196 Project Risk Management courses

This course is designed to enable learners to increase their understanding of risk assessment and risk management in Health and Social Care settings.

Work Breakdown Structures It's amazing how often project managers begin the project planning process by making an outlined list of every task they believe will be required to complete a project and then proclaim they have created the work breakdown structure (WBS) for the project. The result is a list of hundreds, or even thousands of tasks, many of them having durations of a few days or a few hours. Essentially, what they have done is create a 'to do' list, which they then use as a 'checklist' to measure progress. This approach leads to, and even encourages, micromanagement of the resources working on the project without consideration of more critical aspects of project management such as: requirements management, risk management, procurement management, estimating, scheduling, executing, and controlling. Further, it makes it impossible to see the big picture, at levels of detail, in keeping with the needs of sponsors, clients, project and functional managers, team leaders, and project performers. Join us for this exciting program and learn how to use the WBS to make better-informed business decisions. What You Will Learn You will learn how to: Describe the need for a project WBS Describe the WBS role in the project Gain practical experience in the development, decomposition, and use of the WBS Determine the appropriate level of detail in the WBS. Explain how the WBS integrates with project requirements, risk, procurement, estimating, scheduling, and overall project execution. Provide the basic tools to enhance efficient re-use of key information in your future projects Foundation Concepts Key definitions History of the WBS Importance of the WBS Overall structure Terminology Other breakdown structures WBS tools WBS & Scope Project scope management processes Specification of the project objectives WBS design based on project deliverable WBS decomposition process and 'The 100% rule' Work Packages and Control Accounts WBS & Risk Risk management planning and WBS Risk identification to enhance the WBS Risk analysis and the WBS Risk responses and updating the WBS Implementing risk response and Monitoring risks and the WBS WBS & Estimating Use of WBS in the estimating process Components and work packages Sizing and algorithmic estimates WBS & Scheduling Component Scheduling - High-Level Milestones WBS activity decomposition WBS elements dependencies Work Package Level Schedules Responsibility assignment matrix WBS & Execution and Control Earned Value Management and tracking of work performance Progress reports, forecasts, and corrective and preventive actions used to manage work performance Necessary information to close out a project

Managing Project Scope Although scope is just one part of a project's competing constraints, it has a direct bearing on your project's cost and schedule outcomes. In this course, you will explore and practice straightforward, specific tools and techniques required to effectively manage scope at each phase of the project life cycle. You will also discover common pitfalls and best practices that can significantly hinder or foster the probability of project success. Although scope is just one part of a project's competing constraints, it has a direct bearing on your project's cost and schedule outcomes. So effectively managing project scope is critical, requiring constant vigilance and discipline throughout the entire project life cycle. This especially includes the avoidance of scope creep, a major challenge to deliver successful projects. In this course, you will explore and practice straightforward, specific tools and techniques required to effectively manage scope at each phase of the project life cycle. You will also discover common pitfalls and best practices that can significantly hinder or foster the probability of project success. What you Will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Recognize the relationships among project management deliverables, scope management, stakeholders, and project success Explain the spectrum of interactive processes and documentation impacting scope during the project life cycle Generate an inventory of common pitfalls and best practices during scope management phases Create and develop realistic deliverables reflecting critical phases of scope management, based on a real-world case study Foundation Concepts What is project scope? Project scope management Progressive elaboration and project life cycle Stakeholder management and communication Progressive Elaboration of Scope Progressive elaboration and SDLC example Elaboration process before project initiation Elaboration process after project initiation Developing the WBS, requirements document, & PSOW Monitoring and Controlling Scope Why project control? Project control process & the PM role Control scope Validate scope Project Closeout Project closure overview Close project or phase & scope management Evaluation and lessons learned

Vendor Relationship Management: On-Demand A successful project is dependent upon the contribution of vendors. After the selection and procurement of a vendor has occurred, the project manager assumes the responsibility for managing the vendor relationship. Managing vendor performance and the vendor relationship can make or break a project. Through case scenarios and an interactive workshop approach, this program deals with the challenging task of delivering a successful project involving significant vendor contributions. What You Will Learn You'll learn how to: Determine stakeholder interests, impact on the project, and requirements Explain the process of planning for and preparing a contract Describe best practices for managing the quality of products and services Identify key techniques for managing vendor relationships Take proactive steps to ensure good working relationships with third parties Emphasize quality in the work performed by external resources Engage in requirements gathering and management Understand Agreements, Statements of Work, Letters of Intent and Contracts Develop an effective contract change control process Discuss the steps for closing a contract Getting Started Introductions Course structure Course goals and objectives Stakeholder Relationships Identifying stakeholders Planning stakeholder management Managing stakeholder engagement Controlling stakeholder engagement Event: Worksheet: What Are Your Issues with Stakeholders? Understanding the Procurement Process Planning procurement management Conducting procurements Controlling procurements Closing procurements Event - Discuss the project's outsourced scope and qualities of an ideal vendor and customize a set of criteria for this project including descriptions and weightings Requirements Gathering and Management Requirements gathering Requirements management Managing relationships Contract change control Change management Event - Small Group Activity: Identifying Gaps in the Requirements Process Agreements, Statements of Work, Letters of Intent and Contracts Contract controls Agreements Contracts Negotiations Closing the contract Contract termination Procurement Audits and Lessons Learned Event - Class Activity: Win-Win Negotiating Summary and Next Steps What did we learn, and how can we implement this in our work environments?

Practicing Project Cost Management: On-Demand The goal of this course is to provide practical tools, techniques and application advice which will enable participants to more effectively plan, budget and control project costs. To reach this goal, we provide structured learning re-enforcement. What You Will Learn You'll learn how to: Determine an appropriate approach to effective cost management on specific projects Critique and optimize a WBS for the purpose of effective project cost management Analyze resource and schedule information for allocation into appropriate cost-estimating categories Select and implement the most appropriate estimating techniques for a specific project's activities Develop an effective project budget that supports optimal cost performance Establish a cost performance baseline and react appropriately to variances outside tolerance levels Getting Started Building a Foundation for Cost Management Defining Project Scope - Focus on the WBS Planning Resources & Time - Schedule as Key Input Estimating Costs Budgeting the Project Baselining and Controlling Cost Summary & Next Steps

Project Management Practitioner Program - Project Cost Management: On-Demand Project cost management is primarily concerned with the resources needed to complete the schedule activities. This individual module shows how the Project Cost Management includes the processes involved in planning, estimating, budgeting, financing, funding, managing, and controlling costs so the project can be completed within the approved budget, as described by PMBOK® Guide - Sixth Edition. What You Will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Identify the process required to plan, structure, and control project costs Recognize what is required to develop an approximation of the monetary resources needed to complete project activities Identify processes required to aggregate the estimated costs of individual activities or work packages to establish an authorized cost baseline Explain how to monitor the status of the project to update the project budget and manage changes to the cost baseline. Review Project Cost Management Knowledge Area Plan Cost Management Estimate Costs Determine Budget Control Costs

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 Cost Management: On-Demand Project cost management is primarily concerned with the resources needed to complete the schedule activities. This individual module shows how the Project Cost Management includes the processes involved in planning, estimating, budgeting, financing, funding, managing, and controlling costs so the project can be completed within the approved budget, as described by PMBOK® Guide - Sixth Edition. What You Will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Identify the process required to plan, structure, and control project costs Recognize what is required to develop an approximation of the monetary resources needed to complete project activities Identify processes required to aggregate the estimated costs of individual activities or work packages to establish an authorized cost baseline Explain how to monitor the status of the project to update the project budget and manage changes to the cost baseline. Review Project Cost Management Knowledge Area Plan Cost Management Estimate Costs Determine Budget Control Costs

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