Master the fundamentals of Project Planning and Scheduling in 2 days!
Complemented by using Microsoft Project Software Applications Tool.

Studies have shown that the success rate of projects will increase when a systematic and structured approach to project Planning, Scheduling and Budgeting is adopted, aided by the use of software application tools. Get a solid understanding of state-of- the-art project planning and scheduling tools & techniques based on PMBOK Guide to get the project done on time, within budget, scope and quality.

Unlike other workshops, this program combines a 1-day theoretical and 1-day practical approach by emphasizing the essential principles with case studies, examples, hands-on exercises and templates complemented by practicing popular Microsoft Project software tool.


Benefits/Objectives

 Master fundamental project management knowledge, skills, tools & techniques with cross
    references to world class standard in USA-based Project Management Institute’s body of
    knowledge PMBOK®.
 Understand & apply the best practices in Planning, Scheduling, Budgeting, Reporting and
    Tracking Progress.
 Avoid costly mistakes by gaining an insight into the success & failure factors of projects
 Develop SMART Objectives, Work Breakdown Structure, Quality Objectives, Project Plan,
    Schedule, Risk Plan & Subsidiary Plans
 Develop network diagrams to analyse Critical Path and compress project duration
 Estimate project costs and budget using simple, proven techniques
 Assess and mitigate project risks
 Learn and apply hands-on relevant basic MS Project software applications in developing
     Project Plan, Schedule, Reports, Budget and Tracking Progress.
 Networks with other participants and shares valuable experiences


Who Could Benefit From the Course

 Project Engineers
 Site Managers / Site Agents
 Project Managers
 Site Supervisors
 Project Executives
 Developers
 Project Architects
 Contractors and sub-contractors
 Quantity Surveyors


About The Course Leader

Ir. Frankie Chong (B.Sc., MBA, P.Eng, MIEM, PMP®), a professional engineer with an in-depth knowledge and more than 30 years of working experience in managing small and large projects in various industries. His main areas of work experience include project management & consultancy, engineering operations, technical developments, business re- engineering, education and training.

He specializes in conducting Project Management seminars and training for MNCs and SMI companies, locally and internationally. Hundreds of participants have benefited from his training which is knowledge and skill-based, highly interactive, and complemented with applications and real-life case studies.

Currently, he holds the following credentials:

 A certified PMP® (Project Management Professional No. 512593) credential from PMI (USA)
 A certified trainer registered with the government Human Resource Development Fund (PSMB)
 Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) Certified Construction Project Manager, panel
    expert & trainer in National Competency Standard in construction project management
 Current Chairman of SSIG, IEM. Past Chairman and Adviser of the Institution of Engineers
     Malaysia Project Management Technical Division
 Chief Paper Examiner of a U.K University project management module.



Participant is required to setup own laptop loaded with Spreadsheet and Microsoft Project 2013 or later version software. Free trial versions of MS Project software can be downloaded from internet.