Project Management Tools and Techniques An Introductory Course in Project management Foundations

Section 1.0 Course Introduction Course #1031-1: Project Management Tools and Techniques Module 1-Course Intro Section 1.0 Course Introduction Instructor Say This is Module 1.0 Course Introduction. In this module, we will cover: Course objectives Course outline/agenda Instructional method There will also be two activities: 1) Participant introductions/expectations 2) Project simulation Copyright 2001, General Physics Corporation Instructor Guide

Course Objectives Discuss the goals of project management Course #1031-1: Project Management Tools and Techniques Module 1-Course Intro Course Objectives Discuss the goals of project management Define project management terminology Describe the role of the project manager Define the lifecycle phases of a project Explain the purpose and use of a project notebook Identify and discuss the major elements of a project plan Instructor Say Please review the course objectives. Do you have any questions? Instructor Do Emphasize that all basic project management concepts will be covered in the course. Copyright 2001, General Physics Corporation Instructor Guide

Course #1031-1: Project Management Tools and Techniques Course #1031-1: Project Management Tools and Techniques Module 1-Course Intro Course Objectives Discuss the responsibilities of the project stakeholders Apply Project Management techniques to control project progress List the components of a project progress reports Describe the need for a formal project change process Conduct project close-out activities Instructor Say Please review the course objectives. Do you have any questions? Instructor Do Emphasize that all basic project management concepts will be covered in the course. Copyright 2001, General Physics Corporation Instructor Guide

Course Guidelines Have fun! Be on time. Ask questions. Work as a team. Course #1031-1: Project Management Tools and Techniques Module 1-Course Intro Course Guidelines Be on time. Ask questions. Work as a team. Participate in team presentations. Have fun! Instructor Say We also have several expectations/guidelines for the course. Be on time so the schedule can be met. Ask questions as they occur. Work together as a team on all of the team activities. Participate in the class by contributing your experience. Have fun! And we expect to learn a lot from you. Copyright 2001, General Physics Corporation Instructor Guide

Course #1031-1: Project Management Tools and Techniques Course #1031-1: Project Management Tools and Techniques Module 1-Course Intro Course Schedule Instructor Say Let’s review the logistics for the class before we move on. Breaks Not scheduled. We take breaks as they fit into class. If we’re on a roll, we won’t stop for a break. However, we understand that the amount your brain can take in is directly related to the amount of time you’re sitting. For that reason, we do take breaks and we have lots of exercises that let you move around. Refreshments Help yourself. Lunch You have one hour for lunch. Restrooms You’re grownups, you don’t need to ask permission to use the restroom. Phone Please wait until you have a break to use the phone. Fire escape Please wait until there is a fire to use the fire escape. Smoking policy Don’t. Messages The phone number for messages is _____. Copyright 2001, General Physics Corporation Instructor Guide

Course Introduction End of Section 1.0 Course #1031-1: Project Management Tools and Techniques Module 1-Course Intro Course Introduction End of Section 1.0 Instructor Do: Continue with the Great City Tower or Alaska Bridge project simulation, as appropriate to the equipment available and pages 3-3-16/3-3-17 and 3-4-17/3-4-18 in the Participant Guide. Copyright 2001, General Physics Corporation Instructor Guide