Project Management Training Using Open Workbench
The course is aimed at those who want to learn how to use a project management tool such as Open Workbench (which is the same type of program such as MS Project) to create and track projects. Open Workbench will also enable you to calculate the cost of a project. You will receive the Open Workbench program at the end of the course. Visit www.openworkbench.orgfor more information about the program.
This course is based on the Microsoft Project 2003 Level 1 course and contain also some parts of the MS Project 2003 Level 2 course.
Click here to see the features of Open Workbench.
Click here to see examples of OWB screenshots.
Click here to see a comparison between Open Workbench and MS Project
What Will Be Covered?
Getting Started
Overview * Installing Open Workbench * Starting Open Workbench * Windows in Open Workbench * Window Elements * Shortcut Bar
Creating a Project
Create a Project * Create and Apply a Calendar Add Tasks * Deleting Tasks
Creating a Work Breakdown Structure
Work Breakdown Structure * Outline Tasks * Creating Dependencies * Creating and Editing Dependency Relationships in a Spreadsheet View * Constrain Tasks * Locking Tasks in Place * Using Autoschedule
Creating and Assigning Resources
Creating Resources * Create a Resource Calendar * Assigning Resources in a Spreadsheet View * Removing Assigned Resources
Finalise the Project Plan
View the Critical Path * Set a Baseline * Displaying & Clearing Baseline Display * Displaying Project Summary Information
Calculating Cost and Project Duration
Calculate project baseline cost * Calculate project duration * Calculate cost per task * Calculate cost per resource
Course Logistics
Cape Town
Where: University of the Western Cape
When: Friday, 30 September 2011 (9:00 to 15:00)
Course Fee: R 1000.00 per participant
Discount: There is a 15% discount for early registration. There is an additional 10% discount if two or more participants from the same organisation registers.
Centurion
Where: Foster-Melliar, 42 Oak Avenue, Highveld Technopark, Centurion
When: To be announced
Course Fee: R 1000.00 per participant
Discount: There is a 15% discount for early registration. There is an additional 10% discount if two or more participants from the same organisation registers.
Durban
Where: Durban
When: To be announced
Course Fee: R 1000.00 per participant
Discount: There is a 15% discount for early. There is an additional 10% discount if two or more participants from the same organisation registers.
To Register
Complete the registration form which you will find here with the bank details and fax the completed registration form with proof of payment to: 0865 657 296 or e-mail to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it before the starting date of the course.
Course Contact Details
Contact FLOSSNet for further information
Tel: 011 869 6404
Cell: 083 513 5743
Fax: 0865 657 296
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