Project Management: Developing the Work Breakdown Structure

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Summary:

This training course describes how to create and organize project tasks by developing the work breakdown structure and a network diagram.

Objectives:

After completing this training course , students will be able to:

Define the work breakdown structure and explain its purpose during the implementation phase
List the components of the work breakdown structure
List the steps for developing the work breakdown structure
List the guidelines to follow when developing the work breakdown structure
Define the network diagram and explain its purpose during the implementation phases
List the steps in developing a network diagram
Explain the AOA and AON methods for network diagramming

Outline:

WBS basics
Identifying tasks
WBS procedures
WBS guidelines
Network diagram basics
Network diagram procedures

Features:

Exercises that allow users to practice the application
A file containing the text of the exercises
A Skill Assessment

Applicability:

This training course is for anyone wanting to learn about project management. It can also be helpful in preparing for the Project Management Institute project management certification.

Prerequisites:

Project Management: Project Management OverviewProject Management: Understanding the Project Manager's RoleProject Management: Defining the ProblemProject Management: Determining the Strategy

Technical Requirements:

200MHz Pentium with 32MB Ram. 640 x 480 256-color video (800 x 600 is recommended). Windows 95, 98, NT, 2000, or XP. Minimum Connection Speed: 28.8k. Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher required. Authorware and Macromedia Flash player recommended but not required. JavaScript must be enabled. Netscape and AOL browsers not supported.

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