IT Club GTA - Project Management - Introduction

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Project Management – A Curtain Raiser

AGENDA

•  Introduction •  Project management – the need •  Project management industry in Canada •  Traditional vs Agile methods •  Certification bodies •  PMP and Scrum Master Exam roadmap •  How can Can-Consult help •  Project management tools •  What are employers looking for? •  Key to project success •  Open discussion •  Draw

Excellence w Value w Passion

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ABOUT THE PRESENTER


Mannan Mohammed has over 20 years of program

and project management experience in the automotive, environmental engineering, oil & gas,

plumbing, and general manufacturing industry. Mannan is a registered professional engineer

(P.Eng.), certified sales professional (CSP), project management professional (PMP), scrum

fundamentals certified (SFC) and a certified ICE-IE-P professional. He also holds post graduate

qualifications in information technology. Mannan has coached and helped several individuals to

improve their project management and professional selling skills and has provided advanced training on metal cutting machine

operations.

THE NEED

Global Demand • One-fifth of the world’s GDP, or more than $12 trillion, is spent on projects. And with many skilled practitioners leaving or scheduled to leave the workforce due to retirement — a trend the Society of Human Resources (SHRM) identifies as having a major strategic impact for 64% of organizations worldwide — there is a great demand for knowledgeable project managers.

Why Certify?

•  The 2012 PMI Pulse of the Profession study found that organizations with more than 35% PMP certified project managers had better project performance. And according to a 2007 PricewaterhouseCoopers survey, 80% of high-performing projects use a credentialed project manager. Make sure you’re one of them by earning a PMI certification.


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PROJECT MANAGEMENT INDUSTRY

TOP 100 (Billions): •  2014 - $ 140.5 •  2013 - $ 140.0 •  2012 - $ 114.0 •  2011 - $ 96.0 •  2010 - $ 68.0


http://top100projects.ca

TRADITIONAL VS SCRUM


Scrum Traditional Project Mgmt

Emphasis is on People Processes

Documentation Minimal - only as required Comprehensive

Process style Iterative Linear

Upfront planning Low High

Prioritization of Requirements Based on business value and regularly updated Fixed in the Project Plan

Quality assurance Customer centric Process centric

Organization Self-organized Managed

Management style Decentralized Centralized

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TRADITIONAL VS SCRUM


Scrum Traditional Project Mgmt

Change Updates to Productized Product Backlog Formal Change Management System

Leadership Collaborative, Servant Leadership Command and control

Performance measurement Business value Plan conformity

Return on Investment Early/throughout project life End of project life

Customer involvement High throughout the project Varies depending on the project lifecycle

CERTIFICATION BODIES - TRADITIONAL

•  The project management institute (PMI) – PMP® and CAPM®

Founded in 1969, PMI is the world’s leading not-for-profit membership association for the project management profession, with over half a million members and credential holders in 185 countries.

•  The Office of Government Commerce and PRINCE2®, published in 1996 by a consortium of 150 European organizations

•  ISO - project management technical committee (TC236) comprises 37 participating countries and 14

observing countries - ISO 21500:2012


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THE PMP® EXAM

The Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification exam does not test your knowledge in:

• Project management experience • Industry practices The Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification exam tests your knowledge in:

• 47 processes as described in the PMBOK® Guide – Fifth Edition • Understanding of terms used to describe the processes • Ability to apply those processes in a variety of real-world situations • Understanding of professional responsibility


PMBOK® Guide - Fifth Edition A Guide to The Project Management Body of Knowledge

Guideline framework (not methodology) of processes to manage projects

PMBOK is a registered mark of the Project Management Institute, Inc.

Exam Fee Member $ 405 / Non Member $ 555 Re-Exam Fee Member $ 275 / Non Member $ 375

THE PMP® EXAM - ELIGIBILITY

Category 1:

• Four-year degree (bachelor’s degree or global equivalent) • Minimum three years of unique non-overlapping professional project management experience during which at least 4500 hours were spent leading and directing projects (as identified in PMP exam specification) • 35 contact hours of project management education Category 2:

• Secondary degree (high school diploma, associate’s degree or global equivalent) • Minimum five years of unique non-overlapping professional project management experience during which at least 7500 hours were spent leading and directing projects (as identified in PMP exam specification) • 35 contact hours of project management education

Note: Experience leading and directing project tasks within 8 years of exam application


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THE PMP® EXAM - PROCESS


Application Submission * 90 Days *

Payment Completion Application

Completeness Review * 5 days *

Audit If selected 90 days to send audit materials

PMI processes audit materials in 5 – 7 days Exam

* 1 year – 3 attempts *

THE NEED FOR AGILE

Before delving into what Agile is all about, it is important to understand why the development of Agile methods became necessary. The smartphone market can be taken as an example in which the following factors are prominent.


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ADAPTIVE PROJECT MANAGEMENT


Flexibility

CERTIFICATION BODIES - SCRUM

•  SCRUMstudy - Global Accreditation Body for Scrum and Agile Certifications, based out of Arizona, USA

-  VMEdu brands who has trained more than 400,000 students in delivering successful projects -  More than 5,000 students certified each month for Scrum/Agile -  Scalable, enables practitioners to scale Scrum to the Portfolio and Program levels, aligned to the way

the organization works -  Global support, over 275+ Authorized Training Partners (A.T.Ps) -  Widely reputed and accepted by various fortune 500 companies such as Apple, IBM, HP, Bank of

America, AT & T, Dell, Verizon, Lockheed Martin, and PepsiCo •  Scrum Alliance – founded in 2001, based out of Indianapolis, IN, USA •  Scrum Org – founded in 2009, based out of Boston, MA, USA


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SCRUM HIERARCHY


SCRUM MASTER EXAM (SMC™)

Prerequisites: • Preferably SFC™ or SDC™ certified • In-class 2 day course is highly recommended

Examination Format: • Multiple choice • 100 questions • One mark awarded for every right answer • 120 minute duration • Proctored online exam

Registration for the course and/or exam: www.canconsultprojects.com


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CAN-CONSULT SERVICES INC. Founded in January 2011, Can-Consult Services Inc.(Can-Consult) is a leading institute of project management and technology specializing in design and delivery of project management courses. Our mission is to provide state-of-art training and create student success through education leadership at affordable prices. Affiliations:

•  Project Management Institute’s (PMI) Registered Education Provider (R.E.P)

•  SCRUMstudy Authorized Training Partner (A.T.P) •  VMEdu Authorized Training Partner (A.T.P)

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HELPING YOU REACH NEW HEIGHTS!

Our most popular program is the Project Management Professional (PMP)® Certification Exam Preparatory Course, graduating over 100 participants per year. In a survey conducted by an independent body, the level of satisfaction with the curriculum, course material, and the level of relevance for the PMP exam were consistently rated in the 90 to 95 percentile.

In-Class Traditional Project Management •  PMP Exam Prep •  CAPM Exam Prep

Accredited by PMI

On-Line Management, Business, IT •  PMP/CAPM Prep (Accredited by PMI) •  Six Sigma / Lean Sigma (Accredited

by 6sigma) •  ITIL (Accredited by People Cert) •  Business Analysis (Accredited by IIBA) •  PRINCE2, Risk Management

In-Class Agile Project Management •  SCRUM •  AGILE Accredited by SCRUMstudy

IN-CLASS AND ON-LINE COURSES


Various on-line PDU bundles to maintain certifications www.canconsultprojects.com

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To provide an unmatched learning experience, training goes beyond the traditional classroom lectures. Students in a relaxed enjoyable atmosphere are engaged in case studies, group exercises, quizzes and puzzles. All courses are highly interactive, utilizing cutting-edge learning techniques.

Quizzes and Puzzles Enhanced learning of concepts through use of case studies, quizzes, games and puzzles.

Guest Speakers Past students are invited to address the class and share their success stories and exam experience.

Group Exercises Interactive group exercises in a relaxed atmosphere enhancing team work and class participation.

METHODOLOGY


Highly focused training designed to train individuals on skills and tools necessary for success in the organization

OUR CUSTOMER BASE

Our students come from diverse backgrounds. Given below is a partial list of companies that our students work for: Adecco Finance, Aecom, Allstream, American Express, Bank of Montreal, Bell Canada, Blackberry, Compugen Inc., City of Toronto, Centric Health, Crystal Homes, Cushman and Wakefield Ltd., Davis and Henderson, Deloitte, Dufferin Construction Company, Enbridge, Enersource, Environment Canada, Ford Motor Company of Canada, GE Capital, Hewlett Packard, IBI Group, Honeywell Aerospace, IBM, ICTC, Markham Stouffville Hospital, Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration, Ministry of Education, Newcomer Centre of Peel, Pharmatrust Inc., RBC, Rexall Pharma Plus, Rexnord Canada, Rogers Communications, Suncor Energy, SNC Lavalin Inc., Schneider Electric, Symcor, Tata Consultancy Services, Toronto Hydro, TD Bank, Trader Corp. Vale Inc., and more... Several course references can also be found at http://www.canconsultprojects.com


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STUDENT LOG-IN PORTAL

Dear John, Welcome to Introduction to Scrum Fundamentals Certified provided Can-Consult Services Inc. in association with SCRUMstudy. Your course details are mentioned below: Name of course: Scrum Fundamentals Certified Duration: 30 days Login link: http://www.vmedu.com/memberlogin.asp?partne Username: [email protected] Password: VMW584PH7S We hope you will enjoy and benefit from this course. Best Regards, Customer Support Team Can-Consult Services Inc.


ON-LINE COURSE FORMAT

Full Length Simulated Exam

Exams designed to familiarize students with the actual exam environment

Online Videos

High quality and engaging online videos for each chapter and knowledge area

Chapter Test

P r a c t i c e t e s t s f o r e a c h knowledge area for students to gauge their preparedness

Mobile Apps

Students can access courses in a l l f o rma ts t h rough ou r innovative mobile app

Study Guides and Podcasts

For students to access the courses on the move even in absence of the internet

Classroom Materials

High quality physical study material for your classroom training programs

Engaging Case Studies

Engaging case studies replicate real life scenarios ensuring effective learning

Easy-to-use interface

All Courses are delivered through our user friendly web and mobile apps

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PROJECT MANAGEMENT TOOLS


•  Microsoft Project •  Primavera •  @task, very popular totally online tool - www.attask.com •  Gantt Charts - http://www.ganttproject.biz/ - free project scheduling and management •  MindView •  Project KickStart •  FastTrack Schedule •  MinuteMan •  Smartsheet

WHAT ARE EMPLOYERS LOOKING FOR


Leadership & Self Belief

Communication Skills

Leader, Team Player, Motivator

Knowledge

The Perfect Fit – Culture & System

Adaptable to Change

Top Quality & Improved Morale

Lower Costs, Improved Margins, & Yields

Negotiating, Influencing & Problem Solving

Ability to Take Hard Decisions

Maintains Stakeholder Engagement

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BE SMART


S - Specific (unambiguous) M - Measurable (you don’t always need numbers to measure) A – Attainable (realistic, doable) R – Relevant (related to situation) T – Timed (deadlines)

KEY TO PROJECT SUCCESS


1.  Start With A Strategy 2.  Set Realistic Goals - Based on organizations strategic objectives and not yours; do not agree to unrealistic

timelines

3.  List Deliverables and Acceptance Criteria – Track and report progress on agreed upon performance indicators

4.  Accurately Define the Scope of the Project

5.  Invest in Planning – Avoid the mistake of starting work without a plan

6.  Leadership – Project Manager has the ultimate responsibility of the project

7.  Match Skills with Project Requirements – Carefully hand-pick the team

8.  Develop Strong Partnerships and Stakeholder Engagement – Collaborate proactively with stakeholders

9.  Monitor Aggressively and Have Contingencies – proactivity and timely corrective actions

10.  Create and Implement a Transition Plan – Smooth handover of final product, service, or result transition

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THANK YOU!

CONTACT INFORMATION

Name: Mannan Mohammed (416) 801-4452 E-mail: [email protected]

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