• Managing Projects with Project Management Information Systems (PMIS)

Course Outline

Course: Managing Projects with Project Management Information Systems (PMIS)

Course Preamble

This course is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills to effectively manage projects using Project Management Information Systems (PMIS). PMIS enables organizations to plan, execute, monitor, and control projects efficiently by integrating various project management functions into a centralized system. The training will equip participants with tools and techniques to improve project tracking, collaboration, resource management, and decision-making through digital project management platforms.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the fundamentals of Project Management Information Systems (PMIS)
• Explore different PMIS tools and software used in project management
• Learn how to plan, schedule, and allocate resources using PMIS
• Monitor and track project progress using real-time dashboards and reports
• Enhance collaboration through PMIS-integrated communication tools
• Apply risk management and mitigation strategies within PMIS
• Automate project reporting and improve data-driven decision-making
• Integrate PMIS with other business systems for enhanced efficiency
• Evaluate and select the best PMIS solutions for their organizations

Who Should Attend?

This course is suitable for:

• Project Managers and Coordinators
• IT Professionals and System Administrators
• Business Analysts and Consultants
• Program Managers and Team Leaders
• Project Planners and Schedulers
• Professionals involved in project monitoring and evaluation
• Anyone seeking to improve project management efficiency through PMIS

Training Main Modules

• Introduction to PMIS

  • Definition and importance of PMIS
  • Benefits of using PMIS in project management
  • Overview of popular PMIS tools (MS Project, Primavera, Trello, Asana, Jira, Monday.com)

• Project Planning and Scheduling with PMIS

  • Setting up projects in PMIS
  • Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) creation
  • Task dependencies and scheduling automation

• Resource Management and Allocation

  • Assigning and tracking resources in PMIS
  • Managing workload and optimizing resource utilization

• Project Budgeting and Cost Control

  • Estimating costs and tracking expenses
  • Cost variance analysis and budget adjustments

• Monitoring, Evaluation, and Performance Tracking

  • Tracking project progress in real time
  • Generating status reports and dashboards
  • Managing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Risk Management and Issue Tracking

  • Identifying and mitigating project risks using PMIS
  • Issue tracking and resolution management

• Collaboration and Communication in PMIS

  • Document management and sharing
  • Team communication and task assignments

• Automation and Integration with Other Systems

  • PMIS integration with enterprise resource planning (ERP) and customer relationship management (CRM) tools
  • Automating workflows and notifications

• Case Studies and Practical Exercises

  • Hands-on application of PMIS in real-world projects
  • Best practices and lessons learned

Way Forward After the Training

Participants will develop an action plan outlining how they will implement PMIS tools and strategies in their organizations. Facilitators will provide guidance, and ASPM will monitor participants’ progress to assess implementation outcomes.

Training Evaluation

• Pre-training assessment to determine participants’ familiarity with PMIS tools
• Post-training evaluation to measure knowledge gained and practical application skills