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Project Estimating and Planning

A Practical Approach for Smaller Projects

 

May 15, 2008 - Beaverton, OR          Also available privately at customer locations!

 

Quick enroll:    Online     Online: CEA Members     fax or mail     Phone: 503-293-3557

 

 

Course Description

 

This course provides tools and techniques for estimating and planning “smaller” projects such as an individual’s portion of a larger project, development projects requiring less than three months, and those everyday things that come up where someone needs to know how long it will take for completion. Project management fundamentals used for planning large projects are the basis for this streamlined approach, which can be easily applied by anyone to create the right-sized plan for their work.

Case studies and real-life examples are used to illustrate project planning success stories, and failures. Each participant leaves with an action plan for implementation based on classroom exercises and discussion.

 

Benefits

 

This course enables you to:

  • improve the accuracy of estimates

  • develop a comprehensive project plan suitable for project size and scope

  • improve project-related communication

  • increase the level of buy-in and commitment to project schedules

 

Who should attend:

  • Engineers

  • Developers

  • IT Professionals

  • Analysts

  • Team Leaders

  • Managers

  • Supervisors

 

Continuing Education Credits:

 

6.5 PDUs (0.65 CEUs)

 

(PMI Members: Use Category 4 process for PDU credit)

 

 

Instructor: Gary C. Hinkle

 

 

Course Content

Project Planning: Big Picture
Overview of project lifecycle
Pros and cons of standard lifecycle models
Which lifecycle model is best?
Project documentation
Examples of good planning and poor planning
How much planning is the right amount?
Dealing with ambiguity and uncertain resource availability

Project Culture
Creating a successful project environment
Elements of project culture
Prioritization of multiple projects
Meeting culture: avoiding the traps that waste people’s time

Project Estimating
Estimation challenges
Prerequisites for estimation
Comparison of estimation methods
Estimation steps
Estimation exercise

Planning and Scheduling Details
Planning steps
Streamlined Work Breakdown Structure
Commitment-based scheduling
Project status communication
Cost of delay
“Success” criteria
Project plan template

Case Studies
Effect of Poor Planning on Established Successful Company
Project Documentation Improves Time to Market
Poor Estimate by High-Performing Team

Outstanding Project Leader

Sharing of Project Planning Responsibilities

 


Our Guarantee

If for any reason you are not satisfied, write to us within 30 days after attending the workshop and return the course materials and we'll arrange for you to receive a full refund - hassle-free!


 

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

 

Dates and Locations:

May 15, 2008 - Kingstad Center, Beaverton, OR - 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

 

Course Fee: $465 (Call for groups of five or more)

CEA Members: $395

 

Workshop fee includes continental breakfast, lunch, snacks, a comprehensive workbook, and email/phone follow-up with the instructor after the workshop to assist with implementation.

 

Class size is limited to 20 people.  Please register early to guarantee enrollment.

 

Four easy ways to register:

 

Online: Groups and Individuals     CEA Members (Continuing Education Alliance Program)

 

By Phone

Toll free: 800-577-3528

or 503-293-3557

 

 

The best way to guarantee your enrollment when making a reservation is to pay with a credit card, or you can mail your payment before the workshop date.  We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover cards.

 

By Fax

 

Complete the Registration Form online, print, and fax to 503-293-8499

 

By Mail

 

Complete the Registration Form online, print, and mail to:

 

Auxilium, Inc.

10260 SW Greenburg Rd.

Suite 400

Portland, OR  97223

 

Important Information

 

We begin at 9:00 AM sharp and wrap up at 5:00 PM

Check-in begins at 8:30 AM.

 

Parking

We do our best to find seminar facilities that provide plenty of free parking.  However, some facilities have paid parking only.  You may want to check with the facility personnel to determine parking fees and they can often direct you to free parking in the vicinity of the facility.

 

Tape recording

Our programs are fully copyrighted by Auxilium, Inc.  No audio recording or videotaping, please.

 

Disclaimer

Course content, instructor and availability are subject to change without notice. We reserve the right to cancel a course for any reason.  If we must cancel a course, liability is limited to a refund of the paid registration fee.

 

Cancellations and substitutions

Payment is required in advance but is refundable, less a $25 processing fee, if your cancellation is received 5 full business days before the course. If you fail to attend and do not notify us in advance, the fee is not refunded. Substitutes are welcome.  Simply send the substitute on the day of the workshop and notify the instructor of the change on arrival.

 

Contact us for more information.

 

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