Course in General Methodology of Project Management and Direction

Unit 1. The Project. Nature, Characteristics And Management

• The Nature of the Project
• The Characteristics of a Project
• The fundamentals of project management
• The Conditions of Effective Management
• Principles necessary for successful project management

Unit 2. Project Management As a Process

• The Processes
• Project Management
• Project management model as a process

Unit 3. The Project Framework

• Introduction to the Project Framework
• The Organization: Organization Models
• The Logical Framework
• Project Oriented Resources
• Project Review

Unit 4. Initial Phases In Project Management: Search, Selection Of Projects And Their Stakeholders

• Project Search Phase
• Selection of the best projects
• Beginners and Agents Involved in the Project

Unit 5. Initial Project Study, Communications And Budgets

• Define Objectives
• Important First Steps
• The Budget

Unit 6. Project Scope, Planning And Monitoring

• Definition and Scope of the Project
• Project Planning
• Project Scheduling
• Project Execution and Monitoring
• Types of Documents that Reflect Project Plans

Unit 7. Tools For Programming And Project Planning

• General Aspects to Take into Account
• GANTT chart
• PERT method
• CPM method
• Extensions to PERT/CPM Methods

Unit 8. Management Of Contracted, Subcontracted And Procurement Resources

• Hiring
• Purchase Programming
• Outsourcing

Unit 9. Benchmarking In Project Management

• What is Benchmarking
• The Fundamental Reason for Benchmarking
• Benchmarking Processes

Unit 1. Project Execution

• Project Initiation Phase
• Initial Meetings
• Integration Mechanisms
• Rules of Behavior

Unit 2. Tools And Indicators In Project Control

• Introduction to Project Control
• The Role of Communication
• Problem Solving
• Management Control Indicators

Unit 3. Tools And Standards In Quality Management

• Introduction to Quality Management
• Project Quality Management
• Project Quality Management Processes
• The Standard (ISO 10006) Quality Management in Projects

Unit 4. Time Management And Measurement

• Introduction to Time Management
• Progress Measurements and Project “S” Curve
• Project Activity Measures

Unit 5. Cost Management And Measurement

• Introduction to Cost Management
• Financial Investment
• Loan Amortization
• Cost Management
• Estimation Techniques
• Productivity Estimation
• Organization of Calendars and Budgets

Unit 6. Tools For Risk Management

• Introduction to Risk Management
• Risk Perspectives
• First Steps in Risk Management
• Origins of Project Risks
• Risk Management in Projects
• Tools in Risk Management. SWOT Analysis
• Practical case solved

Unit 7. Environmental Management Maturity (emm)

• Environmental Management Maturity. Definition and General Considerations
• Identification of Environmental Policies
• Environmental Management Maturity in the Different Phases of the Project Life Cycle
• Environmental Management Maturity in the Final Phase
• Means and Tools for EMM
• Emergency and Environmental Surveillance Plans
• Communication Plan

Unit 8. Management Of The Project Closure Phase

• Introduction to Project Closure
• Review and Acceptance of the Finished Project
• Compilation and Delivery to the Client of Generated Documentation
• Transfer and Reception of the Executed Project to the Client/User
• Project Closing Report
• Meaning and Obligations at Project Closing
• Lessons Learned Report
• Lessons Learned Review
• Deactivation of the Team
• Exploitation Stage
• Project Success