Recovering Troubled Projects: On-Demand Despite our best intentions, many of the projects that organizations undertake either don't achieve their intended business results or end in complete failure. Most seasoned project managers have had their share of experiences with difficult or troubled projects and unless they are careful, they will encounter more. This workshop does not focus on 'failed' projects but rather on those projects which without appropriate intervention would be headed for failure. Failed projects are those beyond help and which should be terminated. Here we focus on projects that are salvageable. It is an exercise-driven, no-nonsense, professional practice-focused workshop positioning the participant to immediately apply the tools and lessons learned in the classroom. The workshop employs the use of both illustrative and practical/working case studies. Illustrative case studies will examine insights from real-world troubled projects. Participants will be asked to bring descriptions of their own examples of troubled projects on which they're currently working or on which they have worked in the past. A number of these will be used as the basis for the practical/working case studies. The approach builds on and complements the disciplines addressed in Project Management Institute's PMBOK® Guide and also addresses issues that arise when managing projects in a complex environment. What You Will Learn You will learn to: Recognize the value of a structured project recovery process Explain the reasons most projects fail Analyze the causes of a project's troubles Construct a negotiation process to use with key stakeholders Apply an effective strategy to planning the recovery effort Manage, evaluate, and adjust the ongoing recovery effort Foundation Concepts Recognizing a troubled project Defining the project recovery process The Reasons Projects Fail Putting failure in perspective Reviewing management issues Analyzing planning issues Exploring complexity issues Assess the Project Stabilizing the project Determining preliminary Go / No-Go Conducting a detailed recovery assessment Negotiate the Recovery Reviewing the basics of negotiation Setting reasonable expectations Obtaining appropriate PM authority Securing key stakeholder support Plan the Recovery Planning for recoveries Rebuilding the project team Reshaping the project plan Managing parallel activities Planning for change management Implement and Adjust the Project Implementing project recoveries Facilitating change Enabling continuous learning Fostering the project team Sustaining stakeholder engagement
Project Contract Management Skills Contracts are a critical part of most large or strategic projects/programs. As such, it is imperative that Project and Program Managers be well versed on basic implications of a contract as well as best practices in contract management. While not as critical a need, anyone involved in projects that involve external relationships should have a healthy appreciation for the power of good contract management. The overall goal of the course is to provide knowledge to manage complex contracts in a global environment. What You Will Learn After this program, you will be able to: Explain overall project procurement process from a buyer and seller perspective Recognize the importance of key contractual terms and how they affect projects Evaluate and contribute to the pre-contract documents and processes Identify and mitigate common pitfalls throughout the procurement process Utilize techniques to administer contracts Getting Started Introductions Course structure Course goals and objectives Foundation Concepts The Importance of Contract Management Terms and Definitions Contract Management Process Legal Systems Codes of Conduct Planning Business Analysis Procurement Management Plan Procurement Statement of Work (SOW) Common Pitfalls Solicit Contract Market Analysis Bid documents Sellers' Proposals Pitfalls Execute Contract Evaluate and Award Contract Negotiate Contract Execute Contract Common Pitfalls Deliver the Contract Preparing to Deliver Project Plan Risk Management Common Pitfalls Administer Contract Enabling Contract Management Contract Performance Monitoring and Control Change Management Financial Management / Payment Dispute Management & Resolution Contract Completion and Closure
This comprehensive online course offers in-depth insights into the world of crowdfunding. From understanding different types of crowdfunding to creating an effective pitch and achieving success, participants will gain the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the crowdfunding landscape. The course also covers specific areas like equity crowdfunding and real estate crowdfunding. Learning Outcomes:Gain a clear understanding of crowdfunding and its significance.Explore the various types of crowdfunding models.Identify suitable crowdfunding platforms for your project.Learn how to prepare for a successful crowdfunding campaign.Develop strategies to launch and promote your crowdfunding project.Create an impactful pitch that resonates with potential backers.Understand post-launch strategies and project management.Explore specialized forms of crowdfunding like equity and real estate. Why buy this Online Crowdfunding Training?Unlimited access to the course for foreverDigital Certificate, Transcript, student ID all included in the priceAbsolutely no hidden feesDirectly receive CPD accredited qualifications after course completionReceive one to one assistance on every weekday from professionalsImmediately receive the PDF certificate after passingReceive the original copies of your certificate and transcript on the next working dayEasily learn the skills and knowledge from the comfort of your home CertificationAfter studying the course materials of the Online Crowdfunding Training there will be a written assignment test which you can take either during or at the end of the course. After successfully passing the test you will be able to claim the pdf certificate for £5.99. Original Hard Copy certificates need to be ordered at an additional cost of £9.60. Who is this course for?This Online Crowdfunding Training course is ideal forEntrepreneurs and startup founders looking for funding alternatives.Non-profit organizations and individuals seeking funds for social causes.Creative professionals aiming to finance their artistic projects.Business professionals interested in understanding crowdfunding trends. PrerequisitesThis Online Crowdfunding Training does not require you to have any prior qualifications or experience. You can just enrol and start learning.This Online Crowdfunding Training was made by professionals and it is compatible with all PC's, Mac's, tablets and smartphones. You will be able to access the course from anywhere at any time as long as you have a good enough internet connection. Career pathCrowdfunding Manager - Average Salary: £25,000 - £35,000 per year.Digital Marketing Specialist - Average Salary: £28,000 - £40,000 per year.Fundraising Coordinator - Average Salary: £24,000 - £32,000 per year.Project Manager (Crowdfunding Projects) - Average Salary: £30,000 - £45,000 per year.Entrepreneurial Advisor - Average Salary: £35,000 - £50,000 per year. Course Curriculum Online Crowdfunding Training Module 1: Introduction to Crowdfunding 00:15:00 Module 2: Why Crowdfunding 00:15:00 Module 3: Different Types of Crowdfunding 00:28:00 Module 4: Crowdfunding Platforms 00:15:00 Module 5: Preparing for Your Crowdfunding Adventure 00:12:00 Module 6: Getting Your Crowdfunding Project Off of the Ground 00:20:00 Module 7: Creating an Effective Pitch 00:45:00 Module 8: After Launch, What Now? 00:15:00 Module 9: Equity Crowdfunding 00:24:00 Module 10: Real Estate Crowdfunding 00:20:00 Module 11: How to Achieve Crowdfunding Success 00:08:00 Assignment Assignment - Online Crowdfunding Training 00:00:00
This one-day course introduces the field of user experience and provides an excellent entry point to our other specialised training courses. UX processes and practices have become a central component of product design, service design and web design.
This one-day course introduces the field of user experience and provides an excellent entry point to our other specialised training courses. UX processes and practices have become a central component of product design, service design and web design.
The Site Management Safety Training Scheme, or the SMSTS course, is a 5 day course provided by our tutors to over a thousand people every year. This course is ideal for those in any role of responsibility within the construction industry, or for anyone looking to become a site manager in the future. The Site Management Safety Training Scheme is strongly regarded as one of the best available and provides you with a thorough health and safety training background within the current legal guidelines. Construction site managers and supervisors have a legal duty to ensure the health and safety of their fellow workers and the public. Not only are there laws and regulations to adhere to, there is a moral duty to do all that is possible to prevent accidents and injuries onsite. Therefore proper training is a necessity and a requirement. Attending SMSTS courses can show you comply with the laws and prepare you to manage a safe site at all times. SMSTS Course Breakdown When studying SMSTS courses you will be taught how to work and manage following the regulations stipulated by the Health and Safety at Work Act. Some of the areas which are covered during the five day SMSTS training course include: SITE SET UP RISK ASSESSMENTS METHOD STATEMENTS SCAFFOLDING EXCAVATIONS SCAFFOLDING DEMOLITION CONFINED SPACES You will be required to attend all five days of the course in order to be awarded the Site Management Safety Training Scheme qualification. During 5-day SMSTS courses delegates will need to show understanding of the main elements and pass the core exercises. At the end of the training you will be required to sit a final examination, passing the exam will mean you qualify for the SMSTS certificate which is then valid for five years. Staying In Date After the five years it is necessary to return for a two day SMSTS Refresher course to make sure you are still up to date with the latest health and safety regulations. By passing and maintaining your Site Management Safety Training Scheme training you are able to prove that you are complying with the demands and laws regarding construction health and safety. 5 day SMSTS courses are considered to be an indication of the competence of a Site Manger according to the Approved Code of Practice for the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM). The training is also ideal for Site Managers as well as: PROPRIETORS OF CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES PROJECT MANAGERS SITE SUPERVISORS It must be stressed to all course attendees the need to attend ALL sessions since without full attendance the examining body will not award the CITB SMSTS training Qualification – Construction Site Managers Safety Certificate.
Microsoft Project Blue Belt® 2016: In-House Training This course introduces Project Server 2016 features that expedite scheduling projects and simplify managing tasks within an enterprise environment. Learn different aspects of Project Server and their benefits to varying roles in the enterprise, and gain hands-on experience and insights on best practices from SMEs around the world. This course introduces Project Server 2016 features that expedite scheduling projects and simplify managing tasks within an enterprise environment. Learn different aspects of Project Server and their benefits to varying roles in the enterprise, and gain hands-on experience and insights on best practices from SMEs around the world. Users in Project online will get the same benefits of this program. What you Will Learn You'll learn how to: Describe the Enterprise Project Management (EPM) environment Apply the basic project management principles of, initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing your project schedules Discuss new features Explain PWA views project sites Meet deadlines and budget restrictions Keep the workloads of your resources within their available limits Explain tracking methods and manage task assignments Update the schedule Differentiate between updating tasks and timesheets Use standard reports, custom views, and visual reports for your projects Recognize the potential of the Business Intelligence features Getting Started with Microsoft® Project Server 2016 Describing the EPM context Discovering Project Web App Differentiating the users of PWA Working with Project Professional and PWA Initiating Projects New projects with Project Professional, SharePoint lists, Enterprise Projects Importing schedules and managing project owner and permissions Customize the ribbon with enterprise commands Planning Projects - Scope and Schedule Management Scheduling in PWA Using the Deliverables feature Developing components of the risk management plan and issues tracking Linking planning documents Planning Projects - Staffing Management Plan Building a project team Managing resource availability Reviewing the assignment cycle Managing resource engagements Resolving resource overallocation Executing, Monitoring and Controlling Baselines Working with timesheets Reporting administrative time Tracking methods (% work, actual work, single entry mode) Assignment progress and updates in PWA Task progress and updates in Project Professional and PWA Monitor and Control Projects - Measuring Performance and Reporting Progress Reviewing performance metrics and progress reports Using the preloaded reports at the Business Intelligence Center Considerations for defining custom reports Closing Projects Reviewing the closing processes and closing tasks to updates Supporting the closing process
Microsoft Project Blue Belt® 2016 This course introduces Project Server 2016 features that expedite scheduling projects and simplify managing tasks within an enterprise environment. Learn different aspects of Project Server and their benefits to varying roles in the enterprise, and gain hands-on experience and insights on best practices from SMEs around the world. This course introduces Project Server 2016 features that expedite scheduling projects and simplify managing tasks within an enterprise environment. Learn different aspects of Project Server and their benefits to varying roles in the enterprise, and gain hands-on experience and insights on best practices from SMEs around the world. Users in Project online will get the same benefits of this program. What you Will Learn You'll learn how to: Describe the Enterprise Project Management (EPM) environment Apply the basic project management principles of, initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing your project schedules Discuss new features Explain PWA views project sites Meet deadlines and budget restrictions Keep the workloads of your resources within their available limits Explain tracking methods and manage task assignments Update the schedule Differentiate between updating tasks and timesheets Use standard reports, custom views, and visual reports for your projects Recognize the potential of the Business Intelligence features Getting Started with Microsoft® Project Server 2016 Describing the EPM context Discovering Project Web App Differentiating the users of PWA Working with Project Professional and PWA Initiating Projects New projects with Project Professional, SharePoint lists, Enterprise Projects Importing schedules and managing project owner and permissions Customize the ribbon with enterprise commands Planning Projects - Scope and Schedule Management Scheduling in PWA Using the Deliverables feature Developing components of the risk management plan and issues tracking Linking planning documents Planning Projects - Staffing Management Plan Building a project team Managing resource availability Reviewing the assignment cycle Managing resource engagements Resolving resource overallocation Executing, Monitoring and Controlling Baselines Working with timesheets Reporting administrative time Tracking methods (% work, actual work, single entry mode) Assignment progress and updates in PWA Task progress and updates in Project Professional and PWA Monitor and Control Projects - Measuring Performance and Reporting Progress Reviewing performance metrics and progress reports Using the preloaded reports at the Business Intelligence Center Considerations for defining custom reports Closing Projects Reviewing the closing processes and closing tasks to updates Supporting the closing process
Microsoft Project Blue Belt® 2016: Virtual In-House Training This course introduces Project Server 2016 features that expedite scheduling projects and simplify managing tasks within an enterprise environment. Learn different aspects of Project Server and their benefits to varying roles in the enterprise, and gain hands-on experience and insights on best practices from SMEs around the world. This course introduces Project Server 2016 features that expedite scheduling projects and simplify managing tasks within an enterprise environment. Learn different aspects of Project Server and their benefits to varying roles in the enterprise, and gain hands-on experience and insights on best practices from SMEs around the world. Users in Project online will get the same benefits of this program. What you Will Learn You'll learn how to: Describe the Enterprise Project Management (EPM) environment Apply the basic project management principles of, initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing your project schedules Discuss new features Explain PWA views project sites Meet deadlines and budget restrictions Keep the workloads of your resources within their available limits Explain tracking methods and manage task assignments Update the schedule Differentiate between updating tasks and timesheets Use standard reports, custom views, and visual reports for your projects Recognize the potential of the Business Intelligence features Getting Started with Microsoft® Project Server 2016 Describing the EPM context Discovering Project Web App Differentiating the users of PWA Working with Project Professional and PWA Initiating Projects New projects with Project Professional, SharePoint lists, Enterprise Projects Importing schedules and managing project owner and permissions Customize the ribbon with enterprise commands Planning Projects - Scope and Schedule Management Scheduling in PWA Using the Deliverables feature Developing components of the risk management plan and issues tracking Linking planning documents Planning Projects - Staffing Management Plan Building a project team Managing resource availability Reviewing the assignment cycle Managing resource engagements Resolving resource overallocation Executing, Monitoring and Controlling Baselines Working with timesheets Reporting administrative time Tracking methods (% work, actual work, single entry mode) Assignment progress and updates in PWA Task progress and updates in Project Professional and PWA Monitor and Control Projects - Measuring Performance and Reporting Progress Reviewing performance metrics and progress reports Using the preloaded reports at the Business Intelligence Center Considerations for defining custom reports Closing Projects Reviewing the closing processes and closing tasks to updates Supporting the closing process
Project Estimating and Scheduling Establishing realistic estimates and goals for projects that support business objectives and meet client expectations is one of the most challenging aspects of project planning. Delivering those results within the agreed-upon time, cost, and quality constraints is also challenging. Attempting to meet impossible deadlines with limited budgets often leads to unplanned product shortfalls, causing long-term support and utilization problems. We have all anguished about this recurring problem, but without having the skills or knowledge to take action, we are unable to break the cycle! The goal of this course is for you to be able to support business objectives and meet client expectations by selecting the right planning approach for realistic and cost effective schedules, as well as project budgets. To achieve that, you will focus on gaining the necessary knowledge, skills, and techniques. What You Will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Use the work breakdown structure (WBS) as the basis for effective estimating of project resources Estimate effort and duration using a variety of techniques Develop preliminary schedules using the critical path method Apply a variety of optimization techniques to refine preliminary schedules Establish realistic schedule and cost baselines, with appropriate contingency reserves Explain how earned value management (EVM) contributes to control time and cost performance Foundation Concepts Project management basic definitions and concepts PES Key driver: competing constraints PES Process and success factors Project Definition and the WBS Project definition overview Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Decomposition: WBS development technique Resource Planning Resource planning overview Identifying resource requirements Identifying and filling resource gaps Applying resource planning tools Effort and Duration Estimating Estimating overview Estimating perspectives and approaches Estimating techniques Effort and duration estimating best practices Project Scheduling Overview of project scheduling Dependencies and the project network diagram Critical path method (CPM) Optimizing the schedule Budget, Risk, and Contingency Planning Overview of budget, risk, and contingency planning Estimating costs Determining the budget Project risk management processes Planning contingency reserves Project Baseline and Control Overview of project baseline Negotiating and the project baseline Earned value management (EVM) Project variances and actions Project control