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.org for 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

Where and When?

Cape Town

The course will be conducted at the University of the Western Cape on Wednesday, 23 June 2010 from 9:00 - 15:00

Randburg

The course will be conducted at the Girl Guides Association of S A on Wednesday, 30 June 2010 from 9:00 - 15:00

The course can also be conducted on-site

The Course Fee?

The course fee is R 800.00 (vat inc) per participant. There is a 15% discount if registration and payment takes place on or before Friday, 18 June 2010. There is an additional 10% discount of if two or more participants from the same organisation registers.

Course Discounts

Cape Town
There is a 15% discount if registration and payment takes place on or before Friday, 18 June 2010. There is an additional 10% discount of if two or more participants from the same organisation registers.

Randburg
There is a 15% discount if registration and payment takes place on or before Friday, 25 June 2010. There is an additional 10% discount of 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 Arnold for further information or if you have any questions
Cell: 083 513 5743
Fax: 0865 657 296
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