project Management Institute (PMI) courses

The aim of this programme is to provide current / prospective senior project managers with an in-depth review of the role and importance of project management in the organisation. It focuses on the strategic role of the project manager and aims to draw out the full scope of the role and how it impacts on project performance. The five key objectives of this programme are to enable the participants to: Identify the characteristics and attributes needed by project managers in ensuring the organisation is recognised as an industry leader in delivering successful projects Understand the full scope and impact of the project manager / leader's role in managing projects or programmes to maximise benefit to the business Define the hallmarks and skills required to manage significant business projects or project portfolios Develop an understanding of the skills required and their impact on the project through case study work and syndicate exercises Benefit from an effective forum for exchanging experience and fostering a sense of team spirit and mutual support between senior project managers DAY ONE 1 Introduction (Course sponsor) A vision of future opportunities and challenges The impact of project managers / leaders on future success 2 The determinants of success The contractor's perspective The client's perspective Success and failure: factors that determine the project outcome The impact of the project manager 3 Case study: Project Giotto How successful was this project? What were the primary factors that influenced the outcome? How relevant are these factors to current projects? Feedback and review 4 Project team exercise A practical exercise demonstrating the role of the project manager in managing the interfaces between the client, the project team and suppliers Review - what skills are required to be a 'world class' project manager? 5 The role of the Project Manager The role and skills of the 'world class' project manager The three key dimensions of effective project leadershipManaging influential stakeholdersManaging project performanceManaging the project team Project leadership skills appraisal (individual review) DAY TWO 6 Managing influential stakeholders Project management and the art of leadership Who are the influential stakeholders and how do they affect the project? What we need to do / not do, to build successful working relationships 7 Case study: Understanding the customer What are the likely problems the project manager will encounter? What should the project manager do to ensure an effective partnership? 8 Managing project performance Issues affecting commercial performance Joining up the project life-cycle: getting performance from inception to closure The roles of project manager, line manager and project sponsor 9 Project team exercise: Making the promise / delivering the promise An exercise demonstrating the commercial and team leadership skills needed by the project manager Review - what must the project manager do to optimise project performance? 10 Managing multi-functional project teams The challenges of building effective, multi-functional project teams Co-ordinating work across functional and organisational boundaries Maintaining strategic focus and balancing priorities 11 Making it happen Individual action planning Syndicate discussion 12 Course review and transfer planning (Course sponsor present) What will we do differently? How will we make it happen? Conclusion

Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for all levels of experience in using Microsoft Project, as well as all levels of experience in project management. In particular, this course is designed for persons who need to author Microsoft Project work schedules including Project Managers and Project Assistants. Overview To be properly introduced, or reintroduced, to Microsoft Project. To gain an understanding of a proven mindset Microsoft Project users should possess each time they open and work Microsoft Project schedules. To gain an understanding of globally accepted project management principles. To be able to effectively apply Microsoft Project into the Initiation and Planning phases of a normal project life cycle. MS Project: Project Initiation and Planning (part 1 of a 3 part series) course provides proven tools and techniques for successfully using Microsoft Project to assist with managing projects. MS Project: Project Initiation and Planning (part 1 of a 3 part series) course provides proven tools and techniques for successfully using Microsoft Project to assist with managing projects.

Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for all levels of experience in using Microsoft Project, as well as all levels of experience in project management. In particular, this course is designed for persons who need to author Microsoft Project work schedules including Project Managers and Project Assistants, and for management personnel in charge of setting standards for baselining and tracking project data. Overview To gain an understanding of a proven mindset Microsoft Project users should possess each time they open and work Microsoft Project schedules. To gain an understanding of globally accepted project management principles. To be able to effectively apply Microsoft Project into the Execution phase of a normal project life cycle. To gain an understanding of Microsoft Project's baseline capabilities in preparation for analysis and reporting of project data. MS Project: Project Validation, Baseline, and Tracking using Microsoft Project course provides proven tools and techniques for successfully using Microsoft Project to assist with managing projects. MS Project: Project Validation, Baseline, and Tracking using Microsoft Project course provides proven tools and techniques for successfully using Microsoft Project to assist with managing projects.

All organisations today operate in an environment of constant and rapid change. Managing this change effectively is often achieved through a portfolio of formal projects. Many organisations today have qualified and experienced project management staff to run their projects. Some organisations today have dedicated functions, staff or processes to support their project management teams. The very largest organisations have in-house Enterprise Programme Offices, or project management specialists in corporate audit or risk functions; or organise 'Red Team Reviews' of a project by other staff with project management experience who are not participating in the reviewed project. But for many mid-size businesses and SMEs - and even some larger organisations - these resources are simply not available. For them, having access to external expertise to assure project management disciplines and to coach project managers can be a major contributor to project success. Such reviews can take place at project initiation; at major stage-gates (especially if significant capital is to be committed at the stage-gate); or at any other time if concerns arise concerning project quality, cost or timescales. And it is for those organisations that we offer the necessary expertise, on an ad hoc basis, in reviewing projects and coaching senior project management staff. A document review and workshop led by one of our consultants can help you assess whether: The strategic goals and priorities for the project are clear and being addressed Governance of the project within the business is defined and being effectively executed Project roles and responsibilities are clear and effective The credibility and robustness of the project plan can be enhanced Performance measures and reporting procedures are effective Critical risks are identified and being managed and contingencies are agreed The roles, responsibilities and capabilities of the key players in the project team are fit for purpose Budgets are realistic and costs being managed effectively Communication and change management activities are effectively planned and being executed At your discretion, you can capture the outcomes from the workshop for yourselves, in terms of identifying opportunities for improvement, or you can have our consultant write a report and make recommendations to you.

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for all project managers and project team leaders. Overview At course completion, students will be able to identify, analyze, respond to, and control project risks. This course focuses on improving the project manager?s risk management expertise, from initial planning through project closure. Participants will apply all course principles to a work-related case study taken directly from their work environment. Risk Management Overview Risk Management Benefit and Uses Project Risk Management Project Management Life Cycle Initiating Process Group Initiating Process Group Overview Develop Project Charter Identify Stakeholders Project Selection Criteria ROI Analysis ROI Methods Risk Complexity Index Project Selection Planning Process Group Planning Process Group Overview Scope Risks Schedule Risks Resource Risks Plan Risk Management Identify Risks Delphi Technique Subject Matter Expert Input Brainstorming Fishbone Diagrams Process Analysis Five Whys Influence Diagrams Risk Breakdown Structure (RBS) Risk Register Perform Qualitative Risk Analysis Probability and Impact Assessment Probability and Impact Chart Perform Quantitative Risk Analysis Three point estimates PERT Triangular Distributions Outlier Considerations Geometric Mean Normal Distributions Methods Tornado Diagrams Expected Monetary Value (EMV) Monte Carlo Plan Risk Responses Risk Response Strategies Overall Project Risk Checklists Executing, Monitoring and Controlling Process Groups Executing Process Group Overview Monitoring and Controlling Process Group Overview Control Risks Project Monitoring Longer Projects Closing Process Group Closing Process Group Overview Close Project or Phase Risk Activities During Closing Process Group Post-Project Risk Assessment

This programme concentrates on the core planning skills needed to develop sound practical project plans in a team environment. This enables the plan to be modified should requirements change or difficulties arise. The programme also gives participants the confidence to practise those skills and apply them in the work environment and deliver their projects more successfully in the future. Participants learn fundamental project management concepts and terminology, demystifying the project management process, and, in particular, how to: Break a project down into manageable sections and ensure nothing is left out Understand and apply estimating techniques to develop realistic estimates Sequence work effectively and carry out critical path analysis to determine project duration and which tasks to pay closest attention to Manage project risk effectively to protect project value Monitor, control and re-plan the project to best keep it on track Close out the project and ensure the project comes to an orderly end 1 Introduction Self-introductions and personal objectives Course objectives Sharing of project issues 2 Project management concepts Characteristics of a project and what should be kept as operational responsibilities Understanding the triple and quadruple constraints - and their limitations Prioritising requirements through the MOSCOW technique Product v project life cycle Key project roles and responsibilities - the importance of sponsorship and clarity of roles 3 Starting a project, and the importance of the terms of reference / project brief Avoiding the pressure to 'just do it'! The importance and benefits of planning The best time to learn! Initial project documentation - the BOSCARDI approach 4 Breaking the work down Understanding alternative breakdown structures such as the product breakdown structure and work breakdown structure Guidelines for creating a work breakdown structure to ensure the full work scope is identified 5 Estimating Alternative estimating techniques and associated confidence levels Further considerations - loss and resource factors 6 Organising the work Use of network diagrams to develop a clear sequence of work Critical path analysis and calculating the project duration and task float - and usage 7 The management of project risk Understanding the nature of project risk The risk analysis and risk management processes How to best manage threats and opportunities Running a risk workshop Using the risk register 8 Scheduling the work The importance of the Gantt chart and understanding its limitations The Gantt chart layout and using alternative views such as the tracking Gantt Using alternative dependencies 9 Resource issues Assigning resources and resolving resource overloads Crashing and fast-tracking your project and potential issues to look out for 10 Controlling the project The control cycle and alternative feedback mechanisms Alternative progress reporting Assessing the impact The importance of re-planning The benefits of control Change control - the importance of impact analysis The steps of change control and the use of the issue register 11 Closing the project The project closure checklist Reviewing the project - things to avoid Developing meaningful lessons and ensuring they are applied effectively The post-project review - its importance to the organisation

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Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for Scrum Masters (coaches), Product Owners (customers), and team members. Overview Please refer to Overview Many organizations are incorporating different project management methodologies into their skill base. This course is designed for individuals who need to get started with agile concepts and practice. Basic planning is covered along with the various roles and responsibilities of customers and developers / practitioners. Learn about epics, stories, sprints, feature prioritization and value-driven delivery. Course IntroductionCore Agile Concepts Origins of Agile Project Management Traditional Project Management Methodologies Agile Project Management Methodologies Generalizations: Agile and Traditional Project Management Comparisons The Agile Manifesto Manifesto Contributors Manifesto Values Manifesto Principles Agile Planning and Sprint Overview Agile Planning Overview Develop Epics Create Stories Verification/Validation Wireframes and Storyboards Functionality Based on User Roles Story Maps Estimating Effort: Story Points and Ideal Days Prioritizing Stories Methods for Prioritizing Stories Create Product Backlog Create Product Roadmap Conduct Release Planning Determining Iteration/Sprint Length Conduct Date-Driven Release Planning Conduct Feature-Driven Release Planning Sizing Stories Agile Role, Responsibilities and Team Space Agile Teams and Team Space Overview Scrum Master/Servant Leader/Coach (XP) Product Owner/Customer (XP) Team Members/Developers (XP) Team Space Physical Space Recommendations Next Steps

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for project leaders, scrum masters, coaches, product owners, and team members who intend on taking the PMI-ACP© exam. This course provides participants with a foundation of the PMI-ACP© exam. Participants will be introduced to PMI Agile concepts and practices with banks of sample questions. PMI-ACP© Exam Preperation PMI-ACP© Exam Particulars Overview PMI-ACP© Exam Particulars PMI-ACP© Candidate Requirements PMI-ACP© Candidate Fees PMI-ACP© Exam Application Process Core Agile Concepts Core Agile Concepts Overview Traditional Project Management Methodologies Drawbacks of Waterfall Methodologies Agile Approach Empirical Process Control Agile and Traditional Project Management Choice of Methodologies/Frameworks The Agile Manifesto The Agile Manifesto Overview Manifesto Contributors Manifesto Values Manifesto Principles Common Agile Methodology Elements Common Agile Methodology Elements Overview Project (Product; Release) Initiation Agile Planning Iteration Planning and Executing Project Initiation Project Initiation Overview Determine Project Justifications and Metrics Provide Value-Driven Delivery Write Project Vision Statement Create Project Charter Identify Stakeholders and Leader/Coach Form Project Team Agile Teams and Team Space Agile Teams and Team Space Overview Scrum Master/Coach Product Owner/Customer Team Members/Developers (XP) Trackers and Testers Other Roles Team Space Physical Space Recommendations Agile Planning Agile Planning Overview Develop Epics and Stories Create Stories Non-Customer Facing Stories Personas and Extreme Personas Story Maps Estimating Stories Prioritizing Stories Create Product Backlog Create Product Roadmap Conduct Release Planning Create Parking Lot Iterations/Sprints Iterations/Sprints Overview Velocity Determination Iteration Planning Meeting Iteration Planning Guidelines Development Testing Daily Standup Meetings Progress Tracking Velocity Tracking Interpersonal Aspects of Agile Interpersonal Aspects of Agile Overview Methodologies and Uncertainty Coach/Scrum Master Team Motivation Soft Skills Emotional Intelligence Collaboration Negotiations Active listening Conflict Resolution Speed Leas? Model of Group Conflict Conducting Retrospectives Mindsets of Agile Coaches Leadership Stages Key Coaching Responsibilities Agile Methodologies Agile Methodologies Overview XP and Scrum Terms XP Terms and Concepts XP Primary Practices XP Corollary Practices Scrum Lean Software Development Seven Principles of Lean Seven Types of Muda Responsibilities Core Beliefs of Lean-Agile Software Development Other Principles of Lean-Agile Software Development Value Stream Mapping Lean-Agile Software Development Portfolio Management Additional course details: Nexus Humans PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) Exam Preparation training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) Exam Preparation course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.