Print this page Project Management Guidebook_Part 2 – Application Tools
Jurandir Primo, PE
Course Outline
This five-hour online course is only an introduction of many practical concepts utilized in Project Management. The basic assumption, here, is the knowlewdge of business management tools based on production processes, quality methods and scientific management approaches.
This course includes
a multiple choice quiz at the end,
Learning Objective
At the conclusion of this course, the student will:
- Understand the concepts and parameters used in production management;
- Understand the concepts and parameters used in quality management methods;
- Understand the concepts and parameters used in industrial production, quality systems, planning techniques;
- Understand the common terms usually used for management technologies;
- Know the meaning and application of the Program Evaluation and Review Technique;
- Be able to learn and recognize the importance of project management in our society, due its huge use in engineering and industrial production;
- Know the basic comprehension of the terms generally used in production management as Six Sigma, 5 W´s and 1 H, Production Planning and Control and ERP ;
- Be able to learn the concepts used in the stages of project planning and Microsoft Project;
- Recognize project characteristics, team members, checklist, project constraints, and phases of a project;
- Know the minimum concepts of production systems as MRP, RMP, HRM, JIT, Kanban, Kaizen and Lean Manufacturing; and
- Understand how to apply quality management systems as TQM, QMS, FMEA, SQC, Cause and Effect, Control Charts and Histograms.
Intended Audience
This course is intended for everyone, women or men, begginers, students, technicians, land surveyors, architects, engineers, contractors and professionals interested or working with project management or manage projects more effectively.
Benefit to Attendees
Attendee of this course will be able to understand, specify and apply high level management in short or large projects since he (she) is a qualified professional or looking for qualification.
Course Introduction
To become a good project manager, one needs to understand all aspects of project management, which involve many knowledge areas: project integration, production systems, planning, scope, time, cost, quality, communications plans, risk and procurement. The student will understand the terms, concepts and the basic principles used in Project Management.
Course Content
In this lesson, you are required to download and study the following course content in PDF format:
Project Management Guidebook_Part 2 – Application Tools
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the above underlined hypertext to view, download or print the document for your
study. Because of the large file size, we recommend that you first save the
file to your computer by right clicking the mouse and choosing "Save Target
As ...", and then open the file in Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you still experience
any difficulty in downloading or opening this file, you may need to close some
applications or reboot your computer to free up some memory.
Course Summary
Project Management Guidebook_Part 2 – Application Tools can be used to give the main guidelines to choose the correct application under the PMBOK or other mandatory requirements, or production activities. Project management defines here the production and quality management requirements, planning techniques, selecting methods, quality and production control. Project management skills are very important for licensed professionals such as engineers, land surveyors and architects because they deal with projects on a daily basis.
Related Links
For additional technical information related to this subject, please visit the following websites:
www.pmisp.com.br
www.projectmanagement.com
https://en.wikipedia.com
Max's Project Management Wisdom
TenStep Project Management Process
Project Management Tips - Guidance for Real Life Situations
Essential Resources for Successful Projects...
Management-class.co.uk
Quiz
Once you finish studying the above course content, you need to take a quiz to obtain the PDH credits.
DISCLAIMER: The materials contained in the online course are not intended as a representation or warranty on the part of PDH Center or any other person/organization named herein. The materials are for general information only. They are not a substitute for competent professional advice. Application of this information to a specific project should be reviewed by a registered architect and/or professional engineer/surveyor. Anyone making use of the information set forth herein does so at their own risk and assumes any and all resulting liability arising therefrom.
