Thursday, November 14, 2013

New Videos and Demos

Construction Project Management Series
Earn 8 PDH/PDU Credits
Overview and Goals:
The Construction Project Management course consists of an seven-part video-based education series designed to provide both new and experienced construction project managers with fresh approaches to their project planning and tracking, and to share little-known tips and techniques for creating and updating effective schedules in Microsoft Project.  The software tips apply to other project management software packages as well. At the end of each session, participants are offered a five to ten question multiple choice test to assess knowledge gained. The session leaders are noted PM experts,       Frank Walker, P.Eng., PMP and Ann Tomalavage, P.E., PMP, LEED AP.

Upon successful completion of each session participants should be able to:
  1. Create a work breakdown structure for any project.
  2. Create and maintain a powerful schedule.
  3. Develop cost estimates “for free”, using software features.
  4. Use Earned Value Management (EVM) comfortably to monitor and control projects.
  5. Feel confident updating Microsoft Project files, and creating meaningful templates for other projects.

  The course is divided into seven individual sessions as follows:
  • Session 1: Program Overview, Basic Process & Concepts in Project Management & Scheduling
  • Session 2: Project Management Resources & Breakdown Structures
  • Session 3 / Part A: Techniques for Effectively Managing Time
  • Session 3 / Part B: Techniques for Effectively Managing Time
  • Session 4 / Part A: Project Cost Management
  • Session 4 / Part B: Project Cost Management
  • Session 5: Updating the Project, Change Management, Earned Value
  • Session 6: Updating – Using Microsoft Project
  • Session 7: Risk, Other Knowledge Areas & Series Conclusion
                                                          
  Cost:
·         Members - $495.00
·         Non-Members  - $595.00