1. The Goal: To Climb Above The Competition Copyright 2005: I Lead Projects, L.L.C. Course Description Project Manager Core Competencies The core competency course provides an overview of the hard and soft concepts and practices utilized by Project Managers and Project Team Members in the delivery of successful projects. The modules move through the complete project life cycle from initiation to closeout, An integrated case study is included to give you realistic application of various concepts and practices presented during the course. Who Should Attend Project Manager Core Competencies is an introductory course for individuals with direct project responsibilities. Learning Objectives 1.Understand the project environment including basic definitions, project life cycles and key factors that influence a project 2.Understand the roles of the project hierarchy of Senior Management, Project Manager and Project Team Members 3.Understand key elements within the project life cycle processes of Initiation, Planning, Implementation, Closeout, and Control 4.Be aware of managing the various dynamics of Project Teams and Leading Project Teams 5.Understand quality management and process improvement within the project environment 6.Provide an overview of Contract Management Process within the project environment

2. The Goal: To Climb Above The Competition Copyright 2005: I Lead Projects, L.L.C. Course Topics Project Manager Core Competencies Module I: The Project Environment Introduction Basic Definition of “Project” and “Project Management” Project Life Cycle Influences of Project Environment Module II: The Project Team The Roles of the Project Team Types of Authority Project Manager Role Senior Management Role Team Member Role Project Charter Team Charter Leadership Leadership versus Management Leading Projects Leading Effective Project Teams Team Formation Phases Team Structures Characteristics of Effective Teams Team Issues Handling Conflict Negotiation Module III: Project Initiation Needs Requirements Life Cycle Transitioning Expectations to Objectives SMART Objectives Functional and Technical Requirements Project Selection Methods General Methods Financial Benefit to Cost Ratio Present Value and Net Present Value Project Contract Management Contracting Process Types of Contracts Buyer versus Seller Perspective Module IV: Project Planning Work Breakdown Structure Resource Requirements Estimating Types of Estimates Estimating Error Ranges Duration Estimates Cost Estimates PERT

3. The Goal: To Climb Above The Competition Copyright 2005: I Lead Projects, L.L.C. Course Topics Project Manager Core Competencies (cont) Risk Management Risk Definitions Risk Identification Risk Analysis Risk Prioritization Risk Response Planning Resource Allocation Building Project Schedules Network Diagrams and Critical Path Method Leveling Resources Gantt Charts Milestone Charts Building Budgets Performance Costs Reserves Cost Curves Baselines Module V: Project Implementation Project Control Status & Tracking Risk Plan Implementation Change Management Quality Management Setting up Quality Organization Planning for Quality Quality Assurance Process Improvement Safety Management Module VI: Project Closeout Contract Closeout Administrative Closeout Lessons Learned