This course provides an introduction to the Planning Process Group and the activities that take place within that group. This includes development of the project management plan, the WBS, and the project schedule.
Objectives:
Summarize information about the Planning Process Group
Explain what makes a WBS so important to a project
Explain how the activity processes in the Planning Process Group affect the project schedule
Identify some common pitfalls that apply to cost estimation
Describe how effective risk management can impact a project
Explain the importance of good communication skills
Topics:
The Planning Process Group
Work Breakdown Structure
The Activity Processes
Schedule Development
Estimating Costs and Determining a Budget
Risk Management Principles and the PMI Philosophy
Communications Planning
Technical Requirements:
Minimum 500MHz Processor; 128 MB RAM; Minimum display resolution 800x600; Windows 2000, XP, Vista, 7 or Mac OS X v10.4+; Internet Explorer 7.0+ or Firefox 3.0+ or Chrome 3.0+ or Safari 4.0+. 56K minimum connection; Adobe Flash Player 9.0+ or Windows Media Player 9.0+ for IE users who do not have Adobe Flash Player; JavaScript, popup windows and cookies enabled; Sound card with speakers or headphones strongly recommended.
