Objective

Participants develop a robust execution plan that captures the cost, schedule and resource requirements despite significant risk and uncertainty. The participant will be able to identify and address risks using a comprehensive risk management process. The potential impact on cost and schedule is described using range estimates and mitigated through a contracting strategy that allocates risks appropriately.

Topics

Specifying Requirements

• Understanding Tradeoffs and Priorities
• Concept Evaluation and Selection
• Scope Development
• Value-Improving Practices

Creating the Plan

• Work Breakdown Structure
• Cost Estimation
• Organizing the Schedule
• Resource Allocation

Risk Management and Impact on the Plan

• Identifying and Specifying Risks
• Risk Management Process
• Range Estimates
• Impact of Risk on Cost and Schedule

Contracting Strategy

• Tiered Contracting Principles
• Risk Allocation through Contracts
• International Contracting Challenges
• Interfaces and the Contracting Quilt

Title:	Planning the Successful Project
WHEN:	October 1-2, 2013
DURATION:	2-Day Program: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
FACULTY:	Mike Pappas,  Prabhudev Konana,  Britt Freund,  Jim O'Connor
COST:	$2450 - Individual Course $13,800 - Project Management Certificate The program fee includes materials, lunches and breaks. Registration is not complete until payment is received.
PREREQUISITES:	None

Registration Deadlines

Early registration is encouraged. Class size is limited and may filled to capacity. We request registrations with payment at least three weeks in advance of the program start date.

To enroll online, please follow the link. If you prefer, you may also enroll via e-mail, fax or telephone.

Continuing Education Units

Participants earn 1.4 continuing education units (CEUs). A certificate of completion will be presented from Texas Executive Education.