Certificate in Advanced Project Management

Certificate in Advanced Project Management

Why Attend

This course aims to train people on how to do a thorough project analysis during the planning and implementation phases. Participants in this interactive course will learn all the critical tools and techniques required to optimize the successful execution of a project in a dynamic environment.

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Overview
Course Methodology

This course uses individual and group exercises to train participants on all crucial project management skills. The course also relies on using several 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 financial and non-financial models to select the right project that aligns with overall organization strategy
  • Construct project diagrams, schedules, and plans and use different techniques, including critical path and critical chain methods, to analyze project schedules and plans in-depth and develop plans and roadmaps for agile projects
  • Identify different methods for cost estimating and project budgeting and perform cash flow analysis
  • Employ risk management plans and apply risk response strategies to ensure the successful implementation of a project.
  • Manage time and cost deviations by applying 'earned value analysis
Target Audience

Personnel who are seeking in-depth knowledge of creating and managing project plans. The course is also designed to comprehensively analyze time, cost, and risk and provide several techniques to regain control over projects. 

Target Competencies
  • Project management
  • Performing project scheduling
  • Developing project plans
  • Managing project budgets
  • Developing project controls
  • Risk management
Note

Meirc has been reviewed and approved by the PMI® Authorized Training Partner Program. This course is worth 30 Professional Development Units (PDUs).

Course Outline
  • Overview of Project Management

    • Defining project management terminologies
    • Project life cycles
    • Predictive project management overview
    • Agile project management overview
    • Agile ceremonies

 

  • Project Selection
    • Defining project success
    • Aligning projects with strategy
    • Project selection non-financial models
    • Project selection financial models
    • Ranking/prioritization analysis
  • Project Planning and Scheduling

    • Critical Path Method
    • Resource planning
    • Critical chain Method
    • Use of buffers
    • Adaptive planning for agile projects
    • Product roadmap
  • Project Budgeting

    • Cost estimating techniques
    • Cost baseline
    • Project budget
    • Cashflow analysis
    • Cost optimization
  • Project Risk Management

    • Project risk identification
    • Project risk response planning
    • Monte Carlo simulation
    • Black swan
  • Project Control

    • Earned value method
    • Managing deviations
    • Key performance indicators
    • Dashboards and scorecards
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Project Management Institute (PMI)

Meirc is a member of the PMI ATP Program. PMI does not specifically endorse, approve, or warrant ATP’s products, courses, publications, or services. The PMI ATP seal is a registered mark of the Project Management Institute, Inc.

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Meirc Professional Certificate (MPC)

MPC certified courses by Meirc Training & Consulting are designed for those willing to challenge themselves and go the extra distance. Participants who fully attend an MPC course and successfully complete the test on the last day, will receive a Meirc Professional Certificate (MPC), in addition to the one they receive for full attendance. MPC certificates are regionally recognized and can be quite valuable when applying for more senior roles within the organization or outside.

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