Overview

Challenges of delivering training in an EPM implementation

• Multiple roles interacting with the system in different ways
  
• Finding a cost effective, flexible and scalable training solution that works
  
• Approaching training as an event and not as a process
  
• Managing change

Gain value with training in an EPM implementation
Recent Microsoft customer research that shows that “with just two days of training, Project users score 30-50 % higher on ease of use, usefulness, importance and satisfaction in using the tool
#1. Investment in project management training to counter effects of a troubled economy. Keeping projects on track and on budget can counter the ill effects of a down economy. Strategic organizations realize that an unsettled economy is the time to invest in project management training and development to optimize performance. Baseline Magazine 2008-06-26
Gain value with training in an EPM implementation

• Training as an “event vs training as a “process”
  
• Pre-training offer a chance to gain buy-in and support of the individual contributor
  
• The training event becomes more meaningful when participants have been included in the process prior to attending the event
  
• Post event support is crucial to performance
  
• Training as a process requires a small investment and greatly impacts performance

Keystone PM Practice Blended Learning Solution for EPM Implementations

• Building on our Microsoft Project e-learning products Project Management Practice Inc. and KeyStone Learning Systems offer complete blended learning solutions
• Customized e-learning modules to match your customized EPM environment
• Customized Webcasts to prepare and involve  end users for the EPM environment
• Customized instructor led (web delivered) training sessions on customized EPM components or processes
• Customized instructor led classroom sessions, ideal for users who require a hands-on approach, creating power users or train the trainer initiatives
• Customizable training delivery platform/portal
• Searchable “Just in Need”  training modules available from within Project or Project Web Access

E-Learning

• Low cost scalable way to ensure core baseline Knowledge of Microsoft Project on the desktop and in an EPM environment
• Most cost effective and timely way to study for the Microsoft Certification tests 70-632 & 70-633
• Gain 36 PDU credits upon completing both courses

Customized Training Modules

• Project Management Practice Inc. can help you pave the way to a successful implementation of Microsoft® Office Project 2003/2007 by providing targeted training programs for all roles at all levels including:
• Microsoft Office Project for Project Managers
• Microsoft Office Project for Individual Contributors/Team Members
• Microsoft Office Project for Portfolio Managers
• Microsoft Office Project for Executives
• Microsoft Office Project for Resource/Functional Managers

Delivery Options

• Webcasts
• Highly customizable for minimal investment
• Scalable for geographically diverse teams
• Archived and catalogued for just in need review
• Keep feeding the team for continual improvement
• Instructor led classroom
• Customizable training delivery platform/portal
• Searchable Just in Need Training Modules