Provider: Savvy-U Developed by: MCM Project Management Instructor: Brian S. Maddox, PMP, MBA Authors: Brian Maddox, PMP and Nick Maddox, PMP Media: Online Course Type: Self-Paced, e-Learning Course Length: 1 hour Cost: $29.99 PMI PDUs: 1 NMA CEUs: .1
Program Content
Project Cost Management supports the PMBOK® Guide - Fourth Edition. In this self-paced online course you will be introduced to Project Management Institute (PMI) based standards, tools and techniques, and interactively guided through the Project Cost Management processes. You will receive four (4) templates that will allow you to efficiently and effectively manage project costs.
Learning Objectives
Research shows that project efficiency and success can be improved through the implementation of repeatable processes, standardized toolsets, and industry proven techniques. Having an adequate framework and methodology to manage a project is critical for business organizations that today must deal with a multitude of internal and external stakeholders in an ever changing and rapid business and political environment. This interactive training will share with you industry-leading best practices in applying effective, industry proven project management tools and techniques.
Participant Level of Understanding
This program is intended for participants with a basic to intermediate knowledge level of project management.
Who Should Attend?
This training is open to anyone who wants a better understanding of how to successfully manage projects.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this training.
Advance Preparation
There is no advanced preparation required for this training.
Training Recognition and Credits
Project Management Institute (PMI) Professional Development Units (PDUs).
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will receive one (1) PDU. National Management Association (NMA) Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will receive point-one (.1) CEUs.
Course Outline
Introduction
Instructor Introduction
Course Navigation Tips
About this Course
What to Expect
Cost Management Overview
Cost Management Plan + Template
Estimate Costs
Estimate Costs Overview
Estimate Costs Questions and Answers
Estimate Costs Tools and Techniques
Expert Judgment
Analogous Estimating
Parametric Estimates
Three-Point Estimates
Reserve Analysis
Cost of Quality
Project Management Estimating Software
Vendor Bid Analysis
Activity Cost Estimates
Determine Budget
Determine Budget Overview
Determine Budget Questions and Answers
Cost Performance Baseline
Cost Performance Baseline and Total Project Funding
Project Budget + Template
Control Costs
Control Costs Overview
Control Costs Overview Questions and Answers + Variance Analysis Template