Capital Project Management Essentials Checklist Course Curriculum
Welcome to the Capital Project Management Essentials Checklist course, where you'll gain the knowledge and skills to effectively manage capital projects from initiation to completion. This comprehensive course is designed to provide you with a detailed understanding of the key concepts, best practices, and essential checklists required to deliver successful capital projects.Course Overview This course is designed to be interactive, engaging, and comprehensive, with a focus on practical, real-world applications. You'll have access to expert instructors, high-quality content, and a community-driven learning environment. Upon completion, you'll receive a certificate issued by The Art of Service.
Course Outline Module 1: Introduction to Capital Project Management
- Defining Capital Projects: Understanding the characteristics and types of capital projects
- Importance of Capital Project Management: Recognizing the role of capital project management in achieving organizational objectives
- Capital Project Management Life Cycle: Overview of the capital project management life cycle phases
- Key Stakeholders and Their Roles: Identifying and understanding the roles of key stakeholders in capital projects
Module 2: Project Initiation and Planning
- Project Initiation: Defining project scope, goals, and deliverables
- Feasibility Studies and Business Case Development: Conducting feasibility studies and developing a business case
- Project Charter and Stakeholder Analysis: Developing a project charter and conducting stakeholder analysis
- Project Planning: Creating a project management plan, including scope, schedule, budget, and resource allocation
Module 3: Project Scope Management
- Scope Definition and Management: Defining and managing project scope
- Scope Statement and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS): Developing a scope statement and WBS
- Scope Change Management: Managing scope changes and their impact on the project
- Scope Verification and Control: Verifying and controlling project scope
Module 4: Project Scheduling and Time Management
- Project Scheduling Fundamentals: Understanding project scheduling concepts and techniques
- Developing a Project Schedule: Creating a project schedule using various techniques (e.g., Gantt charts, critical path method)
- Schedule Management and Control: Managing and controlling project schedules
- Schedule Crashing and Fast-Tracking: Understanding schedule crashing and fast-tracking techniques
Module 5: Project Cost Management
- Cost Estimation and Budgeting: Estimating and budgeting project costs
- Cost Management Plan: Developing a cost management plan
- Cost Control and Monitoring: Controlling and monitoring project costs
- Earned Value Management (EVM): Understanding EVM concepts and techniques
Module 6: Project Resource Management
- Resource Planning and Allocation: Planning and allocating project resources
- Resource Leveling and Smoothing: Understanding resource leveling and smoothing techniques
- Resource Utilization and Optimization: Optimizing resource utilization
- Team Management and Leadership: Managing and leading project teams
Module 7: Project Risk Management
- Risk Management Fundamentals: Understanding risk management concepts and techniques
- Risk Identification and Assessment: Identifying and assessing project risks
- Risk Mitigation and Response Planning: Developing risk mitigation and response plans
- Risk Monitoring and Control: Monitoring and controlling project risks
Module 8: Project Quality Management
- Quality Management Fundamentals: Understanding quality management concepts and techniques
- Quality Planning and Assurance: Planning and assuring project quality
- Quality Control and Monitoring: Controlling and monitoring project quality
- Continuous Improvement: Implementing continuous improvement techniques
Module 9: Project Procurement and Contract Management
- Procurement Planning and Management: Planning and managing project procurement
- Contract Types and Management: Understanding contract types and managing contracts
- Contract Administration and Closeout: Administering and closing out contracts
- Procurement Risk Management: Managing procurement risks
Module 10: Project Monitoring and Control
- Project Monitoring and Control Fundamentals: Understanding project monitoring and control concepts and techniques
- Performance Measurement and Analysis: Measuring and analyzing project performance
- Corrective Action and Preventive Action: Taking corrective and preventive action
- Project Status Reporting and Communication: Reporting and communicating project status
Module 11: Project Closure and Evaluation
- Project Closure: Closing out projects
- Project Evaluation and Review: Evaluating and reviewing project outcomes
- Lessons Learned and Best Practices: Documenting lessons learned and best practices
- Post-Project Review and Evaluation: Conducting post-project reviews and evaluations
Course Benefits - Comprehensive Knowledge: Gain a comprehensive understanding of capital project management concepts and best practices
- Practical Skills: Develop practical skills in managing capital projects
- Certificate upon Completion: Receive a certificate issued by The Art of Service upon completion
- Lifetime Access: Get lifetime access to course materials
- Interactive and Engaging: Engage with interactive and engaging course content
- Expert Instructors: Learn from expert instructors with real-world experience
- Community-Driven: Join a community-driven learning environment
Course Format This course is delivered online, with a combination of video lessons, interactive activities, and downloadable resources. The course is designed to be flexible and accessible on various devices. Upon completion of this course, you'll be equipped with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to effectively manage capital projects and achieve your organizational objectives.,
Module 1: Introduction to Capital Project Management
- Defining Capital Projects: Understanding the characteristics and types of capital projects
- Importance of Capital Project Management: Recognizing the role of capital project management in achieving organizational objectives
- Capital Project Management Life Cycle: Overview of the capital project management life cycle phases
- Key Stakeholders and Their Roles: Identifying and understanding the roles of key stakeholders in capital projects
Module 2: Project Initiation and Planning
- Project Initiation: Defining project scope, goals, and deliverables
- Feasibility Studies and Business Case Development: Conducting feasibility studies and developing a business case
- Project Charter and Stakeholder Analysis: Developing a project charter and conducting stakeholder analysis
- Project Planning: Creating a project management plan, including scope, schedule, budget, and resource allocation
Module 3: Project Scope Management
- Scope Definition and Management: Defining and managing project scope
- Scope Statement and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS): Developing a scope statement and WBS
- Scope Change Management: Managing scope changes and their impact on the project
- Scope Verification and Control: Verifying and controlling project scope
Module 4: Project Scheduling and Time Management
- Project Scheduling Fundamentals: Understanding project scheduling concepts and techniques
- Developing a Project Schedule: Creating a project schedule using various techniques (e.g., Gantt charts, critical path method)
- Schedule Management and Control: Managing and controlling project schedules
- Schedule Crashing and Fast-Tracking: Understanding schedule crashing and fast-tracking techniques
Module 5: Project Cost Management
- Cost Estimation and Budgeting: Estimating and budgeting project costs
- Cost Management Plan: Developing a cost management plan
- Cost Control and Monitoring: Controlling and monitoring project costs
- Earned Value Management (EVM): Understanding EVM concepts and techniques
Module 6: Project Resource Management
- Resource Planning and Allocation: Planning and allocating project resources
- Resource Leveling and Smoothing: Understanding resource leveling and smoothing techniques
- Resource Utilization and Optimization: Optimizing resource utilization
- Team Management and Leadership: Managing and leading project teams
Module 7: Project Risk Management
- Risk Management Fundamentals: Understanding risk management concepts and techniques
- Risk Identification and Assessment: Identifying and assessing project risks
- Risk Mitigation and Response Planning: Developing risk mitigation and response plans
- Risk Monitoring and Control: Monitoring and controlling project risks
Module 8: Project Quality Management
- Quality Management Fundamentals: Understanding quality management concepts and techniques
- Quality Planning and Assurance: Planning and assuring project quality
- Quality Control and Monitoring: Controlling and monitoring project quality
- Continuous Improvement: Implementing continuous improvement techniques
Module 9: Project Procurement and Contract Management
- Procurement Planning and Management: Planning and managing project procurement
- Contract Types and Management: Understanding contract types and managing contracts
- Contract Administration and Closeout: Administering and closing out contracts
- Procurement Risk Management: Managing procurement risks
Module 10: Project Monitoring and Control
- Project Monitoring and Control Fundamentals: Understanding project monitoring and control concepts and techniques
- Performance Measurement and Analysis: Measuring and analyzing project performance
- Corrective Action and Preventive Action: Taking corrective and preventive action
- Project Status Reporting and Communication: Reporting and communicating project status
Module 11: Project Closure and Evaluation
- Project Closure: Closing out projects
- Project Evaluation and Review: Evaluating and reviewing project outcomes
- Lessons Learned and Best Practices: Documenting lessons learned and best practices
- Post-Project Review and Evaluation: Conducting post-project reviews and evaluations