CCPM Training Courses
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PQA started searching for something better than plain, old CPM
(Critical Path Method) during 1998. We soon discovered some new buzz
about CCPM. After thoroughly checking it out, we were convinced
there was a significant improvement in projects done with CCPM.
Shortly thereafter, PQA personnel received training from one of the
leading CCPM gurus. Bob Newbold had worked as a programmer and Jonah
Expert under Dr. Goldratt (the Inventor of CCPM) for over 10 years.
He was there at Day #1.
Since that time, PQA has faithfully applied CCPM techniques to all our
projects, as well as the ones we were doing for our clients. Soon, we
had developed sufficient CCPM expertise to be able to add to the CCPM Body
of Knowledge. PQA developed our own CCPM training materials, and
started offering CCPM Training for our clients.
Roll forward 8 years, and PQA is still in there, promoting CCPM to all
who wish to listen and learn. Below is some basic information on all
the different CCPM Training Courses that PQA currently offers, and how to
choose between them.
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CCPM Course Description |
Who is this CCPM Course Designed For? |
When should this CCPM course be Used? |
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Course Outline &/or
Registration
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In this 1-day overview, we begin by looking
at the traditional CPM methods, typical
limitations, risks, and costs that this method entails. We then build
upon this by introducing the CCPM methodology, comparing and
contrasting it to CPM.
Demonstrations and simulations are done to allow trainees to experience
first-hand the differences between CPM and CCPM.
Case studies and examples are presented on CCPM success stories. |
Engineers, Managers, Project Leaders, and other personnel
who work, manage, or supervise projects. This course is available as an
on-line Internet course, Internet video conferencing, Public seminar, or
an In-House Private session at your facilities. |
- When deciding about CCPM as an alternative to current methods (helps
make an informed decision).
- When training new employees on CCPM methods (before they start
working on CCPM projects).
- Training existing employees when CCPM demonstration projects are
planned, or when CCPM implementation has been approved.
- This course is an excellent starting point for new Project Managers.
After completion of this course, and on-the-job application as a Project
Team Member, the best of these candidates can take the additional
CCPM training course for Project
Managers (see below)
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Course Outline &/or
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This 4-hr overview quickly introduces the CCPM opportunity
for Sr. Executives. After quickly introducing CCPM concepts, we discuss
the losses and limitations associated with the current project management systems.
We integrate CCPM and the strategic directions, competitive factors,
and market trends. This helps the Sr. Executive assess what they
should do to best utilize projects that get done 50% faster &/or 50%
cheaper than ever before.
Known issues that often occur during CCPM implementation will be
discussed (eg. training, motivation, planning, logistics, experimental to
corporate-wide implementation, roll-out plans, etc.). |
Sr. Executive who will be deciding about CCPM
authorization requests, and Executives responsible for the implementation
of a CCPM system for their organization. This course is available as an
on-line Internet course, Internet video conferencing, Public seminar, or
an In-House Private session at your facilities. |
- Prior to preparing a CCPM authorization request (ie. a
business case). This will ensure
that all of the potential savings are accounted for, and included in the ROI calculation. Risks, costs, pros, and cons are fully explored
to ensure that an informed decision about CCPM is made.
- Immediately after a CCPM implementation project has been approved by
the Board of Directors. This will ensure that the Sr. Executives
fully understand that no software CD or algorithm will change an
organization; it's the people, and how the implementation is designed.
Change can be hard for employees, and the Sr. Executive need to properly
plan for these significant changes
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Course Outline &/or
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This is the nuts and bolts of CCPM for the hands-on leaders
and practitioners who will be doing the CCPM implementation, &/or running
the CCPM projects on a daily basis. The course includes brief mention of
the issues discussed during the CCPM Executive Overview, as well as the
CCPM Overview.
From this foundation, we go on to look at the software available, and
the issues they will face (and need to resolve) for their projects and
project teams. The roles and their interface with Sr. Executives is
covered, as well as the Resource Managers and the resource workers to whom
project tasks will be assigned. |
Project Managers, Resource Managers, and Sr. Technical
personnel. This course is available as an on-line Internet course,
Internet video conferencing, Public seminar, or an In-House Private
session at your facilities. |
- Before anyone assumes the duties as a Project Manager for a CCPM project.
- Before a Project Manager plans how to implement CCPM for their
organization, department, or area.
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