Essential Project Management Skills Course
Module 2 – Planning your project

Based upon PRINCE2, PMI APM & CAPM PMBoK, and APM APMP Body of Knowledge best practice.

The second module in the course is directed to the skills and knowledge essential to develop a realistic and acceptable project plan. This module draws from PRINCE2 Product Based Planning (PBP); and the PMI PMP & CAPM PMBoK and APM APMP techniques of estimating methods, Critical Path Analysis, project scheduling (including Gantt Charts and Resource Histograms).

Delegates will spend more than 50% of the day using the planning techniques on a ‘live’ project. The trainer is on hand to offer help, advice and guidance on an individual basis.

Topics covered in the Planning your project Module are:-

1. Introduction to project planning using PRINCE2, PMP, CAPM, APMP approaches
2. Product Base Planning (PBP) and Activity Based Planning
   • Supported by case study exercises
3. Estimating Techniques – Delphi, Estimating models, Standard Task Matrix, Monte Carlo, top down and bottom estimating
   • Supported by case study exercises
4. Project Scheduling – list, calendars, Gantt Charts, Resource Graphs and Histograms
   • Supported by case study exercises
5. Gaining acceptance for your plans.

All of the topics covered can be adapted and adjusted to reflect the methods of working within your organization.

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Course fees include Kennedy Ryder course handouts and materials.

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