Advance Certificate Course on Strategic Project Management

COURSE DESCRIPTION

In today’s competitive, pressure-packed world, there’s no stronger imperative than to “get things done” – many things, and in increasingly limited amounts of ti me. For many organisations, the daily challenge is meeting goals and managing the projects that seem to rise in direct proportion to the falloff of available time. How can project managers and organisations defend against and conquer the onslaught of projects that advances more ruthlessly with each passing day? One way to resolve to work smarter, and not harder. Advance Strategic Project Management Course is designed to enable project managers and organisations to do just that.

This course will show participants how to conceive, plan, implement, monitor, and complete the complex projects that are today’s pressing workplace priorities. Each of the modules simplifies the how-tos and whys of project management, and provides useful guidelines.

Managing a project effectively is not an event, but a process. This course shows you how to get a project off the ground, manage the inevitable uncertainties that crop up along the way, organise information, and communicate effectively about it. You will learn how to monitor each project effectively, provide progress reports, hold review meetings, and keep to schedules. You’ll also learn how to control costs, avoid unwanted expansion boundaries, and manage the risk of veering off course.

A crucial phase in the effective management of any project us the close-down, or conclusion. At the end of the course, participants will develop an understanding of the benefits or a thorough plan for closing each project, how to create one, and how to allocate resources for it.

BENEFITS:
Participants will be equipped with strategies on how to plan, manage, and succeed in the process. It provides a wealth of effective strategies that will help participants rise to the occasion of each new project and conquer it not by working longer hours, but by working smarter.

COURSE OUTLINE

Pre-Training:
Introductory Course in the Online Training System (Free)

Module 1: Introduction to Project Management
Introduction
Historical overview of project management
Project management and process management
Conceptual framework
Course Review and Assignment

Module 2: Project Organisation
Introduction
Project Organisation and Responsibilities
Organisational Models
Choosing the Project Organisation
Course Review and Assignment

Module 3: Project Scope and Estimation of Times and Cost
Introduction
Project Kick-Off Meeting
Project Scope Management
Activity Resource Estimating
Project Time Management
Estimation of Project Cost
Course Review and Assignment

Module 4: Project Plan
Introduction
Developing a project Network plan
Activity-On-Node Network techniques
Time Calculation

Module 5: Progress and Performance Measurement
Introduction
The Project Control Process
Performance Indicators
Project Monitoring, Evaluation and Control
Course Review and Assignment

Module 6: Risk Management
Introduction
Risk Management
Risk Identification
Risk Analysis
Risk Response
Risk Control
Course Review and Assignment

Module 7: Documentation, Audit, Termination and Closure
Introduction
Documentation
Audit
Project Termination
Project Closure
Celebrating & thanking
Course Review and Assignment

Module 8: Conclusion and Final Examination
Assessment of Project Management in Participants’ Organisation
Final Examination
Participants Evaluation of Course/Feedback
Conclusion
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
This is an online course, so you'll need to have a computer with an Internet connection, and you'll need a web-browser (you can use IE or FireFox). All the course materials you'll need to complete this course are provided in the course modules. You will not need to purchase any additional materials, resources, or books. You will also have the opportunity of experiencing the best online training platform.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES:
• Online, interactive, self-paced and self-learning modules.
• Assignments to test your knowledge and understanding before and after the course.
• Opportunity to post comments, assignment answers, live chat and blogging etc.

TARGET AUDIENCE:
Candidates should have a good written command of English language and good competence and comfort with computer and internet use.

COST:
The course tuition fee is US$300. There is a limited amount of partial scholarships available for this course for applicants from developing countries, based on financial need.

LOCATION: Online (Web-based)

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
The deadline for application is 4th August 2011, while full tuition payment is due on 8th August 2011. Registration is on a first come, first served basis. However, applications will be accepted on a first-come-first-serve basis. Application form can be accessed from our website at http://www.justicegroup.us/training. Register early for this wonderful learning opportunity!

Further inquiries about the course may be sent to: applications@justicegroup.org

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