IMPORTANT:
Participants are required to bring their own laptops loaded with Spreadsheet and Microsoft Project 2013 or later version software. Free trial versions of MS Project software can be downloaded from internet.


Synopsis

Master the fundamentals of Project Planning and Scheduling in 2 days! Complemented by using Microsoft Project Software Applications Tool.

Studies have shown that the success rate of projects will increase when a systematic and structured approach to project Planning, Scheduling and Budgeting is adopted, aided by the use of software application tools. Get a solid understanding of state-of- the-art project planning and scheduling tools & techniques based on PMBOK Guide to get the project done on time, within budget, scope and quality.
Unlike other workshops, this program combines a 1-day theoretical and 1-day practical approach by emphasizing the essential principles with case studies, examples, hands-on exercises and templates complemented by practicing popular Microsoft Project software tool.


Benefits/Objectives

• Master fundamental project management knowledge, skills, tools & techniques with cross
   references to world class standard in USA-based Project Management Institute’s body of
   knowledge PMBOK®.
• Understand & apply the best practices in Planning, Scheduling, Budgeting, Reporting and
   Tracking Progress.
• Avoid costly mistakes by gaining an insight into the success & failure factors of projects
• Develop SMART Objectives, Work Breakdown Structure, Quality Objectives, Project Plan,
  Schedule, Risk Plan & Subsidiary Plans
• Develop network diagrams to analyse Critical Path and compress project duration
• Estimate project costs and budget using simple, proven techniques
• Assess and mitigate project risks
• Learn and apply hands-on relevant basic MS Project software applications in developing
  Project Plan, Schedule, Reports, Budget and Tracking Progress..
• Networks with other participants and shares valuable experiences


About The Course Leader  

Ir. Frankie Chong (B.Sc., MBA, P.Eng, MIEM, PMP®), a professional engineer with an in-depth knowledge and more than 30 years of working experience in managing small and large projects in various industries. His main areas of work experience include project management & consultancy, engineering operations, technical developments, business re-engineering, education and training.

He specializes in conducting Project Management seminars and training for MNCs and SMI companies, locally and internationally. Hundreds of participants have benefited from his training which is knowledge and skill-based, highly interactive, and complemented with applications and real-life case studies.

Currently, he holds the following credentials:
• A certified PMP® (Project Management Professional No. 512593) credential from PMI (USA)
• A certified trainer registered with the government Human Resource Development Fund (PSMB)
• Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) Certified Construction Project Manager,
  panel expert & trainer in National Competency Standard in construction project management
• Current Chairman of SSIG, IEM. Past Chairman and Adviser of the Institution of Engineers Malaysia
   Project Management Technical Division
• Chief Paper Examiner of a U.K University project management module.


Course Schedule & Outline (8.30am – 5.30pm)

DAY 1: PROJECT PLANNING & SCHEDULING SEMINAR

Module 1: Introduction And Key Concepts

• Definitions, Characteristics  and  Framework  of  Project Management
• Triple Constraints & Trade-offs
• Project Life Cycle Phases, SDLC and Processes
• Success and Failure factors
• De-facto standards and methodology
• Project Business Case & Feasibility Study
• Project Selection Method

Module 2: Project Planning & Scheduling

• Develop Project Plan
• Goals/Objectives / Collect Requirements
• Define Scope / Create Work Breakdown Structure
• Define & Sequence Activities
• Estimate Activity Resources & Durations
• Develop Network Diagram & Project Schedule
• Estimate Costs & Determine Budget / Assign Responsibilities using RAM
• Gantt chart, CPM, PERT Analysis & Compression techniques.

Group Exercise/Assignment/Presentation:
Groups will work on a real project and develop in a step by step manner a Project Schedule and Project Budget.

Module 3: Subsidiary Plans

• Create Quality Plan
• Create HR Plan
• Create Risk Plan
• Create Communication Plan
• Create Stakeholder Plan

Group Exercise/Assignment/Presentation:
Groups will develop subsidiary plans for the selected Project using templates provided.

DAY 2 MICROSOFT PROJECT 2013/2016 PRACTICAL

1. A guided tour of Project
2. Starting a new plan
3. Building a task list
4. Setting up resources
5. Assigning resources to tasks
6. Formatting and sharing your plan
7. Tracking progress
8. Exercise / Assessment - Building A Factory

Who Could Benefit From the Course
 Project Engineers                                      
 Project Managers
 Project Executives                                    
 Project Architects
 Quantity Surveyors                                    
 Site Managers / Site Agents
 Site Supervisors                                        
 Developers
 Contractors and sub-contractors