Project Management: Estimating and Scheduling Resources

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Summary:

This training course explains estimating and scheduling concepts, provides guidelines for estimating and scheduling, and describes the advantage of project management tools such as Microsoft Project.

Objectives:

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

Define estimating
List the questions you need to answer to begin estimating a project
Explain the importance of historical data
List the factors to consider when estimating cost
List the factors to consider when estimating resources
Explain the advantages of scheduling methods such as PERT and CPM
Explain how to take advantage of project management software

Outline:

Basics of Scheduling
The Definition of Estimating
Assumptions When Estimating
Estimating Methods
Resource Estimates
Basics of Budgeting
Approval of Work Plan
Project Management Software

Features:

Exercises that allow users to practice the application
A file containing the text of the exercises
A glossary
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 StrategyProject Management: Developing the Work Breakdown Structure

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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Microsoft® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

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