Date: December 5, 2014
Time: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Location: Georgia State University – Alpharetta Campus, 3775 Brookside Parkway, Alpharetta, GA 30022
Earn 8 PDUs!
Description:
Constructing a viable project schedule after defining the project work requires the right mix of "science" and "art". Typically a project manager doesn't have a similar schedule from a prior project to rely on and must build the schedule from scratch. This class introduces proven processes and techniques for the "science" of building a schedule and creating realistic estimates. Additional topics include recognizing schedule management issues and applying sound judgment to address the "art" of effective project management. By the end of this class students should be able to create viable schedules for their projects and effectively manage them.
Course objectives:
• Understand the purpose of a project schedule and estimating work
• Build a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and Network Diagram.
• Estimate the work, duration and cost associated with the schedule.
• Create a final schedule that can be used as the basis for managing the project.
• Perform the proper preparation to create a valid estimate
• Utilize a number of different estimating techniques (e.g. analogy, expert opinion)
• Determine the level of accuracy required and estimate at that level
• Prepare viable estimates in terms of effort, duration and cost
Who should attend:
• Senior staff members
• Project managers and team members that need to estimate work
• Managers that need to validate work estimates
• Clients, customers and all stakeholders that help prepare and validate estimate
Instructor: Tim Peek
A seasoned project manager and director with over 20 years of experience on a variety of projects in many industries. Although his experience is predominantly in finance, he has successfully managed projects of all sizes in insurance, human resources, legal and telecommunications. Work experience includes The Coca-Cola Company, Automobile Club of Southern California, CheckFree Corporation, AT&T Information Systems and Emory University. An award winning public speaker, he is able to integrate his project management experience into the training venue with terrific results. As Director of TenStep Academy, his focus is to continue to bring innovative training products to the TenStep global community for skills development and improvement.
Date: December 5, 2014
Time: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Location:
Georgia State University – Alpharetta Campus
3775 Brookside Parkway
Alpharetta, GA 30022
RSVP: November 28, 2014
Registration Fee:
$ 336 --- PMI Atlanta Chapter Member (standard rate)
$ 436 --- Non-member (standard rate)
Please note that walk-ins on the same day as class are not allowed. Registration must be completed on-line in advance of RSVP date provided in course description.
* For information on the event, please email Certification & Education Class Chair or call 678-468-5308.