Project Risk Management: On-Demand Have you been surprised by unplanned events during your projects? Are you and your project team frequently fighting fires? Well, you are not alone. Uncertainty exists in any project environment. While it's impossible to predict project outcomes with 100% certainty, you can influence the outcome, avoid potential risks, and be ready to respond to challenges that arise. In this course, you'll gain the proper knowledge needed to identify, assess, plan for, and monitor risk in your projects. You'll learn how to set up and implement risk management processes, helping you to minimize uncertainty and achieve more consistent, predictable outcomes as a result. What You Will Learn You'll learn how to: Demonstrate to others how the risk management processes in A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) apply to your project's environment, especially for high-risk projects Adapt these processes for a particular high-risk project team's operating principles Explain the importance of using risk management best practices at single and enterprise project levels Lead an initiative to implement risk management best practices in your project environment Foundation Concepts Risk-related definitions The risk management process High-risk projects and project failures Classical failures in implementing risk management Plan Risk Management Project risk management and governance Risk management planning for high-risk projects High-risk variations on a risk management plan Identify Risk Adapting the risk identification process for high-risk projects Recognizing risks spontaneously Confirming and structuring risk events for treatment Wrapping up risk identification for high-risk projects Perform Qualitative Risk Analysis Adapting qualitative risk analysis for high-risk projects Accelerating risk analysis Clearing risk action Wrapping up qualitative risk analysis for the next level Perform Quantitative Risk Analysis Adapting quantitative risk analysis for high-risk projects Ensuring effective risk analyses with data quality assessments Building a foundation for quantitative risk analysis Using discrete quantitative tools Using continuous quantitative tools Wrapping up quantitative risk analysis for high-risk projects Plan Risk Responses Adapting risk response planning for high-risk projects Optimizing active risk response strategies Leveraging contingencies for high project performance Wrapping up risk response planning for high-risk projects Implement Risk Responses Implementing Risk Responses Process Executing Risk Response Plans Tools and Techniques Best Practices Continuous Risk Management Monitor Risks Adapting risk monitoring for high-risk projects Optimizing risk plan maintenance Weaving risk reassessment into the project's progress Maintaining a continuous 'vigil' in high-risk project environments
PgMP® Exam Prep: In-House Training This course is designed and developed by PgMP® certified consultants and instructors. Its aim is to prepare professionals who are familiar with the principles of program management for the Program Management Professional (PgMP)® Examination. The course is based on PMI's The Standard for Program Management, A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide), and PMI's Program Management Professional (PgMP)® Examination Content Outline (current versions). Through this learning experience, you will explore: Program management from a PMI standard perspective, including the interdependencies between the five performance domains, the three program phases, and the ten supporting activities in this new and improved program management standard The difference between the five performance domains in the new program management standard and the five practice domains in the examination content outline The role and competencies of the program manager The difference between project managers and program managers - and their relationship in a program environment The difference between program managers and portfolio managers - and their relationship in a program environment How program managers align and manage benefits The best ways to engage and involve program stakeholder groups How to establish governance across the program life cycle What You Will Learn At the end of this course, you will be able to: Differentiate between the practice domains in the PMI PgMP® Examination Content Outline and the performance domains in The Standard for Program Management - Fourth Edition Name and describe the three phases in the program management life-cycle phases Describe the mapping of the life-cycle phases with the supporting program activities Identify the key outputs of the supporting program activities Articulate the interrelationships between the program management supporting processes and the mapping of processes to Knowledge Areas and Process Groups in the PMBOK® Guide - Sixth Edition Apply program management knowledge to answer foundation and scenario-based questions Summarize the process and eligibility criteria for earning the PgMP® credential Getting Started Introductions Course structure Course goals and objectives Foundation Concepts Programs, projects, and portfolio definitions differences, and how they relate The definition of a component and how it relates to a program Representative program management life cycle Role of the program manager and the program office The difference between the program management practice and performance domains Program Register and Knowledge Asset Management Program registers, and how they are used to manage knowledge assets Knowledge asset management, beginning with the data, information, knowledge, and wisdom (DIKW) Model Knowledge assets and relationship to the performance domains The program manager as a knowledge asset manager Types of Programs Perspectives on programs to establish the 'right' perspective Categories of programs based on the program standard Scenario-based questions Program and Organization Strategy Alignment An overview of the Program Strategy Alignment performance domain Exploration of the elements of strategic alignment, i.e., the business case, program charter, and program roadmap Exploration of organization maturity and strategic alignment Scenario-based questions that reference both the Program Strategy Alignment performance domain and the Strategic Program Management practice domain Program Benefits An overview of the Program Benefits Management performance domain Exploration of each benefits management interaction with the representative program management life cycle: Benefits IdentificationBenefits Analysis and PlanningBenefits DeliveryBenefits TransitionBenefits SustainmentScenario-based questions that reference both the Program BenefitsManagement performance domain and the Benefits Management practice domain Program Stakeholder Engagement An overview of the Program Stakeholder Engagement performance domain Exploration of each stakeholder engagement performance domain activity: Program Stakeholder IdentificationProgram Stakeholder AnalysisProgram Stakeholder Engagement PlanningProgram Stakeholder EngagementProgram Stakeholder CommunicationsScenario-based questions that reference both the Program StakeholderEngagement performance domain and the Stakeholder Management practice domain Program Governance An overview of the Program Governance performance domain Exploration of each program governance performance domain activity: Program governance practicesProgram governance roles and responsibilitiesProgram governance design and implementationGovernance relationship within programsScenario-based questions that reference both the Program Governance performance domain and the Governance practice domain Program Life Cycle Management An overview of the Program Life Cycle Management performance domain Exploration of the three phases in the representative program life cycle: Program DefinitionProgram DeliveryProgram ClosureExploration of the interaction between program activities and integration managementScenario-based questions that reference both the Program Life CycleManagement performance domain and the Program Life Cycle practice domain Program Management Supporting Activities - Part 1 An overview of the program management supporting activities Exploration of 5 of 10 supporting activities: Program change managementProgram communications managementProgram financial managementProgram information managementProgram procurement managementScenario-based question(s) presented after each supporting activity Program Management Supporting Activities - Part 2 Exploration of the remaining 6 of 10 supporting activities: Program quality managementProgram resource managementProgram risk managementProgram schedule managementProgram scope managementScenario-based question(s) presented after each supporting activity Program Management Professional (PgMP®) Examination Application process and timeline General and special eligibility criteria International Institute's Online Learning Tool - access to sample examination questions Program Management Professional (PgMP®) Examination breakdown of domains and subdomains Terms and conditions of the exam PgMP® Professional Code of Conduct
Project Management Practitioner Program - Project Schedule Management: On-Demand This on-demand course is part of the Project Management Practitioner Program that has been designed to provide a general view of the theoretical concepts of traditional project management from a practical perspective presented by LeRoy Ward. The Project Schedule Management processes add the element of how time will be managed to the project management plan and describes how the schedule will be developed, maintained, and controlled. This individual module shows how the Project Schedule Management includes the processes required to manage the timely completion of the project., as described by PMBOK® Guide - Sixth Edition. What You Will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Describe the schedule management processes. Recognize the relationship between the Create WBS and Define Activities processes. Explain how to sequence activities using the Precedence Diagramming Method. Identify and explain the tools and techniques associated with estimating activity durations. Learn what is required to develop, baseline and control a schedule. Review Project Schedule Management Knowledge Area Plan Schedule Management Define Activities Sequence Activities Estimate Activity Durations Develop Schedule Control Schedule
Project Management Practitioner Program - Project Procurement Management: On-Demand Procurement management is a process that lends itself to business efficiency. If managed correctly, procurement management provides a structure that is flexible enough to suit the needs of individual business units and uses sound judgment and constant monitoring to be sure that product and service delivery is not left to chance. This individual module shows how the Project Procurement Management includes the processes necessary to purchase or acquire products, services, or results needed from outside the project team, as described by PMBOK® Guide - Sixth Edition. What You Will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Describe the procurement planning process Identify common contract types, their characteristics, and appropriate use Identify and explain strategies used to request and review seller proposals Recognize key aspects of contract administration and closure Review Project Procurement Management Knowledge Area Plan Procurement Management Conduct Procurements Control Procurements
Project Management Practitioner Program - Project Procurement Management: On-Demand Procurement management is a process that lends itself to business efficiency. If managed correctly, procurement management provides a structure that is flexible enough to suit the needs of individual business units and uses sound judgment and constant monitoring to be sure that product and service delivery is not left to chance. This individual module shows how the Project Procurement Management includes the processes necessary to purchase or acquire products, services, or results needed from outside the project team, as described by PMBOK® Guide - Sixth Edition. What You Will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Describe the procurement planning process Identify common contract types, their characteristics, and appropriate use Identify and explain strategies used to request and review seller proposals Recognize key aspects of contract administration and closure Review Project Procurement Management Knowledge Area Plan Procurement Management Conduct Procurements Control Procurements
Project Management Practitioner Program - Project Scope Management: On-Demand This on-demand course is part of the Project Management Practitioner Program that has been designed to provide a general view of the theoretical concepts of traditional project management from a practical perspective presented by LeRoy Ward. The scope management provides guidance and direction on how scope will be plan, managed and control throughout the project. One of its deliverables, the project management plan is a very important component of project management, and it helps us collect requirements and to create the WBS. This individual module shows how the Project Scope Management includes the processes required to ensure that the project includes all the work required to complete the project successfully, as described by PMBOK® Guide - Sixth Edition. What You Will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Identify the processes, activities, and documentation items for scope management. Describe the elements and deliverables of scope management. Review Project Scope Management Knowledge Area Plan Scope Management Collect Requirements Define Scope Create WBS Validate Scope Control Scope
Project Management Practitioner Program - Project Resources Management: On-Demand This on-demand course is part of the Project Management Practitioner Program that has been designed to provide a general view of the theoretical concepts of traditional project management from a practical perspective presented by LeRoy Ward. Project managers need to address the transient relationships that develop when stakeholders move in and out of projects. Project managers must also be knowledgeable of their organization's human resource practices and apply them as appropriate within the project. This individual module shows how the Project Resources Management includes the processes to identify, acquire, and manage the resources needed for the successful completion of the project, as described by PMBOK® Guide - Sixth Edition. What You Will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Describe the 6 process groups in Project Resource Management Describe the key concepts of resource planning Compare and contrast relevant organizational theories and structures Review Project Resource Management Knowledge Area Plan Resource Management Estimate Activity Resources Acquire Resources Develop Team Manage Team Control Resources
Project Management Practitioner Program - Project Resources Management: On-Demand This on-demand course is part of the Project Management Practitioner Program that has been designed to provide a general view of the theoretical concepts of traditional project management from a practical perspective presented by LeRoy Ward. Project managers need to address the transient relationships that develop when stakeholders move in and out of projects. Project managers must also be knowledgeable of their organization's human resource practices and apply them as appropriate within the project. This individual module shows how the Project Resources Management includes the processes to identify, acquire, and manage the resources needed for the successful completion of the project, as described by PMBOK® Guide - Sixth Edition. What You Will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Describe the 6 process groups in Project Resource Management Describe the key concepts of resource planning Compare and contrast relevant organizational theories and structures Review Project Resource Management Knowledge Area Plan Resource Management Estimate Activity Resources Acquire Resources Develop Team Manage Team Control Resources
Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for all project managers and project team leaders. This class is intended for PMP?s looking to earn PDU's, or for Project Managers looking to learn more about Project Team Leadership techniques. Project success depends on choosing, motivating, and leading the project team. This course focuses on improving the project manager?s human resource 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. At course completion, students will be able to develop a human resource plan, acquire optimal team members, develop and motivate team members, and manage team members to accomplish project goals. NOTE: This course will earn you 14 PDUs. 1 - Project Teams Overview Project Human Resource Management Project Human Resources Management Processes Case Study Selection 2 - Develop Human Resource Plan Plan Human Resource Management Roles and Responsibilities Project Organizational Chart Staffing Management Plan Resource Histogram 3 - Acquire Project Team Acquire Project Team Overview Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis Acquire Contract Resources Optimize Virtual Teams Best Practices Social Identity Theory Virtual Teams and Social Identity Theory Team Building Activities for Virtual Teams Cultural Diversity Individualism and Communitarianism Perspectives of Time and Space Fate and Personal Responsibility Face and Saving Face Body Language Create Resource Calendars 4 - Develop Project Team Develop Project Team Overview Ground Rules Form, Storm, Norm, Perform, Adjourn Team Building Team Building ? Personality Profiles Collaborative, Delphi, Majority and Plurality Decision Making Recognition and Rewards Expectancy Theory Maslow?s Hierarchy Of Needs Operant Conditioning Team Performance Assessment 5 - Manage Project Team Manage Project Team Overview Performance Problems Challenging Stakeholders Stress Management Conflict Management and Resolution Views of Conflict Sources of Project Management Conflict Conflict Resolution Survey Conflict Resolution Techniques Additional course details: Nexus Humans Project Team Leadership 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 Project Team Leadership 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.
Project Management Practitioner Program - Project Communications Management: On-Demand According to Dr. Kerzner, up to 90 percent of a project manager's time will be spent in some type of formal or informal communications, such as providing direction, attending to meetings, or public relations among many others, therefore communication plays a key role in our lives. This individual module shows how the Project Communications Management includes the processes required to ensure timely and appropriate planning, collection, creation, distribution, storage, retrieval, management , control, monitoring, and the ultimate disposition of project information, as described by PMBOK® Guide - Sixth Edition. What You Will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Discuss key elements of a communications management plan Identify the tools and techniques used for information management Explain and utilize common formats for performance reporting Review Project Communications Management Knowledge Area Plan Communications Management Manage Communications Monitor Communications