Senior/Master Class in Project Management

Instructor:
Luc De Ceuster, MSc, PMP

Course Overview:

The "Master Class in Project Management" is an advanced course designed to equip you with strategic and practical knowledge in project management. Beyond the basics, this course delves into financial analysis, decision-making, and adaptive project management methodologies like Agile and Critical Chain Project Management. You’ll learn how to optimize project selection, communicate effectively with key stakeholders, and manage projects in a way that sets you apart from your peers.

This course adheres to PMI standards and prepares you for future certifications, providing you with the tools and techniques necessary to excel in project management and leadership roles.

Key Benefits:

  • Strategic Knowledge: Learn to integrate financial and decision-making principles into your project management toolkit.

  • Practical Application: Apply advanced project management techniques through case studies and exercises.

  • Career Advancement: Gain a competitive edge for promotions and new job opportunities in project management and general management.

  • Certification Preparation: Review over 80% of the tools and techniques outlined in the PMBOK® Guide, preparing you for certification exams.

Detailed Course Content:

  1. Introducing Project Management Definitions, Terms, and Terminologies

  2. Projects and Financial Parameters for Project Selection

  3. Decision-Making Principles for Projects

  4. Principles of Linear Programming and Case Studies

  5. Project Management Definition and Terminology

  6. Project Management Principles

  7. The Project Management Process and Life Cycle and the Ten Steps

    • Project Initiation, Definitions, and the Project Charter

    • Requirements, Scope, WBS, and Creating Activities

    • Determine Resources, Roles, and Responsibilities and Develop Estimates

    • Define Task Interdependencies, Create the Schedule, and Identify the Critical Path

    • Project Duration Methods: Activity Crashing and Fast Tracking

    • Develop the Project Schedule and Gantt Charts

    • Add Resources to the Activities and Resolve Resource Issues

    • Calculate Costs, Project Budget, and Cost-Related EVM Parameters

    • Uncertainty and Risk Management in Projects

    • Develop a Risk Management Plan

    • Project Execution, Follow-Up, and Reporting

    • Project Close-Out Phase and Lessons Learned

  8. Introducing Agile Project Management

  9. Critical Chain Project Management

  10. Course Review

  11. Case Studies/Exercises

  12. Intermediate and Final Tests

  13. Certificate of Successful Completion

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

  • Apply financial parameters to evaluate project profitability and select the best projects.

  • Utilize decision-making methods to choose between projects and solutions.

  • Interpret complex situations using linear programming.

  • Define and describe key project management terminology and processes.

  • Develop project schedules and identify the critical path using the Precedence Diagramming Method.

  • Manage resources and budgets, incorporating lean principles and adaptive project management techniques.

  • Identify, qualify, and manage project risks effectively.

  • Apply Agile and Critical Chain methodologies to enhance project success.

Certification Information:

  • Provider: De Ceuster Academy @ APraCom, s.r.o. and FemsTech Worldwide e. V.

  • PDUs/Training Hours:

    • Technical: 25 hours

    • Strategic & Business: 15 hours

    • Leadership: 10 hours

  • Total Course Time: 50 hours

Claiming PDUs:
You can use this course's certificate to claim PDUs or training hours for PMI certification. Please contact us if you need any assistance during an audit.