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Project Management in the Public Sector

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The public sector is becoming involved in an ever-increasing array of organizational improvement programs, high technology implementations, and new program implementations. Many otherwise competent managers are being forced to react to these changes through “crisis management”, resulting in far too much effort and resources being spent on otherwise controllable initiatives. This learning event teaches individuals the basic principals of project management based on the guidelines set by the Project Management Institute.

During this three-day workshop you will learn to effectively manage both simple and complex projects ranging from those requiring little time and resources, to those spanning many years. You will learn project management skills, concepts, and principles through a number of dynamic lectures, interactive class discussions, and practical hands-on activity-based learning exercises using a case study.


By The End of the Workshop You Will Be Able To:

  • Define your project and organize a project team

  • Plan the project to optimize successful completion within time and funding constraints

  • Control the project, including adapting to changing personnel, time lines, and funding allocations

  • Lead a project and/or be an effective project team member


You Will Learn To:

  • Understand the project management process:
    • Organize a project team
    • Memorandums of Understanding (MOU's)
    • Define your client and stakeholders
       
  • Propose the project:
    • Define the purpose of the project
    • Outline the activities required to complete the project (project charter)
    • Define the inputs and outputs for the project (scope statement, scoping the project)
       
  • Plan the project:
    • Determine risks and constraints for the project
    • Logically define and organize the project activities (brainstorming, work breakdown structures)
    • Effectively delegate the activities and reporting relationships (responsibility matrix)
    • Establish the optimal sequence of activities (PERT/network diagrams)
    • Efficiently estimate activity time-frames and scheduling (latest/earliest start/finish times, critical path, Gantt charts)
    • Estimate the project costs (budgeting)
       
  • Approve the project (preliminary project approval, effective project approval)
  • Successfully manage the project:
    • Critical path analysis, performance and status reports, project control process, change requests
    • Maintain team motivation
       
  • Close the project (project acceptance, closure report)
  • Apply for your Project Management Professional designation through the Project Management Institute
  • Identify features to look for in project management software (Microsoft Project software demonstration)

 

 

Schedule 

Dates City Facility
February 09-11, 2010 Ottawa Minto Business Centre, 440 Laurier Ave. West
March 23-25, 2010 Ottawa Minto Business Centre, 440 Laurier Ave. West
May 04-06, 2010 Ottawa Minto Business Centre, 440 Laurier Ave. West
July 27-29, 2010 Ottawa Minto Business Centre, 440 Laurier Ave. West
September 14-16, 2010 Ottawa Minto Business Centre, 440 Laurier Ave. West
October 19-21, 2010 Ottawa Minto Business Centre, 440 Laurier Ave. West
December 07-09, 2010 Ottawa Minto Business Centre, 440 Laurier Ave. West

 

 

Accolades 

"My goal coming into the workshop was to gain background knowledge in Project Management in order to develop confidence in my everyday work. My expectations were surpassed in an entertaining and informative way."

Aaron Swansburg
Project Engineer
 

"The training and tools would benefit anyone, regardless of whether they are responsible for project management or not."

Shawn Williams
Capital Management Officer
Funding Services

"An absolutely wonderful, informative, practical and mind-using class. I have already recommended this course to others!"

Monica Jagdev
Team Lead
Framework for Integrated Resource Management System (FIRMS)

"I found the 'Introduction to Project Management' course to be one of the most useful courses I have taken in the Public Service. Clearly, Project Management, when done properly, will lead to intended successful outcomes. I highly recommend this course..."

Diane Riley
Planning and Strategic Analyst
Implementation Coordination

"This is one of the best workshops I have ever attended! The teaching strategy and practical exercises were extremely innovative and helpful."

Angelina Stojanova
Risk Process Evaluator
Marketed Health Products Directorate

"I found the course fast paced, dynamic and not boring. I learned a lot in a short time."

Brian Fong
Project Officer
Information Management

"A very professional learning environment which I will definitely recommend."

Kevin Dale
CRRS Manager
CFOB

"This course provides you with the technical knowledge you need to transition from a good to a great project manager."

Geneviève Giroux
Legal Councel
Legal Services to Passport Canada

"I will take back many new skills to implement at work and in real life. Thank you for the experience."

Kimberly Herman
Administrative Assistant
Centre of Learning for International Affairs and Management

"The information presented will be put to use in my daily work. The instructor did an excellent job and was very knowledgeable of the subject matter and conveyed the importance of, and success that comes from, good project management. I look forward to putting what I learned into motion in my office and reaping the benefits it will create."

Deborah Walden
Senior Program Analyst
OEI

"I feel that I will use the tools provided in this class to make my job easier."

Janet A Quate
Management and Program Analyst
Federal Aviation Administration

"Well presented and delivered. An excellent intro to project management. The course provided me tools that will be valuable in my career."

Ron Herendeen
Team Lead
Federal Aviation Administration/Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center

"Excellent course for project managers and projects officers in all fields of work."

Sarjapur Nagarajan
Aerospace Engineer
Federal Aviation Administration/Small Airplane Directorate

"I feel this is a first rate company. The instructor was very professional and knowledgeable. Very enjoyable class!"

Betty Zemke
Computer Specialist
Federal Aviation Administration - Flight Standards

"This workshop was so much more useful than ones I have taken in the past. It had practical and well-developed tools that will assist me with the projects I am responsible for."

Karol Shipley
Assistant Director of Program Services
 

"My entire Project Management Team (leaders, managers and project members) have taken this course. Nothing is better than a project team with a common understanding of project management goals, terminology and how to put theory into practice. We look forward to using the information gained to make our high-performing team even stronger."

Sean Wittenberg
Manager
HPS/Program Mangement

"One of the best courses I have taken in my 35 years in the Public Service."

Dawn Holt
Manager
Finance

"This was a true learning event. Project management was de-mystified for me, in a big way!"

Carole Willans
Counsel
Intergovernmental and External Relations Division

"The information and project management techniques presented in the course are practical tools that will assist in providing a better service to my clients."

Leslie A Way
Acting Senior Counsel
Legal Services Unit, Health Canada

"I found that this three-day workshop allowed me to solidify, and give name to, the knowledge and experiences that I'd already acquired."

Karen Pollesel
Project Officer
Policy and Partnerships Division

"The material, the energy and learning experience was enjoyable. I now have a better understanding of project management structure. I feel confident and competent to speak the language of project management."

Julie Chartrand
Administrative Coordinator
Land Branch

"Practical, informative, broadly useful, value for money."

Michael Walsh
Senior Negotiator
Financial Issues and Claims Support

"A must have if you are managing or participating in a project."

Marjorie Bell
Senior Communications Advisor
Communications

"Excellent course! To the point and concise. Compared to other project management courses, this one was more useful."

Ricardo Pacheco
Regional Accreditation Coordinator
Measurement Canada

"The workshop was well organized and presented in an easy to follow format. The manual was designed for the class but can easily be used as a resource guide. I feel more confident and ready to lead my team."

Tynya Beverly
Section Chief
CA Labor and Workforce Development Agency

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