Project Management for Technical Teams
Course Specifications
Course number: 085014
Course length: 0.5 day(s)
Course Description
Course Objective: You will identify methods of effectively managing small- to medium-sized projects and achieving their stated objectives.

Target Student: This course is intended for a wide range of managers and staff members who need to successfully manage small- to medium-sized projects.

Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for this course. 
Hardware Requirements
If you wish to use the overheads provided on the interactive CD-ROM, you will need to set up a computer for yourself. If time allows and you wish to use the business simulations provided on the CD-ROM in the classroom, you will need to set up a computer for each student participating in the class. 
•	A Pentium® III with 500 MHz (or better), or Macintosh® Intel-based or PowerPC G4 (or better) processor.
•	At least 512 MB of RAM. 
•	A monitor capable of 1024 x 768 screen resolution and 32-bit color display.
Software Requirements
Each computer requires the following software:
•	Microsoft® Windows Vista®, Windows® XP (Professional or Home Edition), Windows 2000, or Apple® Mac OS® X 10.4 (or higher). 
•	Microsoft® Internet Explorer® 7 (or higher), Mozilla® Firefox® 2 (or higher), or Apple® Safari® 2 (or higher), with pop-up blocking turned off. 
•	Adobe® Flash® Player 8 (current version recommended).
Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: 
•	Plan the project and its parameters, including its scope, requirements, resources, and constraints.
•	Implement the project plan, which includes putting the work of the project in motion and delegating tasks, and then monitoring the progress of the project and managing changes as they arise. 
Course Content
Lesson 1: Planning the Project

Topic 1A: Define the Project Requirements 
Topic 1B: Create Your Project Plan 

Lesson 2: Implementing the Project Plan

Topic 2A: Execute the Project Plan 
Topic 2B: Monitor the Progress of the Project 
Topic 2C: Negotiate for Success 
Topic 2D: Evaluate the Process