Nature and target:
By using case study, participants will define specific project activities by using a work breakdown structure (WBS), sequence those activities in the form of a network diagram, create a schedule and cost estimate, and project budgets. You will also learn essential attributes of a successful project manager, create a formal project communications plan, get organized to acquire staff, and identify potential risks to the project plan, along with ways of minimizing these risks.
Content:
Project Risk Management
l Risk planning
l Risk identification techniques
l Qualitative risk analysis
l Quantitative risk analysis
l Risk response planning
Project Quality Management
l Quality management concepts – Deming, Juran and Crosby
l Basics of Quality models – ISO, TQM, Six sigma
l Quality planning
l Quality assurance
l Quality control
Project Procurement Management
l Understanding the contract management process: Make-or-buy decision, solicitation, vendor selection, contract agreement, and contract administration
l Selecting vendors
l A comparison of various contracting methods and their pros and cons: Contract types, contracting methods, and proposal solicitation
l Outsourcing Management
l Common vendor problems