project management course uj | Accredited Africa Training Institute for Capacity Development https://www.aaticd.co.za/tag/project-management-course-uj/ Accredited Africa Training Institute for Capacity Development - Providing International Training Courses in South Africa Fri, 06 Dec 2019 07:03:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.4 https://i0.wp.com/www.aaticd.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/cropped-Accredited-Africa-Training-Institute-for-Capacity-Development-1.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 project management course uj | Accredited Africa Training Institute for Capacity Development https://www.aaticd.co.za/tag/project-management-course-uj/ 32 32 121582049 Project Management https://www.aaticd.co.za/course/project-management/ Fri, 06 Dec 2019 07:03:31 +0000 http://aaticd.co.za/?post_type=course&p=1977 Why Attend The overall aim of this course is to provide participants with the necessary skills required to plan their projects by creating project scope statements and project work breakdown structures. Additionally, participants will learn how to develop key performance indicators for monitoring and controlling their project schedule and budget. The course also aims at […]

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The overall aim of this course is to provide participants with the necessary skills required to plan their projects by creating project scope statements and project work breakdown structures. Additionally, participants will learn how to develop key performance indicators for monitoring and controlling their project schedule and budget. The course also aims at assisting participants in appraising the feasibility of their projects by applying capital budgeting techniques. Finally, the course will cover how to effectively plan project stakeholders’ engagement and manage their expectations.

Course Methodology

The course uses a mix of interactive techniques, such as brief presentations by consultant and participants, and psychometric assessments. The course also features the use of a number of group exercises and case studies followed by plenary discussions.

Course Objectives

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

  • Plan projects using statement of work and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
  • Schedule projects activities and build the project network model
  • Calculate project budgets and schedule variances using Earned Value (EV) techniques
  • Select the right projects using capital budgeting techniques
  • Relate to project stakeholders through better negotiation and communication skills

Target Audience

Project managers, members of project offices, project sponsors, functional managers, senior management and individuals interested in project management. This course is worth 30 Professional Development Units (PDUs).

Target Competencies

  • Planning projects
  • Organizing projects
  • Executing projects
  • Controlling projects
  • Cognitive abilities
  • Communication

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]]> 1977 Establishing and Managing the Project Management Office (PMO) https://www.aaticd.co.za/course/establishing-and-managing-the-project-management-office-pmo/ Mon, 04 Nov 2019 13:28:12 +0000 http://aaticd.co.za/?post_type=course&p=1908 Why Attend The overall aim of this course is to provide participants with the knowledge required to build and manage the Project Management Office (PMO). The course involves coaching participants on assessing the project management maturity level of their organization and implementing strategies to improve it. The course also aims at assisting participants in tailoring a […]

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The overall aim of this course is to provide participants with the knowledge required to build and manage the Project Management Office (PMO). The course involves coaching participants on assessing the project management maturity level of their organization and implementing strategies to improve it. The course also aims at assisting participants in tailoring a project management methodology that fits their organization’s environment.

Course Methodology

The course uses a mix of interactive techniques, such as brief presentations by the consultant and the participants and psychometric assessments. The course also features the use of a number of group exercises and case studies followed by plenary discussions.

Course Objectives

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

  • Relate organizational strategy to the project framework
  • Develop a business case that outlines the Project Management Office (PMO) challenges and opportunities
  • Evaluate and increase the project maturity level of the organization
  • Create the PMO charter and implement the relevant strategy phases
  • Establish a project management methodology and governance
  • Assemble the PMO team and establish performance measurements
  • Discover the consulting role of PMO in knowledge management

Target Audience

Project Management Office (PMO) directors and managers, members of project offices, project sponsors, functional managers, senior management and all individuals involved in building and managing the PMO. This course is worth 30 Professional Development Units (PDUs).

Target Competencies

  • Strategy execution
  • Leading
  • Communicating
  • Planning
  • Coaching
  • Teamwork

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]]> 1908 Advanced Project Management https://www.aaticd.co.za/course/advanced-project-management/ Tue, 22 Oct 2019 14:16:21 +0000 http://aaticd.co.za/?post_type=course&p=1863 Why Attend The overall aim of this course is to provide participants with the knowledge and skills needed to perform an in-depth analysis of a project during the planning and implementation phases. Participants in this interactive course will learn all the critical tools and techniques required to make decisions that optimize the successful execution of […]

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The overall aim of this course is to provide participants with the knowledge and skills needed to perform an in-depth analysis of a project during the planning and implementation phases. Participants in this interactive course will learn all the critical tools and techniques required to make decisions that optimize the successful execution of a project in a dynamic environment.

Course Methodology

This course relies on the use of individual and group exercises aimed at helping participants learn all key project management activities. The course also relies on the use of a number of case studies and presentations by participants, followed by discussions. In addition, this course incorporates pre-and post-testing.

Course Objectives

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

  • Define project management frameworks, processes, and tools in compliance with the Project Management Institute (PMI) standards
  • Apply different techniques that will assist in the project selection process
  • Construct project diagrams, schedules, and plans and use different techniques to perform an in-depth analysis of project schedules and plans
  • Identify different methods for cost estimating and project budgeting
  • Manage time and cost deviations through applying ‘earned value analysis’
  • Employ risk management plans and apply risk response strategies to ensure successful implementation of the project
  • Develop program management plans in compliance with PMI standards

Target Audience

Personnel who are seeking in-depth knowledge of creating and managing project plans. The course is also designed to provide comprehensive-time, cost and risk analysis as well as several techniques used to regain control over projects. Meirc is assigned as a Registered Educational Provider (REP) with the Project Management Institute (PMI®). This course is worth 30 Professional Development Units (PDUs).

Target Competencies

  • Project management
  • Performing project scheduling
  • Developing project plans
  • Managing project budget
  • Developing project controls
  • Risk management

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