Slash project costs through better estimating skills

Over 50% of IT projects will exceed budget by almost 200% [Gartner 2003]

Learn Accurate Estimating

If your company is struggling to control project costs and develop accurate project estimates please read on. We can help.

Is your project late and over-budget? Does it refuse to end? Has the scope been reduced? Do you need to reduce costs? Did you know that better estimating practices will actually reduce project costs, in many cases up to 50%? Our course, 'Successful Project Estimating' will show you how.

Introducing: Successful Project Estimating – a one-day course

I won't rehash the dismal statistics of IT project estimating errors. Hind sight is 20/20. But, what if you could see into your project's future – that you could have saved significant time and cost if only you had a better idea of what triggers to look for in your first estimate (…and second…and third …)? Whether you have one project, or a portfolio of projects, it's not too late to pinpoint- and fix - the factors that lead to time and cost overruns, not to mention scope shortfall. Help is available.

OfficeWork Software introduces a new course to reduce project costs through better estimating techniques. Successful Project Estimating is designed for those directly involved with projects (project Managers, portfolio managers, project team members, financial managers, project office managers, and executives).

Course contents

Successful Project Estimating is the result of years of project experience and study with industry professionals. Estimating is a critical skill that urgently needs to be taught and reinforced.

In this one-day course you will learn:

1. Critical estimation concepts
The process for successful estimation

2. Estimating models
Five estimating approaches and when to use them

3. The anatomy of an estimate
Critical components of an estimate to ensure its accuracy

4. Working with estimates
How to apply what you have learned in project simulation to reduce time and cost

5. Fundamental estimation techniques
Tools, templates and checklists that work

6. Specific estimating challenges
Techniques to identify and overcome obstacles to successful estimating

7. Evaluating and improving the estimating environment
Strategies for improving the systems to produce accurate estimates

8. Estimate presentation and negotiation
How to best communicate and negotiate estimates to meet project goals.

Results

The Successful Project Estimating course gives students the background necessary to deliver more accurate estimates. This course covers critical estimating theory, and also gives many practical examples and steps that can readily be implemented on the job.

The constant pressures of insufficient staff, mandated deadlines, project complexity and ever-changing requirements, makes this course essential. Project personnel will obtain the foundation to perform at a much higher level.

We Provide Follow-on Support

If you elect, we will accelerate your company's adoption of estimating best practices using our consulting services. We provide project team coaching and consulting, methodology development and tailored implementation assistance.

Course Availability

Pricing options are based upon the client’s specific needs.  Contact us for details.

Successful Project Estimating Training Course Description PDF

About the Instructor

Joseph Kolinger is Chief Technology Officer of OfficeWork Software and an expert in software engineering, project management, and organizational psychology. He has over 25 years of growing no-nonsense project management capability, consulting with organizations from internet start-up companies to Fortune 100 corporations, such as AT&T, Kaiser-Permanente, IMSI, PM Connect, Intel/Compaq, and Fireman's Fund Insurance. He has trained hundreds of management and technical personnel to effectively manage complex projects under dynamic and adverse circumstances. Mr. Kolinger holds bachelor and masters degrees from the University of San Francisco and is certified in Project Management and Systems Development.

About OfficeWork Software

OfficeWork Software is leading the charge in software solutions and professional services that help organizations operate at peak efficiency. OfficeWork Software's products, such as OrgChart Professional are unique in providing a comprehensive solution that is universally required to achieve business goals.

Inquiries

Call us at 415-898-2300

Office: (415) 898-2300 | Cell: (415) 246-7264 | Fax: (415) 598-1573
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