When:
6 Dec 2014 Saturday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
13 Dec 2014 Saturday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Where:
The Office of Silicon Valley, 955 Benecia Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94085
Many Project and Program Managers are unaware of what this powerful industry-standard tool can actually do, much less how it works and how it relates to PMBOK principles.
The material for this class is gleaned from the common yet significant mistakes in scheduling and the usage of the tool that instructors have observed in their careers. The skills necessary, such as those covered in this workshop, can significantly increase the success of your projects, hence your value in the workplace.
Certification in MS Project can be a significant differentiator in job interviews. This course serves to prepare you for Microsoft certification: 74-343 - Managing Projects with Microsoft Project 2013.
What You Will Learn (Session 1):
• How the scheduling engine works – with respect to a single project
• Task Types
• Dependencies
• Constraints
• Types and details of Resources
• Calendars
• Baselining and Essential Tracking
• Deadlines, Critical Path and Slack
• Excel import/export
• And much more…
What You Will Learn (Session 2):
• Master/Integrated Schedules
• Resource Pools
• Leveling
• How to properly update schedules and reschedule incomplete work
• How to apply critical chain techniques in MS Project
• User Interface tips and tricks (enhanced Ribbon)
• Visual Reports
• Introduction to Project Server
• And much more…
About the Instructor(s):
Sutanu Ghosh, PMP, PMI-ACP, MCTS has served as a Director of PMO as well as a hands-on PM on both SW and HW projects at many distinguished institutions in Silicon Valley for over 20 years, including Bay Networks, Symbol, Lockheed Martin, NetApp and VMware. After graduating in Mechanical Engineering, he worked for Tata Motors, which ignited his passion for “Lean" and process improvement. He has a MS from Arizona State in CAD/CAM, and has published on CAX tools. He spends his spare time on photographing wildlife.
Oliver Gildersleeve, PMP, MCTS is the lead planner for Dynamics Research Corp. scheduling the Dept. of Veterans Affairs’ Identity and Access Management program. (It's a position than resulted from a PMI-SV job email.) Additionally, he teaches Microsoft Project for San Francisco State University Extension and UC Santa Cruz Extension at Northrop Grumman (Seaside). Formerly he was a trainer of Microsoft Project Server at companies across the US and at monthly public classes in the Bay Area. He is cofounder and past president of Microsoft Project Users Group's Silicon Valley chapter (MPUG.com). Weekends, he is a sailing instructor (ClubNautique.net SpinnakerSailing.com)
Professional Development Programs are designed to provide opportunities for members and non-members to maintain their certifications and work towards PMP certification. The events are also a great opportunity to network with peers and stay abreast of the latest in the Project Management discipline.
The offered Professional Development Programs when combined with the other PMI Silicon Valley events and activities provide a comprehensive approach to professional and career development, networking, and personal achievement
Project Management Education Hours:
14 PDUs-Category A
Meeting Leader: Judy Nakamato Email: Contact Event Meeting Leader
Program Agenda:
08:00 AM - Sign In and Networking
05:00 PM – Adjourn
Food:
Make sure to indicate vegetarian or non-vegetarian when you register online.
Continental breakfast, coffee & tea, and lunch will be provided.
Plan Ahead Registration:
Early Bird: PMISV member: $280 Non-PMISV member: $380
Regular: PMISV member: $380 Non-PMISV member: $480
At-the-Door Registration: No walk-ins allowed. Please register for the course online in advance
Cancellation Policy:
This event is a professional society meeting, held for the benefit of its members.
Cancellation before Early Bird Registration Date: Full refund
Cancellation between Early Bird Registration Date and Regular Registration Date: $30 cancellation fee; remaining amount refunded
Cancellation after Regular Registration Date and Day before workshop (by 5.00 PM Pacific): 50% refund
The PMI - Silicon Valley Chapter reserves the right to make last minute changes to program content and speakers, as circumstances dictate.