By the end of this course participants will be able to:
- Describe the major components of a well-defined project
- Explain the functionality of each phase of the project lifecycle and associated deliverables
- Create a Project Management Plan (PMP), including a Statement of Work (SOW) and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
- Identify methods to obtain reasonable project estimates to develop a realistic project schedule
- Use Earned Value to control and report a projects status and evaluate the impact of potential changes on the PMP
- Recognize the relationship between leadership and teamwork development, as well as the importance of communicating to all stakeholders
Objectives:
Upon completion of these training programs, each participant will: know how to build, manage, and execute a project, and understand the tools used for a successful project management system.
Audience:
This course is an introductory course. It is intended for transit professionals whose current and/or future responsibilities include planning, managing, and executing all phases of a projects lifecycle.
Goals:
The goal of this course is to help transit professionals appreciate the importance of analyzing, leading, and managing the complexities of transit projects by providing them with the tools to foster success.
Important: This online course will take place over 4 days, from 1:00pm – 4:30pm EASTERN each day, via Zoom. Please do not register for this course if you can not commit to attending all four sessions. Participants who do not attend the full course (all four days) will not receive course certificates. NTI will only issue Certificates of Completion to individuals who attend the entire course. Please plan to attend all 4 day sessions.
CEUs: 1.20
