Project Management Practice Course Module 2 – Implementing Projects

This two day course Unit 1 BSBPMG501A and Unit 2 BSBPMG502A  provide extended tools and techniques in managing projects, particularly focusing on the implementation of projects at the Executing and Controlling (or Implementing) Phase and the Closing Phase.

This course looks at the practical tasks, tools, techniques and skills that need to be undertaken or applied to ensure a project happens as planned, results are achieved and the project is completed to specification, on time and on budget.

Includes comprehensive workbook, template booklet, checklist and electronic templates.

This course follows on from module one of the Project Management Practice Course to further assist project managers in the implementation of projects. Completion of module one prior to undertaking this course is not mandatory, however, knowledge of module one (project management fundamentals) is assumed.

Recognised for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) by Engineers Australia (EA) in accordance with EA CPD Guidelines.

Endorsed by the Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM)

Registered Education Provider (R.E.P) with the Project Management Institute (PMI)

Certificate IV and Diploma of Project Management Accreditation

Target Audience

For project managers wanting to become more effective in implementing projects at the executing and controlling (implementing) phase and the closing phase.

Course Outline

This course is both practical and experiential in that it asks participants to learn new techniques by facing and dealing with issues presented in a series of exercises as part of an in‐depth project case study that is examined as it progresses through the implementation and closing phases.

Some of these exercises will ask participants to put themselves in the shoes of a person involved in a project. At other times, situations are examined to determine the most appropriate strategies and the implications. It also examines some of the key skills – managing meetings, communication, negotiation, leadership – needed to ensure success.

This is a hands‐on course – it requires participants to have a go at things, rather than just sit and listen to the facilitator.

Review of Scoping and Planning Tools and Processes

• Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
• Budgeting and resource planning
• Scheduling and timeline development

Tracking and Controlling Projects

• Key principles
• The foundation tools
• Determining status using traffic lights
• Advanced tools – earned value analysis
• Problems and actions

The Project Manager’s Role During Implementation

• Key disciplines
• Key perspectives
• Key styles and their implications

Assessing Status and Implications in Implementing Projects

• The Kildare Homestead Project
• Tracking projects – deliverables, budgets, timelines and milestones
• Status reports and reporting
• Problem solving
• Resetting baselines
• The Kildare Homestead Project – the progress meeting
• Key issues and principles in implementing projects

Managing Meetings

• Roles
• Common problems
• Agendas/minutes
• Managing problem members

Managing Change and Risks

• Change requests/logs
• Status Reports
• Changing baselines
• Scope change and risk prevention
• Contingency strategies and budget management

Managing Relationships

• Understanding relationship management
• The Key Skills – listening, negotiation, and leadership
• Listening

Managing Relationships — Negotiation

• Negotiation the key considerations, stages, strategies and tactics
• One‐on‐one negotiations
• Team negotiations

Managing Relationships — Leadership and Teams

• Leadership opportunities
• What good leaders pay attention to
• Influencing the team
• Maintaining focus and commitment

Effectively Managing the Closing Phase

• Post Project Requirements – the handover
• Measuring benefit – the research model
• Setting up PIRs
• Strategies for learning lessons

Course Objectives

At the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Review experiences in relation to implementation of projects in their workplace
• Revisit information/tools presented during the Project Management course and their application in a range of project types
• List/review the roles and responsibilities of project managers throughout the life cycle of a project
• Use and apply a series of project management tools during Executing and Controlling Phase and the Closing Phase of projects
• Provide accurate and honest status and completion reports
• Manage changes, risks, issues and communication strategies
• Effectively chair and manage meetings
• Manage key relationships; communicate and negotiate effectively and provide appropriate leadership
• Close out projects and use tools to review performance and  success on projects

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