PROJECT PLANNING, ESTIMATING, CONTINGENCY PLANNING

EARLY WARNING SYSTEMS, PROJECT AUDITING & PROJECT MANAGEMENT

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Program Summary

EST205
(4 weeks)

Diploma in

Estimating, Planning, Budgeting, Cost Control & Value Engineering

Including...

• Standardized Practices

• Building Estimating Knowledge Base

• Early Warning Systems for Budget Overruns

• Contingency Planning

• Process Approach

• Customer Focused

• Implementing Value Engineering on Feasibility, Design, Development and Construction Projects.

(Includes Hands-On Workshop)

The program will provide the participant with the essential PRACTICAL methodologies and tools for effective planning, estimating, budgeting, cost control and value engineering on his job.

The program emphasises use of standardized methods, procedures, knowledgebase and checklists.

The participant will be empowered to participate and potentially lead corporate effort to build an estimating knowledgebase and early warning systems of potential overruns. A workshop during the program will give the participant a hands on opportunity to Prepare a Project Plan and Estimate.

"What is Value for your Organization": Key Strategic Initiatives, Internal & External Customer Expectations; Value Engineering Step-by-Step Methodology that overcomes the Multi-Discipline Roadblocks to Value Engineering, including... Management Commitment, Team Selection, Working & Empowerment, Identifying the Widest Range of Improvement Opportunities, Short-listing, Analysis, Recommendations and Management Approval, Implementing VE Opportunity as a Project, Objectively Measuring Success, Celebration and Getting Ready for the Next VE Initiative; Value Engineering Domain Knowledge: Management, Process, Technical; Value Engineering Issues in Various Situations (Some of following Case Studies will be discussed): Project Selection, Project Conceptualization, Feasibility Study, Preliminary Design, Detailed Design, Construction and Implementation, Operation Phase, Maintenance; Motivational Issues for Successful Value Engineering Initiatives. Motivating & Facilitation Value Engineering in Contracts with - Case Studies we will choose from... Employees, Designers, Contractors, Service Providers, Out Sourcing Partners, Joint Venture Partners, Distributors, Retailers; Contractual Conditions in Contracts to Promote Value Engineering; Some Pro-Active Value Engineering Projects to Implement; Building Value Engineering Enabling Knowledge Bases; Workshop and Action Plan: An Implementation Strategy for Your Organization/ Department.

EST200
(2 weeks)

Estimating, Budgeting, Cost Control & Value Engineering

Including...

• Standardized Practices

• Building Estimating Knowledge Base

• Early Warning Systems for Budget Overruns

• Process Approach

• Customer Focused

(Includes Hands-On Workshop)

This Program is Intended for any Professional Preparing, Analyzing, Auditing or Approving  Estimates. Proposals, Value Engineering Ideas, Claims or Budgets.

The program will provide the participant with the essential methodologies and tools for effective estimating, budgeting, cost control and value engineering on his job.

The program emphasises use of standardized methods, procedures, knowledgebase and checklists.

The participant will be empowered to participate and potentially lead corporate effort to build an estimating knowledgebase and early warning systems of potential overruns.

A workshop during the program will give the participant a hands on opportunity to Prepare a Project Estimate.

EST201
(2 weeks)

Advanced Estimating and Value Engineering Skills

Implementing Value Engineering on Feasibility, Design, Development and Construction Projects.

(Includes Hands-On Workshop)

This program builds on the skills developed in EST200 program.

The program shows how to setup a Quality Assured Customer Oriented Estimating System in your organization - including associated: Strategic Goals, Policies, Procedures, Work Instructions, Controls, Feedback and Periodic Improvement.

The program identifies the required Good and Best Practices in Organizational Estimating Section, and, shows the Step-by-Step Methodology for their Implementation.

The Program includes Setting Up of an Cost Control Early warning System and Knowledge Management System.

Value Engineering module of the program includes: Understanding the Concept of Organizational Value; Methodology for Identifying Value Prepositions; Motivational Systems for Encouraging Value Engineering by Employees, Contractors and Consultants; Administering of Value Engineering Contract Provisions.

VAE501
(2 weeks)

Advanced Value Engineering Methods and Step-by-Step Implementation

Concepts, Skills, Methods & Motivation

A Strategic Initiative

Shows you how to...

• Implementing VE in Your Organization or Department

• Motivate Your Contractor and Supplier to do VE in their Work

• Motivate & Force Your Consultants to do VE in their Work

This program is oriented towards all professionals from all departments. Program is particularly valuable to personnel with responsibility to Identify, Develop, Approve or Implement Strategic Plans and Initiatives in your Organization.

This Program Covers the following Topics:

The Value Engineering (VE) Concept; "What is Value for your Organization": Key Strategic Initiatives, Internal & External Customer Expectations; Value Engineering Step-by-Step Methodology that overcomes the Multi-Discipline Roadblocks to Value Engineering, including... Management Commitment, Team Selection, Working & Empowerment, Identifying the Widest Range of Improvement Opportunities, Short-listing, Analysis, Recommendations and Management Approval, Implementing VE Opportunity as a Project, Objectively Measuring Success, Celebration and Getting Ready for the Next VE Initiative; Value Engineering Domain Knowledge: Management, Process, Technical; Value Engineering Issues in Various Situations (Some of following Case Studies will be discussed): Project Selection, Project Conceptualization, Feasibility Study, Preliminary Design, Detailed Design, Construction and Implementation, Operation Phase, Maintenance; Motivational Issues for Successful Value Engineering Initiatives. Motivating & Facilitation Value Engineering in Contracts with - Case Studies we will choose from... Employees, Designers, Contractors, Service Providers, Out Sourcing Partners, Joint Venture Partners, Distributors, Retailers; Contractual Conditions in Contracts to Promote Value Engineering; Some Pro-Active Value Engineering Projects to Implement; Building Value Engineering Enabling Knowledge Bases; Workshop and Action Plan: An Implementation Strategy for Your Organization/ Department.

CMP400
(2 weeks)

Implementing the Pre-Award Phase of a Project or Major Procurement

Program provides practical skills in Project Formulation, Feasibility, Project Procurement, Managing Competitive Tendering, Single Source Contracts and Negotiated Contracts.

This program is intended for all Engineers, Project, Contract, Engineering, Procurement, Audit, Quality, Tendering and other professionals involved in formulation, preparation, evaluation or award of project and major procurement contracts.

We discuss best practices for... Pre-Award Planning, Scope Formulation, Contracting Strategy Formulation, Prequalification, Preparing/Reviewing Contract Conditions, Preparing/Reviewing Special Technical Requirements, Tender Package Preparation, Bidding Process Management, Bid Evaluation, Award and Contract Agreement

CMP401
(2 weeks)

Implementing the Post-Award Phase of a Project

• Project planning

• Contingency Planning

• Quality Planning

• Contract Compliance Supervision

• Technical Compliance Supervision

• Effective Close Down Reporting

Program provides practical skills in Quality Planning, Contract Compliance and Supervision, Technical Compliance Supervision, and, Effective Closedown Reporting, that will help the participant understand his job implications, responsibilities, processes and their impact on the long term objectives of the organization. The participant will learn about the Good and Best Practices in this area and how to setup a system to ensure these are being implemented on his projects. Program provides the essential skills technical personnel must learn before they get involved with project supervision - skills not taught as part of their original technical educational curriculum in college.

This program is intended for all Engineers, Project, Contract, Engineering, Procurement, Audit, Quality, Tendering and other professionals involved in Post-Award Management, Administration, Supervision, Monitoring, Auditing or Quality Assurance of projects.

Program content includes (but is not limited to): Project Life-Cycle Processes; Relationship of Pre-Award Processes on Post Award Performance; Project Risks & Contingencies; Project Planning; Owner Plan; Contractor Plan; Contingency Planning; Quality Planning; Contract Compliance Supervision; Technical Compliance Supervision; Claims Management; Close Down Reporting; Learning from the Project (including building a knowledgebase); Action Plan for the Participant.

PMF800
(2 weeks)

Successful Management of Fast Track Projects

Helping you Complete your Critical Projects Earlier.

DPM800
(4 weeks)

Project Management Skills & Best Practices

Leading to Possible Certification as a "Certified Project Manager"

Participants completing this program will become empowered Project Professionals able to independently supervise/ manage/ coordinate projects. Program coverage is very comprehensive. From basic skills required by project managers, to, advanced issues of: Why Plans Fail, Value Engineering, Contract Administration, Claims, Negotiations, Variation Order Pricing, Productivity Management, Quality Assurance, Project Quality Plan Matrix, IT tools, Drawing and Design Management, Risk Assessment, Contingency Planning and Early Warning Systems.

Participants will also be prepared to PMI Certification Standards in the topic areas.

PM212
(2 weeks)

Project Management In Non-Contractual Situations

Applicable to In-house Projects.

This Program consists of Presentations, Group Activities and Real Life Case Studies. It follows a Practical Procedures and Checklists Approach to Solving Problems. This program is not only about "How to do it?" but also emphasizes "How Not to do It?”

PMC261
(4 weeks)

Project Management Skills For Contractors

Including

Maximization of Claims

Managing to Build:

o    Client Relationships

o    Reference Projects

When Work Is Done In Contractual Situations On Construction Projects. Project Supervision Managers, Engineers, Supervisors and sometimes even Managers working on Construction Projects often fail to recognize situations where they could be directly or indirectly delaying the project, causing reduced productivity and frequently even increasing costs for their organization. They often lack knowledge or understanding of the New Productivity, Quality and Performance improvement opportunities available. This program addresses the above needs or knowledge gaps.

PMS251
(2 weeks)

Effective Planning & Scheduling Methodologies and Skills

This Unique Program Incorporates...

• Step-by-Step Methodology

• Alignment to Strategic Goals

• Risk Management and Contingency Planning

• Managing Planning Knowledgebase

(Including Workshop)

This Program provides Practical Methodologies and Tools for Supervisors, Engineers and Managers Working on Engineering, Construction, Operation, Maintenance, Services Assignments.

This Unique Program includes a step-by-step look at the Project Planning Cycle, including,  Project Objectives, Strategic Goals, Data Collection,  Deliverables, Tasks, Task Relationships, Resourcing, Implementation Strategy, Scheduling, Monitoring, Risk Management, Contingency Planning, Contractual Issues, Claims Issues, Lessons Learnt, Building Planning Knowledgebase and Managing Planning Knowledge in Organization.

An excellent prerequisite program for all professionals – all departments. This is not a hands-on computer course.

An excellent opportunity for the more experienced project staff to update and refresh their knowledge and awareness of the Planning Skills.

QPM211
(2 weeks)

Implementing Productivity Improvement, Quality Assurance Continuous Improvement On Projects In Contractual Situations

(Contractor-Owner-Consultant) On Projects In Contractual Situations Traditional Project Management education has focused on Project Techniques useful for In-house Projects.

The Reality of Constraints put by the Presence of Contractors-Owners-Designers on Real Projects bring up new Issues that make the Project Management Concepts learnt too “theoretical” to apply effectively. This program shows you the practical issues and technique modifications when projects are executed in Contractor-Owner-Designer Environment.

Few Project Management Educators can provide you this technology. Euro Training has conducted special research to bring to your door the modified techniques, procedures and technology. After attending this program you will be able to understand project management in a new way, and, be able to implement productivity improvement, quality assurance, quality improvement on their projects.

QPM101
(3 weeks)

Effective Project Management Meeting ISO9001:2010 Requirements

This is a top multi-discipline program that provides you the techniques, methodologies and management prospective to Manage all types of projects using Good International Quality Assured Standard Practices. This program provides you the understanding of Project management that lets you appreciate the concerns of all the different stakeholders in the project. You will become able to appreciate the Expectations of the User, Management, Audit, Legal and Quality Departments.

This program provides the participant skills in Supervision and Management of Projects using Internationally Recognized Quality Assurance methodologies. This program incorporates Productivity and Quality Methodologies into the Project Management Methodology making it a unique industry standard program. This is not a hands-on computer training.

EST202
(6 days)

Advanced Estimating and Value Engineering Skills

Including Implementing Value Engineering on Feasibility, Design, Development and Construction Projects.

This program builds on the skills developed in EST200 program. It covers advanced concepts in Estimating including: Information Technology Tools, Quality Assurance Methodology, Contractual Aspects and Management Issues in Effective Estimating and Value Engineering. It differs from EST201 in that it has no case study workshop.

PMS250
(6 days)

Effective Planning & Scheduling Methodologies and Skills

This Program provides Practical Methodologies and Tools for Supervisors, Engineers and Managers Working on Engineering, Construction, Operation, Maintenance, Services Assignments.

This Unique Program includes a step-by-step look at the Project Planning Cycle, including,  Project Objectives, Strategic Goals, Data Collection,  Deliverables, Tasks, Task Relationships, Resourcing, Implementation Strategy, Scheduling, Monitoring, Contractual Issues, Claims Issues, Lessons Learnt.

An excellent opportunity for the more experienced project staff to update and refresh their knowledge and awareness of the Planning Skills.

PMC260
(6 days)

Project Management Skills For Contractors

(Short Form Training Program)

When Work Is Done In Contractual Situations On Construction Projects. Project Supervision Managers, Engineers, Supervisors and sometimes even Managers working on Construction Projects often fail to recognize situations where they could be directly or indirectly delaying the project, causing reduced productivity and frequently even increasing costs for their organization.

EST199
(6 days)

Estimating, Budgeting, Cost Control & Value Engineering

Including...

• Standardized Practices

• Building Estimating Knowledge Base

• Early Warning Systems for Budget Overruns

• Process Approach

• Customer Focused

This Program is Intended for any Professional Preparing, Analyzing, Auditing or Approving  Estimates. Proposals, Value Engineering Ideas, Claims or Budgets.

The program will provide the participant with the essential methodologies and tools for effective estimating, budgeting, cost control and value engineering on his job.

The program emphasises use of standardized methods, procedures, knowledgebase and checklists.