Project Management: Tracking Project Activities

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Summary:

This training course describes the control phase of a project and provides guidelines on how to effectively control a project.

Objectives:

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

List for variables that must be controlled and monitored for a project
List two guidelines for controlling a project
Define the BWCP graph analysis technique for tracking projects
Demonstrate ability to use graphs for tracking projects
List the advantages of spreadsheet analysis
List the disadvantages of reporting schedule only
List three kinds of project reviews
Describe what to do when a project is off track

Outline:

Basics of Control
Guidelines for Controlling a Project
Approaches to Monitoring
Graph Analysis
Spreadsheet Analysis
Status Reporting
Review Meetings
Accommodating Changes Deviations

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 StructureProject Management: Estimating and Scheduling ResourcesProject Management: Understanding Scheduling Computations

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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