Certified Project Management Training - New Zealand

Certified Project Management Training Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Project Management

• 1.1 Definition and Importance of Project Management
• 1.2 Project Management Frameworks and Methodologies
• 1.3 Roles and Responsibilities of a Project Manager
• 1.4 Project Life Cycle Phases
• 1.5 Key Project Management Terminologies
• 1.6 Introduction to Project Management Software Tools

Module 2: Project Scope & Technology Integration

• 2.1 Defining Project Scope
• 2.2 Creating a Scope Management Plan
• 2.3 Scope Creep and Change Control Process
• 2.4 Integrating Technology in Project Management
• 2.5 Tools for Managing Project Scope
• 2.6 Case Studies on Successful Scope Management

Module 3: Project Scheduling & Time Management

• 3.1 Importance of Project Scheduling
• 3.2 Developing a Project Schedule
• 3.3 Techniques for Effective Time Management
• 3.4 Critical Path Method (CPM)
• 3.5 Gantt Charts and Project Timelines
• 3.6 Tools and Software for Scheduling
• 3.7 Managing Schedule Changes

Module 4: Project Cost and Budget Management

• 4.1 Basics of Project Cost Management
• 4.2 Budget Planning and Estimation
• 4.3 Cost Control and Monitoring
• 4.4 Earned Value Management (EVM)
• 4.5 Managing Budget Overruns
• 4.6 Financial Reporting and Analysis
• 4.7 Tools for Cost Management

Module 5: Project Sourcing & Vendor Management

• 5.1 Fundamentals of Sourcing and Procurement
• 5.2 Developing a Procurement Plan
• 5.3 Vendor Selection Criteria
• 5.4 Contract Management
• 5.5 Managing Vendor Relationships
• 5.6 Performance Evaluation of Vendors
• 5.7 Tools for Sourcing and Vendor Management

Module 6: Project Controls & Quality Assurance

• 6.1 Importance of Project Controls
• 6.2 Developing a Quality Management Plan
• 6.3 Quality Assurance vs. Quality Control
• 6.4 Tools and Techniques for Quality Assurance
• 6.5 Implementing Quality Controls
• 6.6 Continuous Improvement Processes
• 6.7 Case Studies on Quality Management

Module 7: Project Opportunity & Risk Management

• 7.1 Identifying Project Risks and Opportunities
• 7.2 Risk Assessment and Prioritisation
• 7.3 Developing Risk Mitigation Strategies
• 7.4 Opportunity Management
• 7.5 Tools for Risk Management
• 7.6 Monitoring and Controlling Risks
• 7.7 Case Studies on Risk Management

Module 8: Project Governance & Team Management

• 8.1 Principles of Project Governance
• 8.2 Establishing Governance Structures
• 8.3 Roles and Responsibilities in Governance
• 8.4 Effective Team Management Strategies
• 8.5 Building and Leading High-Performing Teams
• 8.6 Conflict Resolution and Team Dynamics
• 8.7 Tools for Team Management

Module 9: Project Visualisation, Analytics & Reporting

• 9.1 Importance of Project Visualisation
• 9.2 Data Analytics in Project Management
• 9.3 Creating Effective Project Reports
• 9.4 Using Dashboards for Real-Time Tracking
• 9.5 Tools for Project Visualisation and Reporting
• 9.6 Communicating Project Progress to Stakeholders
• 9.7 Case Studies on Effective Reporting

Module 10: Project Stakeholder Engagement & Expectations Management

• 10.1 Identifying Project Stakeholders
• 10.2 Developing a Stakeholder Management Plan
• 10.3 Techniques for Effective Stakeholder Communication
• 10.4 Managing Stakeholder Expectations
• 10.5 Conflict Management and Resolution
• 10.6 Tools for Stakeholder Engagement
• 10.7 Case Studies on Stakeholder Management