Project Estimating

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Course Overview

Aligned with Project Management Institute’s (PMI®’s) A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, (PMBOK® Guide), this course will teach students the most common and effective practices, tools, and techniques for project estimating. During the class, students will not only learn the history and intent behind project estimates, but they’ll also participate in hands-on group activities and exercises that can they can immediately apply to their own projects. This elite course is only offered for groups–inquire for your company!

Duration: 1 day (8 hrs./day)

PDUs: 8

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Course Benefits and Objectives

Understand:

  • The history of project estimating
  • The dangers and impact of over-estimating and under-estimating
  • The relationship of project estimates and The Triple Constraints
  • The strengths and weaknesses of various estimating techniques
  • How estimates impact almost every aspect of a project
  • How project estimates and risk management are closely tied together

Learn:

  • How to use common project estimating techniques
  • When some estimating techniques are better than others
  • How risk management plays a vital role in project estimating
  • Ways to incorporate project estimating into schedule and budget planning
  • And much more!