SYNOPSIS

A systematic approach to Project Planning & Scheduling, coupled with an optimum application of Cost-Benefit Analysis, Compression Techniques, Earned Value Analysis, and MS Project Software tools can lead to the avoidance of project delays and cost overruns.

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

This program includes 1-day basic training on the MS Project software tool, which will be used to assist in the avoidance of Project delays and cost overruns.


BENEFITS / OBJECTIVES

• Comprehension of fundamental project management knowledge with cross-references to
   PMBOK®, a world-class standard in Project Management.
• Understand & apply the best practices and skills in Planning, Scheduling, and Budgeting,
   including tools and techniques like Cost Benefit Analysis, Critical Path Analysis, Compression
   Techniques, and Earned Value Analysis with emphasis on avoidance of Project delays and cost
   overruns.
• Avoid costly mistakes by gaining an insight into the success & failure factors of projects.
• Develop SMART Objectives, Work Breakdown Structure, Quality Objectives, Project Plans,
   Schedule & Subsidiary Plans.
• Develop network diagrams to analyze Critical Path and compress project duration.
• Estimate project costs and budgets using simple, proven techniques.
• Learn and apply hands-on relevant basic MS Project software applications in developing
   Project Plans, Schedules, Budgets, and Reports.
• Networks with other participants and shares valuable experiences.


WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Project Executives/Leaders/Analysts/Managers/ Directors, GM, Engineers, Architects, IT Professionals, Contractors, QS, Consultants, Scientists, Product Managers, Program Managers, Event Organisers, Business Execs, and any person involved in managing any type of project in any industry.

Participants are required to bring their own laptops loaded with Spreadsheet and Microsoft Project 2013 or later versions of software on the second day. Free trial versions of MS Project software can be downloaded from the internet.


BIODATA OF SPEAKER

Ir. Frankie Chong
(B.Sc. Hons., MBA, P.Eng., MIEM, PMP®)

Ir. Frankie Chong, a graduate of University of Manchester (UK), Professional Engineer, certified PMP® trainer, HRDF and CIDB approved trainer, international speaker and professional trainer, has more than 30 years of experience in leading and managing many large and small projects in various industries such as engineering, telecommunication, construction, IT, education, military and finance. Among his many successful achievements, Frankie was instrumental in:

• Developing and implementing multiple nation-wide multi-million dollar engineering,
   telecommunication infrastructure and construction projects.
• Re-engineering a 2000-user Fault Management Systems serving 4 million telephone customers,
   which brought about a leap frog improvement in operational efficiency and quality of customer
   care service.
• Developing industry standards, best practices, methodology and conducting training programs
   and consultancy services in the project management domain.


Leveraging on his diverse working career and industrial experience as a Controller, Project Director/Engineer, Chief Information Technology Officer in local and international positions, Project Management Consultant, and a Chief Paper Examiner/Lecturer of a U.K. University project management module, Frankie helps MNCs and SMEs improve productivity and effectiveness by providing strategic training and consulting services in the areas of Project Management & Methodology, Business Development, Business Process Re-Engineering, PMP® & CAPM® Certifications, Applied Project Management, Microsoft Project software applications, Project Risk Management, Project Leadership and Communication & Supervisory Management.

Some of his clients include Telekom Malaysia, Tenaga Nasional, Institution of Engineers Malaysia, Construction Industry Development Board, Maybank, MAS, Air Asia, Malaysia Airports Holdings, UEM, SP Setia, IJM Land, MRCB, Nam Fatt, IOI Properties, Berjaya Land, CCC Construction (China), Zhongji Construction (China), PKNS, Muhibbah Engineering, Jimah, Sarawak Energy, Iskandar Development, Sime Darby, Toyota, Petronas, Shell, Prasanara, MRT Corp, Sapura, BT, North Port, PTP, Bintulu Port, Bintulu Development Authority, Maxis, PLUS, MINDEF, Sin Chew, Felda, Dyson, Autokeen, Tan Chong, Proton, MSC Technology Centre, HP, Seagate, Kompakar, EMC, Elektrisola, CTRM, Malaysia NPK Fertilizers, MIM, MMU, UTM, UPM, Nottingham U, iNet263.com (Beijing),), Trends.Net (Philippine), Amadeus (Bangkok), TRUE (Bangkok), DST International (Bangkok), Chulalangkorn EIT (Bangkok), Sudan Welfare Ministry, Sudan Electrical Distribution company, VUSTA (Hanoi), EPM, Banglalink (Dakha), Board of Engineers Cambodia and many others.

Hundreds of participants have benefited and have credited his training as stimulating, informative and effective.

Currently, he holds a Professional Engineer (No. 4001) status registered with the Malaysian Board of Engineers, a certified PMP® (Project Management Professional No. 512593) credential from Project Management Institute (USA) and is a certified trainer registered with the government PSMB (Human Resource Development Fund). He is actively involved with the government Construction Industry Development Board, being a Certified Construction Project Manager, panel expert and trainer in National Competency Standard course development program in Construction Project Management.

He is also a member of the Consultative Panel of the Ministry of Finance’s Professional Services Development Corporation, the past Chairman and Adviser of the Institution of Engineers, Malaysia Project Management Technical Division, a commissioned Captain (retired) of Malaysian Territorial Army and a founding member of Malaysian Mensa Society.