Project Management : Planning, Execution, Evaluation and Control

ABOUT THE COURSE: Projects are the modus operandi of implementing organizational strategy and achieving strategic goals and objectives. Its importance is well-acknowledged and pervasive in the business world such as construction, engineering, mining, hi-tech, electronics, logistics, defense forces, product development, R&D, and so on. Project management has developed to the point where it is a professional discipline having its own body of knowledge and skills. In order to achieve business excellence, it is necessary to develop expertise in project planning, executing, evaluating, and managing projects. The course would help the academics as well as practicing managers and professionals to learn modern project management tools and techniques, scheduling of activities, resources and cost; and enhance their skills in expediting projects by prudently crashing certain activities. It would also provide them a holistic view of project management covering among others project risk and quality management, procurement and contract management, communication management, developing leadership skills and managing PM team, project performance evaluation, project audit and closure. More importantly, the course would help the participants to familiarize with and proficient in using MS Project®.INTENDED AUDIENCE: Management and Engineering students (MBA, BE, ME),academics, practicing managers and professionals at various levels;Commerce, Cost and Chartered Accountancy, and related disciplines.PREREQUISITES: Must be a graduate in management, engineering,science, commerce, or equivalent degreeINDUSTRY SUPPORT: All organizations be it Government or non- Government, profit or non-profit, business or charity, manufacturing or service, utility or IT, military and others need Project Management for planning, financing, implementation, evaluation, and control of projects to accomplish their long- term goals and objectives of their organizations.