Learn the basics of
using Project Management methodologies
and software with our
PM 1-2-3 training, templates and
tutorials.
StockTheMind is the only company that offers project management methodologies combined with Microsoft Project
tools and tutorials to increase retention. Our hands-on interactive training techniques build leadership skills and effective decision-making to enhance project management capabilities.
StockTheMind's PMI certified instructors deliver a solution focused on organizations that want to get their staff up and running quickly, not on long certification processes. Training your entire work group makes an easier transition towards project management, which can save your company thousands per project in reduced labor and opportunity costs.
Contact us for groups of five or more
people.
Check out our 60-90 minute
Lunch N' Learn Seminars
that deliver quick tools and knowledge that inspire change.
Module 1 - Duration: One Day
Learn key PM methodologies that clearly define goals, create action and drive results. This training takes you through the five phases of project management and is based on the PMIs PMBOK. Real projects from your organization are used in conjunction with our customized templates in order to create value right from the start.
Learning Objectives
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Project Leadership Methodologies |
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Negotiation and Communication Skills for PMs |
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Creating a Project Charter to Document Goals and Expectations |
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Creating a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) to Plan Tasks |
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Communicating Project Performance to Upper Management |
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Documenting Lessons Learned |
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Project Management Best Practices |
Who should attend?
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New Project Managers Who Need Quick Skills |
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Program Analysts |
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Management Representatives |
Module 2 - Duration: One Day
This jumpstart course covers all the basic knowledge, tips, and tricks you need to know in order to schedule and monitor a project. Knowledge from our Project Management Basics is used as a building block to promote long term retention and provide your team with the tools to launch projects and track business results effectively. We highly recommend that Module One and Module Two be taken together if your organization is new to project management.
Learning Objectives
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Scheduling Tasks |
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Assigning Resources to Tasks |
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Project Monitoring and Control Techniques for Ontime Performance |
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Communicating Project Performance to Upper Management |
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Documenting Lessons Learned for Continuous Improvement |
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Creating Progress Reports that Drive Decisions |
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Tips and Tricks for Creating Custom Reports and Filters |
Who should attend?
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New Project Managers Who Need Quick Skills |
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Program Analysts |
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Management Representatives
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Module 3 - Duration: 2 Days
Learn enterprise resource management and collaboration tools that allow task managers and leadership to track and management projects in real-time from anywhere in the world. Key points in using the Project Server and SharePoint software tools will show how organizations can create value and actionable project intelligence that will improve long term business results.
Learning Objectives
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Creating Enterprise Projects |
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Viewing Enterprise Projects in the Project Center |
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Managing Enterprise Resources |
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Creating and Managing Tasks and Lists |
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Creating and Managing Project Status Reports |
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Updating Task Progress and Timesheets |
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Using Document Libraries and Version Control |
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Working with Team Sites and Workspaces |
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Updating Task Progress with MS Outlook |
Who should attend?
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Project Managers who need to create and manage enterprise level projects |
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PMO Analysts who need to manage enterprise resources |
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Department Heads who need to analyze and interpret project impact to the organization |
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Enterprise users that manage shared documents |
Duration: One Day
This training demonstrates key tools for Project Managers who are new and/or need a refresher to using the MS Project 2010 software application. Learn the basics along with tips and tricks for leading and influencing your team towards running faster, better and leaner projects. Understanding how to create an effective work breakdown structure for easier understanding and management are key facets of this training. Fun, hands-on exercises are used to illustrate how to create real projects in the real world.
Learning Objectives
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Conducting Release and Sprint planning within a waterfall project structure |
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Reporting progress using both Agile and Waterfall reporting formats |
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Choosing between using Agile or a Waterfall (PMI-driven) methodology for projects |
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Selecting the right Agile methodology based on business needs |
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Structuring Agile projects to be monitored within a Waterfall business environment |
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Improving the support, tracking and implementation of Agile projects |
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Creating and presenting Agile and Waterfall status reports at varying levels of detail |
Who should attend?
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IT Professionals who conduct Sprint planning, SCRUM meetings and manage software development deliverables |
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Product Managers responsible for Release planning and developing product features for their market |
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IT Leadership responsible for the strategic alignment of their IT organization |
