For participants who already know about project life cycles, goal setting, creating a vision, and statement of work, this will be ideal for further skill development. At this level, participants learn to approach projects at a deeper level, and to function within a project team. Through this course you will learn: identifying a project’s tasks and resources prioritizing with the Work Breakdown Structure using tools such as Gantt charts, PERT diagrams, and network diagrams; identifying and manage risk, change process Course Topics: Session One: Course Overview Session Two: What Really Needs To Be Done? Identifying Tasks Identifying Resources Pete’s Cost List Session Three: The Work Breakdown Structure Session Four: Scheduling Techniques Preparing a Basic Schedule Other Scheduling Factors Planning Tools Gantt Charts Creating a Gantt Chart Network Diagrams Flow Charts Session Five: Budgeting Tips and Tricks Budgeting Basics Pete’s Budget Session Six: Assessing Project Risks Session Seven: Preparing the Final Plan Session Eight: Making it Fit Schedule and Budget Compression Case Study Session Nine: The Execution Phase Session Ten: Controlling Changes Session Eleven: Closing Out a Project Recommended Reading List Personal Action Plan