APM Project Management

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Davidson House,

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Reading, RG1 3EU

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APM Project Management (APMP)

Course purpose:

Plans are nothing; planning is everything.

Dwight D. Eisenhower

This module covers the fundamental principles of developing and underpinning a robust project plan.

Such a plan is vital for the success of any project and effort invested in producing one is vital in building

team understanding and commitment to the project. Any project has a better chance of success, if

everyone is clear of the objectives and their role within the master plan. Building this commitment tothe project plan requires an understanding from the whole project team of the approach, tools and

techniques of project management planning. This module covers the fundamental principles of project

planning and the importance of involving the project team in the development of the project plan.

Duration: 1 day (or with e-learning support)

Target Audience:

The course is ideal for those who need an improve understanding of project management planning andcontrol.

Objectives

On the completion of the course the delegate will:

• Explain scope management including describe a Product Breakdown Structure (PBS), Work

Breakdown Structure (WBS) and Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS) and Organisational Breakdown

Structure (OBS).

• Explain the reasons for using a Responsibility Assignment Matrix (RAM).

• Explain how a project schedule is created and maintained.

• Demonstrate the use of different techniques for scheduling projects.

• Explain the advantages and disadvantages of using software tools for scheduling.

• Describe resource management.



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• Distinguish between resource smoothing (time-limited scheduling) and resource leveling

(resource-limited scheduling).

• Demonstrate the use of different resource management techniques.

• Explain budgeting and cost management.

• Explain the benefits of budgeting and cost management and the links the schedule.

Number of places: 12-14 Approx. cost: £100 per person

Course contents

Course introduction

An introduction to the course learning objectives and structure. Delegate introductions and

discussion of their individual needs, the skills they bring to the group and ideals for improving project

planning within their team.

Defining the Scope

The foundation of good planning is a clear definition of the project scope. This can be derived from ananalysis of the project deliverables and requirements, followed by the progressive development of the

work breakdown structure. This session includes:

a. Scope definition techniques based on requirements and deliverables using the product

breakdown structure to define the scope of supply.

b. Use of the work breakdown structure to develop and define the scope of work required



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c. Use of the cost breakdown structure, organisation breakdown structure and role assignment

matrix to define accountability for the deliverables and budget.

Syndicate Exercise: defining the scope of Whirlwind bikes

Developing the Plan

Understanding the dependencies between the delivery of different work packages and teams at an

early stage is vital to the smooth delivery of projects. The precedence diagram is the methods to

develop these linkages between activities, work packages and teams. We will explore a range of linking

relationship available to develop a fair representation of the work plan. This session includes:

a. Development and use of the precedence diagram

b. Typical dependencies including finish-start, start- start, finish- finish

c. The use of leads and lags.

Syndicate Exercise: developing a precedence diagram.

Developing the Plan Critical Path Analysis

Understanding and optimising the critical path is a vital step in making sure that resources are focused

on the most important activities. We will develop and understanding of those activities with orwithout float, using a forward and backwards path analysis. In this session we will also discuss the

strengths and weaknesses of using software tools for project planning. This session includes:

a. Identifying the critical path using a forwards and backwards pass

b. The use of float in theory and in practice

c. The strengths and weaknesses of using of project planning software such as Microsoft Project

or Primavera



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Syndicate Exercise: developing a critical path analysis and Gantt chart

Resource Planning and Cost Management

People make projects work and in this session we will look at the impact of resourcing on the

schedule. We will include the use of smoothing and levelling to reduce resource constraints and the

peak demand for resources. This session will also examine how the project budget can be integrated

with the schedule to create a cost and resource loaded plan. This session includes:

a. Different types of resources reusable and replenishable

b. Development of a resource histograms

c. Using smoothing and levelling to manager resource constraints

d. Producing a cost and resource loaded budget.

Syndicate Exercise: resource planning and cost management

Plan presentation and review

The final session includes the presentation of the plans prepared in syndicate exercises for peer review

by the group. Followed by individual action planning to define the next steps to apply what has been

learned in the course in the workplace.

Individual Exercise: Planning next steps in the work place

AFTER THE WORKSHOP

You will be automatically registered on the on-going community of practice, where you can join others

who have been part of the programme, share experiences and develop your knowledge through the

forum for as long as you want.

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