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Project Management: Estimating and Scheduling Resources
Product Code: PROJ06 Time: 2 Hour(s) CEUs: Available

Summary:

This course explains estimating and scheduling concepts, provides guidelines for estimating and scheduling, and describes the advantage of project management tools such as Microsoft Project.

Objectives:

After completing this course, students will be able to:
bulletDefine estimating
bulletList the questions you need to answer to begin estimating a project
bulletExplain the importance of historical data
bulletList the factors to consider when estimating cost
bulletList the factors to consider when estimating resources
bulletExplain the advantages of scheduling methods such as PERT and CPM
bulletExplain how to take advantage of project management software

Outline:

bulletBasics of Scheduling
bulletThe Definition of Estimating
bulletAssumptions When Estimating
bulletEstimating Methods
bulletResource Estimates
bulletBasics of Budgeting
bulletApproval of Work Plan
bulletProject Management Software

Features:

bulletExercises that allow users to practice the application
bulletA file containing the text of the exercises
bulletA glossary
bulletA Skill Assessment

Applicability:

This course is for anyone wanting to learn about project management. It can also be helpful in preparing for the Project Management Institute project management certification.

Prerequisites:

Project Management: Project Management OverviewProject Management: Understanding the Project Manager's RoleProject Management: Defining the ProblemProject Management: Determining the StrategyProject Management: Developing the Work Breakdown Structure

Technical Requirements:

200MHz Pentium with 32MB Ram. 640 x 480 256-color video (800 x 600 is recommended). Windows 95 and higher (98 or higher for MindLeaders Central). Minimum Connection Speed: 28.8k. Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher (5.5 or higher for MindLeaders Central) required. Macromedia Flash player 6.0 is recommended for full functionality, but not required to play the courses. Sound card, with speakers or headphones is recommended, but not required to play the courses. JavaScript must be enabled. Netscape and AOL browsers not supported.

Copyright Information:

bulletMicrosoft® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

Terms of Use:

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