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Day 1: Introduction to Project Management and Software Tools

• Morning Session:

  • Overview of project management principles and methodologies.
  • Introduction to project management software and its importance.
  • Understanding project lifecycle phases.

• Afternoon Session:

  • Overview of popular project management software options (e.g., Microsoft Project, Asana, Trello, Jira).
  • Installation and setup of project management software.
  • Creating your first project.

Day 2: Project Planning and Scheduling

• Morning Session:

  • Defining project scope and objectives.
  • Work breakdown structure (WBS) and task identification.
  • Task dependencies and sequencing.

• Afternoon Session:

  • Creating a project schedule using the software.
  • Assigning resources and setting priorities.
  • Gantt charts and timeline visualization.

Day 3: Resource Management and Collaboration

• Morning Session:

  • Managing project resources (human, equipment, materials).
  • Resource allocation and leveling.
  • Tracking resource utilization.

• Afternoon Session:

  • Collaboration features within the software.
  • Team communication and document sharing.
  • Setting user roles and permissions.

Day 4: Tracking and Monitoring Progress

• Morning Session:

  • Project status tracking and reporting.
  • Key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics.
  • Issue identification and resolution.

• Afternoon Session:

  • Using dashboards and reports in the software.
  • Risk management and mitigation strategies.
  • Change management within the project.

Day 5: Project Closure and Advanced Features

• Morning Session:

  • Project closure activities and documentation.
  • Lessons learned and post-project evaluation.
  • Exporting and archiving project data.

• Afternoon Session:

  • Advanced features of the selected software (e.g., automation, integration with other tools).
  • Tips for effective project management using the software.
  • Q&A and troubleshooting common issues.