Total Time: 3 hour(s)

Summary: 
This course introduces the learner to the development and maintenance of a project management plan. It provides an overview of the Planning Process Group with a focus on passing the PMP exam.

Ojectives: 
After completing this course, students will be able to:
Identify how to develop a project team
Explain what makes the Work Breakdown Structure so important to a project
Describe the Golden Guidelines of estimating
Describe how effective risk management can impact a project
Explain the PMI philosophy

Topics: 
The Planning Process Group
Work Breakdown Structure
Time estimating and schedule development
Presenting a project schedule
Risk management principles and the PMI philosophy
Integrated Change Control
Team development
Communications Planning

Technical Requirements: 
P500+ Processor, 128MB of RAM; Windows 2000, 2003, XP, Minimum screen resolution 800x600, Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher; Windows Media Player 9.0 or higher; Flash 8.0 or higher; 56K minimum connection; broadband (256 kpbs or higher) connection recommended; Javascript, DHTML and cookies enabled; Sound card with speakers or headphones strongly recommended.