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Online Training

On-site Training

Statement of Work (The Project Contract)

(1-day, 8 PDUs)

Course Overview:

In this class all elements of the Statement of Work (SOW) are reviewed and discussed completely in a clear and concise way so that each element’s role in the SOW is known – and importantly how they relate to each other. Additionally, some elements, such as deliverables, are shown as being critical to the proper management of the project and how they tie into change management.

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Define a Statement of Work (SOW); its purpose and components
Be able to structure a SOW for optimum value to the project
Define what is in scope and what is not in scope
Define roles and responsibilities for a participants
Define what deliverables are and how they relate to acceptance criteria
Construct good acceptance criteria
Construct a good change management for the SOW

Course Agenda:

Evolution and Trajectory of a project
The purpose of a Statement of Work
The value of a Statement of Work
Words used in the Statement of Work
The Project Request, Background, and definition of terms
Concept of “Mutual Understanding” in the SOW
What is in Scope and what is not
Using the Work Breakdown Structure
The importance of wording
The Deliverable and Acceptance Criteria
The Cost, Effort, Schedule in the SOW
Roles and Responsibilities
How to change the SOW
The Quality Plan
Managing Risks and Issues
Sub-Contractor Management
The SOW Structure
Sign-offs

Who Should Attend:

Project stakeholders who are responsible for, or participate in, defining the project definition, scope, deliverables, approach, risk, quality, schedule, and estimate of effort, resources and cost.
- Project and Program Managers - Senior, Associate, In-Training
- Project Coordinators
- Project Sponsors and Executives
- Senior Business Analysts

Instructor(s) Who Lead this Course:

Live Online Classes

Attend our On-Line (Live) classes from the comfort of your home or office (No dress code!). Interact with the instructor and other class participants. See live video of the instructor as they present their presentation slides, video and examples. Two audio options: 1) Through your computer with headset (VOIP), or 2) Dial-in over your phone (additional charge applies)

Recorded Classes

Attend our On-Line (Recorded 24/7) classes from the comfort of your home or office any day at any time - day or night. Take up to 30 days to view.

On-site training

These on-site courses - which are available in a public, group format or private, one-on-one training - are an in-depth presentation of the Top Ten Causes of Project Failure, a standard 5-Phase IT Project Life Cycle, and Methodology and Project Management Processes, Techniques, Tips, and Tools.

PMP Exam preparation

This 5-day (or 10 half-day) covers everything you'll need to know to qualify for, take and pass PMI's PMP exam. Classes are offered live on-line, recorded on-line and on-site at your organization. Study materials and practice questions are available.