The Project Management 3-day course teaches
you how to plan, execute, monitor, control,
and close all types of projects – on time and
on budget.
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Applicable to projects across all sectors, you’ll also
learn about software tools to support all your
everyday project management activities
The 2-day Microsoft Project Workshop goes
in-depth on how to use the software to
support you in managing your projects.
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Featuring Microsoft Project 2010 Standard Version
The Best Part:
Register for
both the course and workshop and SAVE $500
on your tuition.
The Project
Management Course
Using Microsoft
Project
®
Workshop
Study practical and effective management techniques
for the successful execution of any project.
What
Participants Say:
Receive 35 PDUs towards your PMI® Continuing Certification Requirements
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Upcoming
Course/Workshop
Session(s):
Nov. 25 - 27, 2013 /
Nov. 28 - 29, 2013
Jun. 09 - 11, 2014 /
Jun. 12 - 13, 2014
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“An excellent and comprehensive overview of project management principles, concepts and practices; suitable for the new project manager and anyone seeking a refresher.”
P. Finnegan, Director, CIDA
“The course builds up bricks of daily work knowledge and experiences into a solid wall of project management skills.”
A. Yu,
Sr. Production Supervisor Canada Bread Co. Ltd.
“It is a great course for project managers. The exercises and practical class participation help you learn more and clarify the concept of project management.”
M. Khan,
About
This Course
A project is a unique undertaking that creates a desired result. It contributes to one or more organizational objectives while achieving both project and product objectives. The five project management process groups, (Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring and Controlling, and Closing) provide a
comprehensive and practical view of an entire project from beginning to end.
The course provides a solid grounding in project management processes while recognizing the often neglected human side of project management. This is an ideal overview for anyone who is looking for a practical approach to managing projects. Participants love the step by step approach, and the numerous techniques and templates that are included.
1. Learn essential PM terminology that will enable you to communicate effectively with your peers.
2. Understand the project life cycle 3. Break the work down into more
manageable components.
4. Manage the key constraints of time, cost, scope, budget and risk
5. Perform a stakeholder scan and understand key stakeholder roles and responsibilities
6. Establish and use the proper communication channels
7. Learn what key information to collect for status and progress meetings
8. How to closeout your project, gather lessons learned and implement best practices on future projects.
The Project Management Course
Don’t miss this course and workshop – the skills will last you a lifetime!
What
You Will Learn
Who
Should Attend
This course and workshop is vital for people involved in project work within public, private, and non-profit sectors, including but not restricted to:
y New managers and project managers y Those undertaking unique projects y Corporate department heads
y Senior executives with business planning responsibilities
y Systems, manufacturing and operations personnel
y Engineering professionals
y Technology and research managers
Receive 21 PDUs towards your PMI® Continuing Certification Requirements
Over 2500
participants
have attended!
Inquire as to how this short program or any other regular series short program (2-5 days in duration) can become a Learning Path complimentary program. Call 416.736.5079 and ask to speak to a Senior Education Adviser today.
SEEC
Learning Path Program
The Project Management Course &
Using Microsoft Project® Workshop
Register for both the course and workshop and SAVE $500 on your tuition.
The Project Management 3-day course teaches you how to
plan, execute, monitor, control, and close all types of projects
– on time and on budget.
SEEC’s Project Management Course is ideal for every project leader, manager or supervisor who is responsible for executing new organizational initiatives.
Participants will be introduced to a comprehensive project planning and review process, and learn about software tools to support everyday project management activities.
Literally hundreds of managers attend The Project Management Course each year – from all business disciplines including: operations, systems, manufacturing, marketing and corporate planning.
The 2-day Microsoft Project Workshop goes in-depth on
how to use the software to support you in managing your
projects.
Featuring hands-on instruction using Microsoft Project 2010 Standard Version,
the workshop covers common project management processes, including: y Generation of critical paths
y Manpower planning y Resource over allocations y Consolidating multiple projects y Project schedule tracking
Don’t miss the course and workshop – the skills will last you a lifetime!
What
Participants Say:
“This was a great learning experience given by a qualified and competent instructor. The learning will be immediately applicable to my work.”
B. Roberts, Chief Superintendent RCMP
“Excellent overview of project management. A very well organized and well presented class.”
M. Shi, Product Manager Bell Mobility
“This course gave me a complete overview of project management. This course will help me in organizing my future projects.”
D. Tayl, Database Developer Analyst Transcontinental Media
“This course really opened my eyes to project management. I see how project management can benefit companies if done properly.”
C. Chatterton, Project Coordinator Yaskawa Motoman Canada Ltd.
“The MS Project 2010 workshop provided me with an understanding of the key capabilities of this software. It will make its implementation at my organization much easier.”
K.M. Black,
Regulatory Affairs Manager, Medmira inc.
The Project Management Course
Project Management Life Cycles
y The project life cycle - Phases
- Characteristics - Life cycle trends
y Initiating, planning, executing, controlling and closing phases Project Selection, Initiation and Team Formation
y Building a project team y Project selection models
y Identifying, documenting and assigning roles, responsibilities and reporting relationships
y Team charter development
Project Scope Planning and Work Breakdown
y Creating a scope document y Definition and purpose of a Work
Breakdown Structure (WBS)
Successful Task Sequencing
y Definition of task dependency y Fast-tracking – overlapping phases y Task diagramming techniques
Project Estimating
y What are we estimating? y Five estimating techniques
Critical Path Analysis
y How do we use the critical path in managing projects?
y Early start and late start scheduling using software
y Crashing the schedule
Resource Planning and Budgeting
y Identifying required skill sets
y Negotiating for and assigning resources y Verifying effort and duration estimates
Project Risk and Quality Management
y Risk and the project life cycle
y Identification, quantification, response development and control
y Quality concepts
Project Monitoring, Control and Evaluation
y PM control interfaces
y Monitoring time, cost, scope and quality y Manage project meetings
Leadership Skills in Action
y Leadership vs. management y Motivational and communications
strategies
y Negotiation strategies
Project Close-outs
y How to ensure projects are closed and archived properly
Instructor
Profiles
Sandra Martyn,
PMPSandi is President of The Martyn Group, a consulting company specializing in project
management training, project design and implementation. She has over 20 years of experience managing projects in all categories including construction, information systems, production, financial, transportation, and public sector. Sandi has successfully instructed and coached thousands of managers to improve their project planning and management skills.
Kathryn Pottruff,
PMP, MSPMAs President of Pottruff Consulting Inc., Kathryn helps individuals and organizations drive profitable growth by improving how projects, programs, and portfolios are managed. Whether she is giving a keynote address, conducting a workshop, working with managers to bring about needed organizational change or guiding executives in making strategic decisions, Kathryn is well known for her ability to take a complex situation and quickly come up with
a creative solution.
Next Session:
November 25 - 27, 2013
• See back panel for three easy ways to register
Program
Content
Attend both
The Project Management Course
and
Using Microsoft Project Workshop
and save $500.
The optional 2-Day Microsoft Project Workshop is only $1,545 when you attend the seminar ($2,045 without).Registration
Savings
In-Company Training
This and all SEEC programs can be delivered on-site or customized for your group’s needs. Please e-mail your custom program inquiry to customseecprograms@schulich. yorku.ca. For more information call 416.360.8850 or visit www.seec.schulich.yorku.ca.
Exploring the Microsoft Project Environment
y Starting Project 2010 y The project screen y The project life cycle
y The project guide toolbar, sidepane/smart tags y Opening and closing a project file
y The Gantt Chart view
Setting Up a New Project
y Defining a project calendar y Entering project information y Establishing calendar options y Saving project files
Developing the Work Breakdown Structure
y Work breakdown terminology and formats y Collapsing, expanding, and editing the task list
Establishing and Fine Tuning the Project Schedule
y Understanding dependency relationships y Creating task dependencies and critical paths y Using flexible and inflexible constraints y Resolving scheduling conflicts
Understanding Resources and Cost Management
y Factors affecting resource management y Defining resources types
- Material, single and grouped resources y Creating a resource list (people and equipment) y Using task calendars
y Defining costs: fixed, variable and material
Managing Consolidated Projects
y Sharing a resource pool among multiple projects y Creating a master project file
y Viewing resource assignments across multiple projects
Tracking Progress and Producing Reports
y Setting baselines for the entire project or tasks y Updating projects tasks and project status y Viewing reports and customized tables y Modifying report content
Program
Content
About
This Workshop
Your projects just got a lot easier to manage thanks to our introductory Microsoft Project software training workshop. This workshop format is ideal for managers and staff who are looking to improve their skills in using project management software. You will be led through practical exercises which illustrate the many software features. The workshop covers tangible management issues including:
y Setting up a project
y Scheduling and assigning tasks y Allocating costs and resources y Tracking progress
Don’t miss this introductory workshop – you will wonder why you didn’t learn these project planning techniques and software skills earlier!
Using Microsoft Project
®
Workshop
1. How to set-up a project on your system
2. How to follow Microsoft Project menus and toolbars 3. Establishing project schedules and work breakdown
structures
4. How to update your projects, tasks and allocate resources 5. How to track and update progress on your project 6. How to consolidate multiple projects
What
You Will Learn
Next Session:
November 28 - 29, 2013
Course Requirements
Please bring your laptop computer with Microsoft Project 2010 Standard Version installed and your laptop power cord. Basic computer skills required.
Receive 14 PDUs towards your PMI® Continuing Certification Requirements
Featuring
Microsoft
Project 2010,
Standard
Version
Comprehensive take-home materials
World class faculty and instructors State-of-the-art learning facilities
Experience
The Schulich
Executive
Learning
Difference...
Program Tuition & Registration Details
Tuition: The Project Management Course: $2,595 + applicable taxes. Using Microsoft Project Workshop: $2,045 + applicable taxes.
Course + Workshop: $4,140 + applicable taxes SAVE $500!
This includes instruction, all seminar materials, lunches, refreshments, but not hotel accommodations.
Special Team Savings: Save $150 each when two or more team members from the same organization register for this program at the same time.
Please Note: Fees, dates, speakers and applicable taxes are subject to change. York’s liability is limited to reimbursement of paid tuition fees. One free transfer is permitted, provided written notice is received at least 14 days in advance of the seminar start date. Late transfer requests, less than 14 days in advance of the start date, will incur a $100 fee. Additional transfers are $200 each. Cancellations received in writing at least 14 days in advance of the seminar start date will receive a full refund. Written cancellations received less than 14 days prior to the seminar will be subject to a $500 administration fee. Participants must attend all program days and fulfill all program requirements in order to receive a certificate. HST# R119306736.
The Project Management Course &
Using Microsoft Project® Workshop
Ways to Register
Online
www.seec.schulich.yorku.ca
Fax
Download a registration form at www.seec.schulich.yorku.ca and fax to 416.736.5689
Download a registration form at www.seec.schulich.yorku.ca and mail to the address under Payment Options at right
Includes a handsomely framed Certificate of Course Completion. This and all SEEC open enrolment programs allow you to:
y Rapidly update your education to
an executive level in areas key to your success
y Link theory to practice with a
hands-on, action-based learning curriculum
y Enjoy immediate ROI through
application of your learning right away
y Share experiences and knowledge
with other professionals in limited-size classes
y Leverage the expertise and insight
of industry savvy, real-world instructors
y Network among graduating
colleagues to develop lasting business friendships
Enjoy our 100% Satisfaction Guarantee!
Program Location(s)
Your course will take place at the following SEEC facilities from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day: November 25 - 29, 2013 session
Schulich Executive Learning Centre, York University, 4700 Keele Street, Toronto, Ontario M3J 1P3 Tel: 416.736.5079 June 9 - 13, 2014 session
The Miles S. Nadal Management Centre, 222 Bay St., 5th Floor, Ernst & Young Tower, Toronto, Ontario M5K 1K2 Tel: 416.360.8850
Optional Accommodations
For sessions at the Schulich Executive Learning Centre, join us at The Schulich Executive Residence. Call 416.650.8300 for information and reservations, or book at www.elc.schulich.yorku.ca. For sessions held at The Miles S. Nadal Management Centre, please consider staying at the
InterContinental – Toronto Centre
at 1.800.422.7969 or www.ictc.ca and provide the SEEC Corporate ID: 100185088.
Payment Options
SEEC accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express and cheques.
If paying by mail, registration forms can be sent to:
Schulich Executive Education Centre, The Executive Learning Centre, Schulich School of Business, York University, 4700 Keele Street, Toronto, ON M3J 1P3
Please make cheques payable to:
York University – Schulich Executive Education Centre
Contact Us
Call us at 416.736.5079
(1.800.667.9380 toll free), or email execedinfo@schulich.yorku.ca.
This is to certify that
ALAN C. MIDDLETON
Executive Director, Executive Education Centre
DR. DEZsÖ J. HORVÁTH
Dean, Tanna H. Schulich Chair in Strategic Management
EXECUTIVE EDUCATION CENTRE SCHULICH SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Signed at Toronto, Ontario, Canada
HAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED
Upcoming Sessions:
Course: November 25 - 27, 2013
Workshop: November 28 - 29, 2013
Executive Learning Centre
Course: June 9 - 11, 2014
Workshop: June 12 - 13, 2014
Nadal Management Centre
