Projects and project management has become the foundation for success in the public and private sectors. Enterprises achieve their goals through projects and effective project management. Successful project management requires achieving the scope (e.g., intended result), cost and schedule. In addition, the increasing complexity of work and demands for “more with less” place special demands on the project manager.

These programs go beyond the “What is project management and practices” to providing practical “How To” guidance, tools and techniques, and processes to implement in today’s working world.

The Professional in Project Management (PPM)™ certification comprises of project management modules including – how to plan, execute, control and complete projects. The core focus on key trends in managing projects and demands on the project managers, the PPM™ project is very useful for project schedules, develop project measures and approaches to project control; and how to develop, lead and motivate project teams.

The Professional in Project Management (PPM)™ Certificate and E-Course-ware is Accredited and Approved by the International Accreditation Organization (IAO)

The following Syllabus are included in the PPM exam:

Module 1 – Project Management Fundamentals

• Defining a project and project management
• How projects can benefit you and your organization
• Project life cycles
• Selling your own project ideas
• Role & skills of the project manager
• Creating a vision
• Setting project goals
• Project planning worksheets
• The statement of work

Module 2 – Project Management Training

• What a project is
• Project management basics
• How projects can help you
• A project’s life cycle
• Selling and preparing a project
• The role of a project manager
• Project goals
• Laying out a project
• Project risks and contingency planning
• The work breakdown structure
• Planning tools and budgets
• Teamwork and development
• Communication
• Closing out a project
• Team meetings
• Project presentations

Module 3 – Intermediate Project Management

• What really needs to be done?
• Scheduling your project
• The Work Breakdown Structure and other planning tools
• Budgeting
• Project risks
• Schedule and budget compression
• Change control process
• Closing out a project

Module 4 – Effective Planning & Scheduling

• Projects and schedules
• The Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
• Estimating activity durations
• Identifying task dependencies
• Aligning resources with activities
• Project planning
• Scheduling software
• Uncertainty and risk management
• Communication
• Creating a viable schedule
• Updating and monitoring the schedule

Module 5 – Advanced Project Management

• Choosing the Project Team
• Scheduling Your Project
• Building a Winning Team
• Team meetings
• Nine Easy Ways to Reward Your Team
• Developing a Communication Plan
• Communicating with Sponsors and Executives
• Dealing with Problem Team Members

Module 6 – Team Building

• Types of teams
• The TORI model
• The Team Player Survey
• Organizations Today
• The Stages of Team Development
• Communication Skills
• Shared Leadership
• DeBono’s Thinking Hats
• Managing Team Conflict
• The Trust/Relationship Model
• Obtaining Consensus
• Team-Shaping Factors
• Team Problem-Solving
• SWOT Analysis

Module 7 – Building Better Teams

• Defining teams
• Establishing team norms
• Working as a team
• Your team player type
• Building team trust
• The stages of team development
• Team building with TORI
• Communication
• Becoming a good team player

Module 8 – Risk Management

• Understanding risk
• Risk management activities
• Assessing risk
• Responding to risks
• Resourcing controls
• Reaction planning
• Reporting and monitoring
• Communication
• Reviewing and evaluating the framework

Module 9 – Crisis Management

• What is crisis management?
• Training leaders and staff
• Conducting the crisis audit
• Performing a risk level analysis
• Developing a response process
• Consulting with the experts
• Incident management techniques
• Working through the issues
• Establishing an emergency operations center
• Building business continuity and recovery
• Recovering and moving on
• Plenty of case studies and practice opportunities

Module 10 – Time Management

• The Power of a Change
• Changing Our Perspective
• Setting Goals
• Planning Tips and Tricks
• Setting a Routine
• Doing it Right
• Putting an End to Procrastination
• Getting Organized
• Organizing Your Files
• Managing Your Workload

Module 11 – Leadership Skills

• Managing your time and energy
• What makes a good leader?
• Communication as a leadership tool
• The commitment curve
• Employee development models
• Dealing with conflict and difficult issues
• What successful leaders do

Module 12 – Self-Leadership

• What is self-leadership?
• Knowing who you are
• Change management
• Knowing what you do
• Motivation for optimists
• Using what you know

Module 13 – Communication Strategies

• Creating positive relationships
• Growing our self-awareness
• Communication basics and barriers
• Asking questions and listening skills
• Body language
• Communication styles
• Creating a positive self-image
• Frame of reference
• Techniques for the workplace
• Assertiveness

Module 14 – Knowledge Management

• Definitions of knowledge management, tacit knowledge, explicit knowledge, and KMBOK
• The business case for knowledge management
  (WBS)
• The knowledge management mix
• The knowledge management framework
• Knowledge management models
• The knowledge management toolkit
• Implementing knowledge management initiatives
• Designing a chief knowledge officer position
• Case studies and success stories

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