The foundation of every successful project is a clear and comprehensive definition of the work to be performed. This course provides a technical framework for mastering "Project Planning" and the development of the "Work Breakdown Structure" (WBS), which serves as the skeletal framework for all project control systems. It focuses on the strategic importance of decomposing complex project objectives into manageable "Work Packages" that can be accurately scheduled, budgeted, and assigned.

The scope of this training encompasses the application of "Deliverable-Oriented" WBS construction, the creation of "WBS Dictionaries," and the integration of the WBS with the project schedule and budget. Participants will learn how to avoid "Scope Creep," manage "Interface Risks," and utilize the WBS as a primary tool for "Stakeholder Communication." The course addresses the complexities of "Large-Scale Programs" and provides practical tools for maintaining "Scope Integrity" throughout the project lifecycle.

Coverage includes the analysis of "Top-Down" versus "Bottom-Up" planning, the implementation of "Milestone" tracking, and the execution of "Planning Workshops." Attendees will explore the utilization of "Control Accounts" and learn how the WBS interacts with "Responsibility Assignment Matrices" (RAM). By mastering project planning and the WBS, professionals will be able to provide the clarity and structure required to transform project vision into a concrete and executable reality.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

After completion of this course, the participants will be able to:

• Design a "Deliverable-Oriented" Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
• Execute the "Decomposition" process to create "Work Packages."
• Draft comprehensive "WBS Dictionaries" for all project elements.
• Integrate the WBS with the "Project Schedule" and "Budget."
• Utilize the WBS to prevent "Scope Creep" and unauthorized work.
• Develop a "Responsibility Assignment Matrix" (RAM) using the WBS.
• Establish "Control Accounts" for performance measurement.
• Facilitate "Planning Workshops" with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Apply WBS principles to "Agile" and "Predictive" project models.
• Use the WBS as a "Common Language" for stakeholder reporting.
• Map "Interface Points" between different WBS branches.
• Audit the WBS for "Completeness" and "Mutual Exclusivity."

TARGET AUDIENCE:

This course is intended for Project Planners, Scheduling Engineers, Project Managers, Cost Controllers, and Technical Leads.

TRAINING COURSE METHODOLOGY:

A highly interactive combination of lectures, discussion sessions, and case studies will be employed to maximize the transfer of information, knowledge, and experience. The course will be intensive, practical, and highly interactive. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. The attendants will also be encouraged to raise more of their questions and to share in developing the right answers using their analysis and experience. There will also be some indoor experiential activities to enhance the learning experience. Course material will be provided in PowerPoint, with necessary animations, learning videos, and general discussions.

The course participants shall be evaluated before, during, and at the end of the course.

COURSE CERTIFICATE:

National Consultant Centre for Training LLC (NCC) will issue an Attendance Certificate to all participants completing a minimum of 80% of the total attendance time requirement.