COMPUTER APPLICATION IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT (Use of Microsoft Project in Project Planning, Scheduling and Controlling Processes)

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INTRODUCTION 
Microsoft Project is one of the leading project management software in the market utilized conveniently in diverse industries including construction, Information Technology, Oil & Gas and even the pharmaceuticals. It is widely accepted for its ease of learning- with as little as a 1 day training it is possible to grasp the rudiments of MS Project to start developing simple schedules for project of moderate complexity.

MS Project like any other project management software, even the most sophisticated, cannot and will not manage projects for you. MS Project is but a tool that Project managers use to simplify, systemize, and direct the processes for delivering projects effectively and efficiently. To be able to derive the full value from this great software a good grasp of project management knowledge, processes and experience in executing projects is essential. This training will enable any individual from the beginner in project management practice to the most experienced practitioner to develop the necessary knowledge and skill to make MS Project one of the most effective tools in their repertoire of project performance enhancing assets.

COURSE CONTENTS:
• Review of PMI project management Framework
• Creating the Work Breakdown Structure for a project of moderate to high complexity
• Configuring MSP for real life project constraints
• Defining project activities for complex projects
• Sequencing project activities for complex projects
• Estimating project activity resources for complex projects
• Estimating project activity durations using PERT only
• Developing the Project schedule (schedule compression techniques)
• Controlling the project schedule
• Practice sessions
• Controlling Projects: Earned Value management
• Managing Multiple projects in MSP
• Sharing Resources between multiple projects in MSP
• Customizing MS Project (creating custom fields, tables and reports)
• Practice sessions

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
The 3 day intensive course focuses on the efficient use of Microsoft Project and is designed for Management staff, Project managers, Project engineers, Project administrators/coordinators, Architects, Contractors, Suppliers, Client representatives and all those involved in the project delivery chain.
This workshop is designed to address this deficiency and serve as a refresher course for the experienced practitioners of the rules.


DATE: Tuesday 29th – Thursday 31th July, 2014

TIME: 9:00a.m – 3:00p.m daily

VENUE: Plot 4, Oyetubo Street, Off Obafemi Awolowo Way, Ikeja, Lagos,

COURSE FEE: ACEN Members NGN60,000.00 per participant Non-ACEN Members NGN75,000.00 per participant

FACILITATOR
The workshop will be facilitated and delivered by Engr. Emmanuel Williams PMP, CCNP, B.Sc. (MECH) of Comprehensive Project Management Services (CPMS) Limited.

The course fee above covers registration, workshop materials, tea/coffee breaks, lunch and certificate of participation. For registration details, contact Kola – 08033490492 (kola@acen.org.ng), Segun – 08053025379 (segun@acen.org.ng) or Samson – 07036190541 (samson@acen.org.ng). Please kindly confirm your attendance with the Secretariat through the contact persons before Friday, 25th July, 2014 to avail yourself of the 7% fee discount window.
Register now!!! 

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