Project Management Fundamentals-The Ideal Path to Success

Course Objectives

• Overview of PMI Project Management process and Project Life cycle
• Understand essential project management terminology and tools
• Develop greater confidence in defining, planning, and managing projects.
• Gain a deeper understanding of core project management competencies.
• Build a project management plan with your project team in a simulated project environment.
• Practice applying project management skills.
• Increase effectiveness and efficiency.
• Review crucial soft skills techniques
• Learn how to effectively manage all phases of a project
• Improve Project Management Skills
• Understand of five Project Management process groups and its sub-processes
• Understanding the PMI process
• And much more

Who should attend

Individuals who will benefit from this course include anyone whose work directly or indirectly supports projects (including entry-level project/program managers) and anyone who can improve the efficiency of his or her day-to-day work by applying modern project management concepts and methods.

Workshop Details

Registration Categories

• PMI-SAC Members – $400 CAD
• Non Members – $650 CAD

Program Logistics

• Location - University of Calgary Main Campus
• Date – 07th and 8th September 2018
• Time – 8.30am to 4.30pm
• Building - TBA (Campus Map http://www.ucalgary.ca/map/)
• Room Number - TBA (Interactive Room Finder http://ucmapspro.ucalgary.ca/RoomFinder/)
• Parking - http://www.ucalgary.ca/parking/visitorparking 
• Transit - http://ucmaps.ucalgary.ca/PublicFiles/CurrentMaps/ACCESS_Calgary.pdf

Details

• This workshop will count towards 15 PDUs
• Breakfast and Lunch will be provided

Registration Link: https://securegs.com/pmi-sac/

Facilitator - Saad Ahmed

• Over 20 years of experience in municipal government sector that includes project management training and consulting domains
• Currently, working at the City of Calgary as Program Manager implementing business technology programs and projects for past 15 years
• Holds Bachelor of Computer Science majoring in Information Systems and Project Management Professional (PMP) since 2006
• Teach Project Management Methodology at Mount Royal University, S.A.I.T - School of Construction and Red Deer College.
• Trainer, mentor, supporting delivery managers, project managers and business analysts in using PM tools and Methodologies
• Provides project management services in areas such as project initiation, work plan development, estimating, project controls, methodology usag

ALL FOR ONE & ONE FOR ALL: TEAMING WITH YOUR PROCUREMENT and CONTRACTING FUNCTIONS FOR GREATER PROJECT SUCCESS (7 PDUs)

PMI-SAC is pleased to bring you this innovative and information one-day workshop purposefully designed to provide you with solutions for successful interaction and outcomes with procurement and contracting function in your organization.

Over many years of work as project managers, procurement experts and contract specialists, the designers of this workshop have personally experienced the negative effects of poor engagement among PM’s and their procurement and contracting colleagues: ill-defined scopes, schedule delays, change management challenges, reduced quality of work - and often strained relationships. Conversely, there are many opportunities for generating benefits from greater alignment and collaboration between these disciplines.

This workshop will focus on helping PM’s understand how procurement and contracts resources execute their work: their goals, perspectives, methods and best practices – with a view to identifying and leveraging opportunities that create alignment within the project. The session will also show participants how to best level those resources – and embed Contracting, and Procurement strategies into their Project Execution Plan for greatest impact.

The workshop will provide project managers with knowledge of methods, processes and tools needed to successfully interface with procurement and contracting personnel, functions and processes.

As a result of attending this session, PM’s will better understand how to utilize procurement and contract resources to create high-performance teams and achieve greater project success.

The learning materials and group exercises are based on widely applied practices in (i) procurement and contracting (recognized by leading procurement and contracting associations)1 as well as (ii) the Project Management Institute (PMI).

There will be special focus on front end planning, scope definition and requirements capture, as well as collaboration for alignment on goals and building joint strategies to achieve success.

Detailed Agenda

Module 1: Understanding the Procurement Mindset

• Explore the typical goals and motivations of procurement and contracting organizations;
• Learn the procurement and contracting strategies employed to reach those goals. e.g. category management;
• Examine the role of procurement and contracting functions as risk managers and stewards for governance;

Module 2: How do Procurement and Contracting Functions Work?

• Explore common organizational and delivery models for these services;
• Become familiar with the key processes and toolsets employed by procurement and contracting functions. E.g. RFP’s

Module 3: Building Relationships and Interfacing Effectively

• The best time and approach for involving procurement and contracting functional stakeholders;
• Strategies for successful alignment and creating high functioning teams for procurement and contracting work streams;

Module 4: Best Practices for Integrating Procurement and Contracting Worksteams into Project Plans

• Aligning procurement and contracting strategies to project delivery approach
• Creating optimal procurement and contracting plans;
• Accurately estimating procurement and contracting resource effort and durations;

Module 5: Executing Excellently: Ensuring procurement and contracting resources deliver on schedule and in support of the critical path.

• Optimize controls specific to procurement and contract activities
• Assuring procurement and contracting support for prompt change management
• Ensuring acceptance of project deliverable in alignment to contractual rights

This workshop will rely on brainstorming, small “buzz-group” discussion and case studies to facilitate the attainment of learning objectives.

Workshop Details:

Registration Categories

• PMI-SAC Members – $200 CAD
• Non Members – $350 CAD

Program Logistics

• ·Location   - University of Calgary Main Campus  
• ·Date – September 29, 2018
• ·Time –  8.30pm to 4.30pm
• ·Building - TBA (Campus Map http://www.ucalgary.ca/map/)
• ·Room Number - TBA (Interactive Room Finder http://ucmapspro.ucalgary.ca/RoomFinder/)
• ·Parking - http://www.ucalgary.ca/parking/visitorparking
• ·Transit - http://ucmaps.ucalgary.ca/PublicFiles/CurrentMaps/ACCESS_Calgary.pdf

Details

• This workshop will count towards 7 PDUs. 
• Breakfast and Lunch will be provided

Registration Link: https://securegs.com/pmi-sac/

 Facilitator

Richard is the principal of RV & Associates (RVA) – a consultancy specialized in supporting and improving the performance of procurement and contracting functions working in both project and operations contexts for both private and public sector organizations. RVA’s practice relies on Richard’s 15 years of experience as a project manager, procurement expert and contracts lawyer. In addition to his law degree, Richard is a PMP, holds a Master of Business Administration from the Schulich School of Business, as well as a B.Comm (Economics). He is also a certified Change Management expert. Richard instructs for the Supply Chain Management Association, delivering training on many related subjects, including Project Procurement, Construction Contract Strategy and Design, Supplier Relationship Management and Contract  Management.

Thinking about writing the PMP or CAPM exam? 

The Project Management Institute Southern Alberta Chapter (PMI-SAC) is holding a 12 Weeks Study Group to help prospective project managers to help prepare for Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Management Association (CAPM) certification examination. This is a participant lead study sessions facilitated by instructors of PMI-SAC.

 All candidates who complete the study group will receive a certificate awarding 35 hours which is a requirement for exam registration. 

Welcome to PMI Southern Alberta, a vibrant chapter in the Project Management Institute network, the 3rd largest in Canada.

Our Vision

To be the recognized leader in Project Management Excellence

Our Mission

We develop passionate project managers